Variance · Planning application
36-home hillside subdivision approved with sidewalk and driveway variances
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved variances for sidewalks and driveways on an 8-acre hillside site on Oct. 12, with conditions on easements for roads and turnarounds. The commission recommended City Council approve the annexation and preliminary plat.

From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
A developer wants to annex about 8.18 acres at 10512 W Hill Road Parkway into Boise and build the Brio Vista Subdivision with 36 buildable lots and nine common lots on a hillside. The request also includes hillside grading approval and variances for sidewalks, driveway length and street standards because of steep slopes. Planning staff recommend approval, but this report does not record a final decision.
Subdivision
Project name on file: 10512 W HILL ROAD PKWY - CAR/SUB/CFH
Timeline
Oct. 15, 2026
61 documents added
Oct. 15, 2026
Status changed from In review to Approved
Reported as “Approved”.
Oct. 12, 2026
Public hearing: Planning and Zoning Commission
Outcome: Approved.
Oct. 12, 2026
Decision: Approved
Hearing marked “Approved” on 2026-10-12.
Oct. 12, 2026
Hearing: Approved
Oct. 5, 2026
Review Complete: Completed
Oct. 5, 2026
Current Planning: Complete
Aug. 26, 2026
Current Planning: In Review
Aug. 26, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
Aug. 14, 2026
Review Complete: Corrections Required
Aug. 14, 2026
Current Planning: Corrections Required
June 24, 2026
Current Planning: In Review
June 24, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
June 11, 2026
Review Complete: Corrections Required
June 11, 2026
Current Planning: Corrections Required
April 20, 2026
Current Planning: In Review
April 20, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
April 1, 2026
Review Complete: Corrections Required
April 1, 2026
Current Planning: Corrections Required
Feb. 19, 2026
Current Planning: In Review
Feb. 19, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
Jan. 26, 2026
Fee Payment: Payment Received
Jan. 26, 2026
Prescreen Review: Passed
Jan. 26, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
Jan. 26, 2026
Prescreen Review: Corrections Required
Jan. 23, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
Jan. 9, 2026
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
Jan. 9, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Existing site plan, version 2
Drawing of the existing site layout showing parcel lines, owner names, and contour labels, with a copyright notice from the engineering firm.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 894 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Preliminary plat, version 5 with zoning and setbacks
Preliminary plat for Brio Vista Subdivision showing 36 single-family lots and 9 common lots, proposed R-1C zoning, setbacks, and notes on private street lot and maintenance.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 880 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Site plan, version 3
Site plan sheet from the engineering firm, with lot layout, setbacks, parking notes and a legend; the text is mostly fragmentary and dimension labels.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 4.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Existing site plan
Existing site plan drawing showing parcel boundaries and neighboring owners, including Optimist Youth Sports Complex, filed with the variance application.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 637 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Site plan, version 2
Engineering site plan sheet with legend, vicinity map, and notes on parking, solid waste pickup, and stormwater facilities for a preliminary plat variance application.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 1.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Preliminary plat, Brio Vista Subdivision, version 3
Preliminary plat for a 36-lot single-family residential subdivision on 8.185 acres, with zoning, setback, and general site notes; the application is a variance.
June 11, 2026 · 1 page · 905 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Preliminary plat, version 2
Preliminary plat for a 36-lot single-family residential subdivision on about 8.185 acres, with zoning and setback data, general site notes, and common and private street lot notes.
April 20, 2026 · 1 page · 907 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Preliminary plat, Brio Vista Subdivision
Preliminary plat for a 36-lot single-family residential subdivision on about 8.2 acres, with proposed R-1C zoning, setbacks, and notes on private street and common lots.
March 3, 2026 · 1 page · 884 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Site plan, sheet 1 of 3
Lot layout for the Brio Vista subdivision showing numbered lots with square footages, with owner, surveyor and geotech contacts listed on the sheet.
March 3, 2026 · 1 page · 497 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Plans
- Download Grading plan, version 3
Grading plan sheet from the engineering firm showing finished grades, retaining walls, stormwater facility and emergency access, for the variance application.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 2 pages · 2.7 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Landscape plan, version 6
Landscape requirements, topsoil notes and site description for a 40-lot single-family residential variance application, with zoning and plant material details.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 6 pages · 5.3 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Revegetation plan, version 3
Landscape notes and specifications for revegetating the site, covering plant material standards, mulching, plant counts and site description for a 40-lot residential development.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 1.2 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Fire access exhibit
Exhibit for the variance application, apparently showing fire access for the Brio Vista subdivision; the text is mostly plat notes, zoning and setback data, and site details.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 911 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Grading plan, sheet 1 (version 2)
Grading plan showing proposed and existing contours, retaining walls with top and bottom heights, a stormwater facility, and Public Works hillside grading conditions requiring subgrade inspections.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 1.7 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Hillside grading plan, sheet 2 (version 2)
Grading plan for a hillside lot showing contours, drainage direction, spot elevations, and a proposed stormwater facility, with Public Works hillside grading conditions for subgrade inspections, revisions, and final…
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 1.5 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Landscape plan, version 4
Landscape requirements, topsoil notes, and site description for a 40-lot single-family residential variance application, dated June 17, 2026.
