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Design Review Commission approves mixed‑use and industrial projects; defers 138‑unit multifamily to April

BoiseMar 11, 20263 min read

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On March 11, 2026 the Boise City Design Review Commission approved a 90‑unit mixed‑use development and two industrial projects (including a 56,700 sq ft aircraft hangar), and deferred a 138‑unit multifamily proposal to April 8, 2026.

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Approved Design Review Work Session and Commission meeting minutes from February 11, 2026 (consent).
DRH26-00008 / CSHQA (1250 W Gowen Rd): Approved on consent to construct an approximately 56,700 sq ft aircraft hangar with accessory office and service shop space; motion approved unanimously. Commissioner Jessica Aguilar recused; Commissioner James Marsh absent.
DRH25-00374 / ALC Architecture (415 N Maple Grove Rd): Approved on consent for a 25,000 sq ft addition and a new approximately 26,700 sq ft industrial building; motion approved 4–0. Commissioner Jessica Aguilar abstained; Commissioner James Marsh absent.
DRH25-00440 / Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC (11880 W Overland Rd): Motion to defer the new multi‑family development (138 units in two buildings) to the April 8, 2026 Design Review hearing; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Ben Semple recused; Commissioner James Marsh absent.
DRH26-00016 / Shopworks Architecture (860 W Sherwood St): Approved to construct a two‑phase mixed‑use development with 90 residential units, office space, a daycare facility, and commercial space in an MX-5 zone; motion approved unanimously. Commissioner James Marsh absent.

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Design Review Commission - Commission Meeting

Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
Minutes of Feb 11, 2026 5:15 PM
Decision: Minutes
Minutes of Feb 11, 2026 6:00 PM
Decision: Minutes
DRH26-00008 / CSHQA / 1250 W Gowen Rd / Construct an approximately 56,700 square foot aircraft hangar with accessory office and service shop space, and associated site improvements, on property in an I-1 (Industrial: Light) zone. Katelyn Menuge
Decision: Consent Agenda
DRH25-00374 / ALC Architecture415 N Maple Grove Rd Construct a 25,000 square foot addition to an existing industrial building and a new approximately 26,700 square foot industrial building on property in an I-1 (Industrial: Light) zone. Catherine Bai
Decision: Consent Agenda
DRH25-00440 / Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC / 11880 W Overland Rd Construct a new multi-family development with 138 residential units in two buildings on property in an R-3 (Residential: High Density) zone. Rachael Ferrell
Decision: Deferrals
DRH26-00016 / Shopworks Architecture / 860 W Sherwood St Construct a new mixed-use development to be constructed in two phases with 90 residential units, office space, a daycare facility, and commercial space on property in an MX-5 (Mixed Use: Downtown) zone. Katelyn Menuge
Decision: New Business