Planning project · Planning application
New science research building proposed on Boise State campus
The building would be similar in height and size to the existing Environmental Research building on the same parcel. No new parking is planned, and some on-street spaces could be removed. The Design Review Commission held a hearing July 17; no decision is on file.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
A new science research building on the BSU campus
Project name on file: R8048011910
Timeline
Yesterday
Status changed from “Planning Application Review” to “Applications in Review”
Yesterday
Status changed from Submitted to In review
Reported as “Planning Application Review”.
Two days ago
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Updated Via Script
Oct. 15, 2026
Status changed from “Pending Application Submittal” to “Planning Application Submittal”
Oct. 15, 2026
Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application
Oct. 15, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Oct. 13, 2026
6 documents added
July 21, 2025
IDR Review Complete: IDR Complete
July 21, 2025
Neighborhood Meeting Review: Not Required
There are no off-campus properties within a 300-foot radius of the proposed building footprint. The applicant invited the registered Neighborhood Association to a meeting to discuss the project, and the NA did not attend.
July 17, 2025
Public hearing: Hybrid
June 26, 2025
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 3
June 4, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
June 4, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Conceptual imagery of campus location and building massing
Single-page concept diagrams showing the site context and conceptual massing for the proposed science research building, labeled with nearby campus features.
June 4, 2025 · 1 page · 3.7 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Plans
- Download Updated IDR plans
Overall landscape and site plan for the Science Research Building, showing the revised layout of areas, swales, parking, loading and utilities.
July 10, 2025 · 5 pages · 26.4 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Concept site plan and conceptual massing diagram
Concept site plan for a Boise State University science research building, showing a conceptual massing diagram and site context with neighboring campus buildings and facilities.
July 3, 2025 · 1 page · 3.7 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary report
Advisory summary of a concept review for a proposed science research building on the Boise State University campus, covering zoning, parking, and design standards.
June 26, 2025 · 3 pages · 455 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application for a new science research building for Boise State University, filed by Lombard Conrad Architects on behalf of the State of Idaho (Board of Education) in an MX-U zone.
June 4, 2025 · 2 pages · 155 KB · PDS-Application
Studies and reports
- Download Interdepartmental review summary report, solid waste recommendations
Summarizes the July 17, 2025 interdepartmental review for a Boise State University science research building, including Public Works solid waste requirements for the Design Review application.
July 21, 2025 · 7 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Interdepartmental Review Summary Report