June 23, 2026 · 6 pages · 3.9 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Original existing conditions survey, off-site
Topographic survey of the off-site parcel showing boundary, utilities, sidewalks, and elevations, prepared by Accurate Surveying & Mapping from February 2026 field work.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 4.7 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Original existing conditions survey
Topographic survey map prepared for Rodney Evans + Partners by a licensed surveyor, showing boundary monuments, legal basis of bearing, line and curve tables, and mapping notes.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 3.8 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Revegetation plan landscape notes
Landscape notes for the revegetation plan covering site description, plant material standards, mulching, and grading coordination for a 40-lot single-family residential development.
June 23, 2026 · 1 page · 862 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Landscape plans, version 2
Landscape requirements, topsoil and general notes, and site description for a 40-lot single-family residential variance application, dated April 9, 2026.
April 20, 2026 · 6 pages · 6.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Grading and drainage plan, sheets 1 and 2
Engineering grading and drainage plan sheets showing lot layout, lot areas and driveways for the subdivision, prepared by RiveRidge Engineering Co.
March 3, 2026 · 2 pages · 2.3 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Landscape plan with landscape requirements and notes
Landscape sheet covering topsoil requirements, general landscape notes and site description for a 40-lot single-family residential development on about 8.18 acres.
March 3, 2026 · 6 pages · 5.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Download Mobility plan showing sidewalks, pathways and bike lanes
Parcel map of the subdivision marking proposed sidewalk, existing sidewalk or pathway, and existing bike lane locations, with lot sizes labeled.
March 3, 2026 · 1 page · 5.5 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Project narrative
- Download Comment response narrative
Responds to planning reviewer comments on the subdivision's common driveways, turnarounds, fire lane, pedestrian paths, cross-access and easements.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 2 pages · 282 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Preliminary hydrology and storm drainage report, rev. Aug. 25
Revised preliminary storm drainage report for the Brio Vista subdivision, covering existing and post-development drainage conditions, basins, groundwater and pressure irrigation.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 36 pages · 3.1 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Preliminary hydrology and storm drainage report, rev. June 19, 2026
Revised preliminary report on stormwater drainage for the Brio Vista subdivision, covering existing conditions, groundwater, pre- and post-development drainage, and drainage basins.
June 23, 2026 · 35 pages · 2.8 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Letter of intent, version 2
Letter of explanation from Rodney Evans + Partners covering annexation, R-1C rezone, hillside subdivision, and a variance request for a 44-lot project.
April 20, 2026 · 2 pages · 300 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent
- Download Letter of intent (annexation, rezone, subdivision, variance)
Applicant's letter of explanation for a 44-lot hillside subdivision proposal, covering annexation to R-1C zoning and a variance from streetscape and access standards.
March 3, 2026 · 2 pages · 220 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for the Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Staff recommendation of approval covering annexation, a Category 3 hillside development permit, and variance requests for a 36-lot residential subdivision.
Oct. 6, 2026 · 339 pages · 89.8 MB
Decisions
- Download Action letter from the Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
Letter notifying the applicant that the commission approved the hillside development permit and variance, with reconsideration and appeal deadlines of Oct. 24, 2026.
Oct. 14, 2026 · 13 pages · 271 KB · PDS-Action Letter
Notices
- Download Statement of site posting for Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
Affidavit by the applicant's representative certifying the property was posted on Sept. 25, 2026, at least 15 days before the Oct. 12 hearing, with photos submitted.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 3 pages · 6.0 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Notice of the Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing
Public hearing notice for a hillside grading permit, variance, annexation and preliminary plat for a 36-lot residential subdivision on 8.18 acres.
Sept. 23, 2026 · 2 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Legal Notice
Application
- Download Variance application form
Requests variances to allow a 10-foot detached sidewalk along the frontage road and sidewalk on one side of the private entry drive, citing topography.
