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Plan to convert detached garage into second home approved

City staff approved converting an existing rear garage into a second dwelling on a 1-acre lot that already has a house and a shop. The decision was made July 10, and the concept review called for a shared driveway.

ApprovedPLN26-00092Filed Jan. 26, 2026West Boise · 10335 W Estate Dr+2 related filings
Site plan for Plan to convert detached garage into second home approved
Site plan from the application documents.
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Ada County).

From the filing

The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record

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Project name on file: 10335 W ESTATE DR

Timeline

  1. Oct. 14, 2026

    16 documents added

  2. July 10, 2026

    Planning Applications: Project Entitled

  3. June 5, 2026

    Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application

  4. June 5, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Start Additional IDR

  5. June 5, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

  6. June 5, 2026

    IDR Review Complete: IDR Waived

  7. Feb. 5, 2026

    Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2

  8. Jan. 26, 2026

    Application Submittal: Online

  9. Jan. 26, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • Revised site plan sheet with general project notes, symbols legend, and vicinity map for the planning project.

    June 5, 2026 · 1 page · 345 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Updated site plan (June 5, 2026)
  • Cover sheet with general project notes, symbols legend and vicinity map, combined with the site plan, dated Feb. 12, 2026.

    Feb. 12, 2026 · 1 page · 339 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Coversheet and site plan
  • Cover sheet with general project notes, symbols legend and vicinity map, plus the site plan, for the Planning Project application.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 345 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Cover sheet and site plan

Plans

  • Construction detail drawings showing flashing, wall and roof assemblies, insulation, and slab and foundation junctions, with some keynotes and dimensions.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 383 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Building sections
  • Electrical sheet with general notes on receptacles, AFCI and GFI protection, dedicated circuits, and a lighting and device legend.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 355 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Electrical and lighting plans
  • Existing-condition and demolition elevations, roof plan, legend, keynotes and demolition notes for the project's construction drawings.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 513 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Existing and demolition floor plans and elevations
  • Structural foundation sheet with slab saw-cut, trench, and rebar dowel details, plus construction notes on concrete strength, rebar, and soil compaction.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 287 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Foundation plan and details
  • A drawing sheet of construction details, including countertop, bath cabinet, water heater bracing, and attic furnace access notes; the sheet is labeled project details.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 218 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Project details sheet with construction drawing details
  • Miscellaneous construction notes covering floor and attic access, hallway and toilet clearances, water heater and copper line requirements, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 156 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Project notes (floor plan, plumbing, smoke alarm)
  • Architectural sheet A3.0 showing proposed building elevations with keynotes for an infill, new roof framing, gutter, and concrete slab, dated Dec. 29, 2025.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 930 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Proposed elevations (front, rear, left, right)
  • Floor plan sheet showing room layout, wall types, door and window schedules, and keynotes for the proposed construction.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 252 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Proposed floor plan
  • Roof plan sheet showing new and existing roof areas, roof slopes, skylight tags, and roofing and flashing keynotes for the proposed construction.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 188 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Proposed roof plan
  • Structural sheet with girder and header span tables, braced wall legend and alternate braced wall details for the building's roof and ceiling framing.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 229 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Roof framing plan and details

Project narrative

  • Advisory summary from a pre-application concept review covering a proposal to convert a rear detached garage into a second dwelling, with access, parking, driveway and right-of-way requirements.

    Feb. 5, 2026 · 3 pages · 456 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report

    Download Concept review summary report

Application

  • Application for a dwelling, duplex, or guest house use in the R-1A zone, stating an owner-occupied intended use, with applicant and owner contact details.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Planning project application form

Other documents

  • General structural notes covering nail fastening schedules, concrete strength requirements, plywood sheathing specifications, and standard structural abbreviations.

    Jan. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 156 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Structural general notes

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