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Historic Preservation Commission approves multiple Certificates of Appropriateness and defers two applications

BoiseMar 30, 20262 min read

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At the March 30, 2026 Boise Historic Preservation Commission meeting the commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness (three with conditions) and deferred two applications to the April 27, 2026 hearing.

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DRH26-00001 (502 N Avenue D): Applicant requested deferral; motion to defer to April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM approved unanimously.
DRH26-00036 (1724 N 10th St): Applicant requested deferral; motion to defer to April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM approved (6–1, Nay: Christopher Moore).
DRH25-00103 (2026 N 16th St): Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new addition and attached garage approved unanimously.
DRH26-00028 (1803 N 9th St): Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a noncontributing structure and construct two new single-family homes approved unanimously with condition that the applicant work with staff to reduce height by adjusting roof pitch to 9/12, re-orient steps to face the front, and reduce the number of steps.
DRH25-00442 (1419 N 7th St): Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a detached garage with ADU above approved unanimously with condition that the applicant use down-shielded exterior lighting.
DRH26-00049 (2507 W Ellis Ave): Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a single-story addition to an existing detached garage for an ADU approved unanimously, approving the applicant-preferred shed roof design and staff-recommended window selection.

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Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
Minutes of Feb 23, 2026 5:45 PM
Decision: Minutes Acceptance
Minutes of Feb 23, 2026 6:00 PM
Decision: Minutes Acceptance
DRH26-00001 / All Things CODE / 502 N Avenue D Certificate of Appropriateness to construct detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on property in a R-2/HD-O (Residential: Compact with Historic Design overlay) zone. Richard Jarvis
Decision: Deferrals
DRH26-00036/ T.A. Whitworth, Architect / 1724 N 10th St Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new single-family home with a detached garage with Accessory Dwelling Unit above on property in an R-1C/HD-O (Residential: Traditional with Historic Design Overlay) zone.
Decision: Deferrals
DRH25-00103 / Dwelling Design, LLC / 2026 N 16th St Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new addition and attached garage on property in a R-1C/HD-O (Residential: Traditional with Historic Design overlay) zone. Richard Jarvis
Decision: New Business
DRH26-00028 / David Benoit / 1803 N 9th St Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish noncontributing structure and construct two new single-family detached homes on property in a R-1C/HD-O (Residential: Traditional with Historic Design Overlay) zone. Olivia Harris
Decision: New Business
DRH25-00442 / Design by Slate / 1419 N 7th St Certificate of Appropriateness to construct detached garage with Accessory Dwelling Unit above on property in an R-1C/HD-O (Residential: Traditional with Historic Design Overlay) zone.
Decision: New Business
DRH26-00049 / Mastercraft Contractors, Inc / 2507 W Ellis Ave Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a single-story addition to an existing detached garage for an Accessory Dwelling Units on property in an R-2/HD-O (Residential: Compact with Historic Design overlay) zone.
Decision: New Business