Jan. 9, 2026 · 3 pages · 208 KB · PDS-Application
Studies and reports
- Download Preliminary site suitability letter
Geotechnical consultant letter finding the planned construction feasible based on reviewed grading and drainage sheets, but requiring a final geotechnical investigation.
Aug. 26, 2026 · 1 page · 382 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Geotechnical report addendum No. 2, revision 2
Addendum with infiltration testing and deep boring results, revised June 17, 2026 to add comments on slope stability and individual lot pool construction requested by the City.
June 23, 2026 · 10 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Preliminary geotechnical investigation, revision 1
Revised preliminary soils exploration and foundation evaluation for a proposed subdivision, updated with a new signature block and dated June 17, 2026.
June 23, 2026 · 39 pages · 1.9 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Preliminary operation and maintenance manual
Draft manual covering maintenance of private stormwater, drainage, and road facilities in the subdivision, including HOA responsibilities and an inspection schedule.
June 23, 2026 · 35 pages · 3.4 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Slope stabilization and revegetation plan and report
Prepared by Rodney Evans + Partners for the developer, it sets revegetation, hydromulching, topsoil and erosion control requirements for disturbed cut and fill slopes, with inspection and certification steps.
June 23, 2026 · 7 pages · 170 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Geotechnical report addendum No. 2
Revised addendum from Atlas Geotechnical covering deep boring results, infiltration testing and additional exploration for the subdivision site.
June 11, 2026 · 10 pages · 918 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Photos
- Download Site photos
A 79-page set of site photographs, each captioned only with the 1/26/2026 date and the application number, with no descriptive text.
March 3, 2026 · 79 pages · 22.4 MB · PDS-Photos
Correspondence
- Download Ada County Highway District comments
Staff-level preliminary plat approval letter from Development Services, citing ACHD's June 3 review and listing standard right-of-way conditions of approval for the 36-lot subdivision.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 15 pages · 1.0 MB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Hillside and drainage comments from Public Works
Public Works conditions of approval on hillside development, noting hillside review of preliminary documents will proceed under a separate hillside file.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 1 page · 140 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Fire Department comments
The Boise Fire Department has no comments on the variance application and notes that building code requirements will apply at building permit stage.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 1 page · 151 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Idaho Power comment on old easement and service line
Idaho Power reports an old easement on the property, directs the applicant to its Easement Services group for vacation, and notes no facilities apart from an old service line.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 5 pages · 2.4 MB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Idaho Transportation Department comments, no comment
Email from the Idaho Transportation Department's D3 office stating it has no comments or concerns on the transmitted application, with the city's May 11 request forwarded.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 2 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Public Works sewer comments
Public Works has no objection to the variance; connection to central sanitary sewer is required upon development, and sewer capacity fees may apply at building permit.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 1 page · 65 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Solid Waste comments
Public Works solid waste staff note the subdivision is approved for residential cart service, list lots needing carry-out or premium carry-out service, and require a signed Republic Services agreement for private…
Sept. 28, 2026 · 1 page · 116 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Street light requirements and conditions from Public Works
Public Works lists required street light locations, pole and fixture types, metered service, and an HOA responsibility for a private street light system.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 3 pages · 166 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Boise Fire Department supplemental fire comment
Fire Marshal Mike Bisagno says fire lane construction was worked out with the applicant's representative and he approves the comments in the applicant's response letter.
Sept. 28, 2026 · 2 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Notice of the Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
Letter scheduling the application for the Oct. 12, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, with site posting deadlines and Ada County Highway District contact details.
Sept. 16, 2026 · 1 page · 107 KB · PDS-Correspondence
- Download Fire Marshal email on fire lane striping and sprinkler solution
Boise Fire Marshal confirms the applicant's agreed fire access approach for common driveways, including striping at 150 feet and sprinklers on two lots, to close a review comment.
June 23, 2026 · 2 pages · 251 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Fire department letter on driveway requirements
Correspondence about fire access for driveways, likely from the fire department, filed with a variance application; the text is garbled and mostly unreadable.
June 23, 2026 · 2 pages · 229 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Other documents
- Aerial map
Sept. 23, 2026 · 1.5 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Land use map
Sept. 23, 2026 · 568 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Noticing radius map
Sept. 23, 2026 · 684 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Zoning map
Sept. 23, 2026 · 582 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Agency transmittal
May 11, 2026 · 133 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies
- Statement of legal interest
April 20, 2026 · 60 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- Statement of legal interest
March 3, 2026 · 56 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- Submittal checklist
March 3, 2026 · 1.3 MB · PDS-Submittal Checklist
- Fee receipt
Jan. 26, 2026 · 135 KB · PDS-Receipts