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Six-story apartment building with 268 homes approved by design commission

The Boise City Design Review Commission approved the six-story building with 268 units and structured parking on Nov. 12, 2025. Conditions limit outdoor lighting, require shielded fixtures and restrict construction hours.

ApprovedDRH25-00202Filed Sept. 26, 2025West Boise · 12565 W Fairview Ave+4 related filings
Site plan for Six-story apartment building with 268 homes approved by design commission
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

The project is a new six-story residential building with 268 homes and structured parking at 12565 W Fairview Ave in Boise, in a mixed-use zone. The Boise City Design Review Commission approved the project at its November 12, 2025 hearing.

Multi-family development

Project name on file: 12565 W FAIRVIEW AVE

Timeline

  1. Nov. 25, 2025

    Appeal Period: Completed

  2. Nov. 12, 2025

    Public hearing: Design Review Commission

    Outcome: Approved.

  3. Nov. 12, 2025

    Decision: Approved

    Hearing marked “Approved” on 2025-11-12.

  4. Nov. 12, 2025

    Hearing: Approved

  5. Oct. 30, 2025

    Review Complete: Completed

  6. Oct. 30, 2025

    DR: Complete

  7. Oct. 8, 2025

    DR: In Review

  8. Oct. 8, 2025

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  9. Oct. 6, 2025

    Fee Payment: Payment Received

  10. Oct. 6, 2025

    Prescreen Review: Passed

  11. Sept. 30, 2025

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  12. Sept. 26, 2025

    Application Submittal: ePlanReview

  13. Sept. 26, 2025

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • Site plan sheet showing driveway alignment, emergency vehicle access route, trash staging areas, parking stalls, and landscaping for the multi-family project.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 5.9 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Civil site feature plan, sheet C1.0
  • Dimensioned civil site plan for the Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens project, showing dimensions, landscape areas, ramps, bollards and paving, dated 9/29/25.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 5.8 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Civil site plan, dimension plan (sheet C2.0)
  • Sheet DR103 combines a conceptual lighting plan and a solid waste plan, with a fixture schedule for pole, wall pack and downlight fixtures and trash staging areas dated 9.15.2025.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.2 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Site plan diagrams with lighting and solid waste plan, sheet DR103

Plans

  • Revised concept elevations (east, north, south and related views) showing materials, colors and building heights up to the 70-foot maximum, dated Nov. 3, 2025.

    Nov. 3, 2025 · 1 page · 22.9 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Revised building elevations
  • Revised concept building elevations (east, north, south and west at the podium) showing levels, heights and exterior materials such as EIFS, brick veneer, vertical metal panel, storefront and steel balconies.

    Nov. 3, 2025 · 1 page · 9.4 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Revised building elevations, sheet 302
  • Revised colored site landscape plan sheet L2 with plant schedule, reference notes, landscape area takeoffs and a dog park, prepared for design review.

    Nov. 3, 2025 · 1 page · 1.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Revised colored landscape plan
  • Revised schematic site landscape plan sheet with plant schedules, shrub and turf takeoffs, reference notes, and a note on tree species diversity requirements, dated 11/03/2025.

    Nov. 3, 2025 · 1 page · 1.8 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Revised schematic landscape plan
  • Revised site landscape plan sheet showing plant schedule, landscape area takeoffs, shrub and turf areas, and dog park fencing, prepared for design review.

    Nov. 3, 2025 · 1 page · 1.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Revised site landscape plan
  • Cover sheet for the design review set, listing civil sheets C0.0 through C3.0 along with the owner, applicant, architect and civil engineer contacts.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 6.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Cover sheet and civil site plan index
  • Site utility plan showing proposed private fire hydrant, fire service, domestic and irrigation service connections, sewer and storm drain lines, and existing services to be removed.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 5.8 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Utility plan, sheet C3.0
  • Parking stall numbering plan and unit schedule sheet listing unit types, areas, unit counts and unit mix for the development's buildings.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.5 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Project data sheet with parking and unit layout
  • Floor plan drawing for the ground and second levels, showing unit layouts, square footages, amenity and trash rooms, and ground floor street frontage dimensions.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 2.4 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Levels 1 and 2 concept plan
  • Architectural floor plan for levels 3 and 4 of the Design Review application, showing unit layouts with square footages and dimensions.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 2.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Level 3 and 4 floor plan
  • Concept elevation drawings of the building from east, south and north sides, with material call-outs, level heights and maximum building height.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 4.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building elevations, DR301 sheet
  • Concept building elevation drawings for the podium and levels, with material and color callouts such as EIFS, vinyl windows, metal panels, brick veneer and storefront.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 2.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building elevations, sheet DR302
  • Material and color legend for the building elevations, listing siding, brick, windows, steel, and paint colors, with a concept view at the northeast corner.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 12.9 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building materials legend and color schedule
  • Material and color legend for the building elevations, listing siding, brick, windows, soffits, awnings, railings, balconies and paint colors, with a concept view at the northwest corner.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 21.9 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building materials legend and color legend
  • Material and color legend for the building, listing siding, brick, windows, steel elements, soffits and paint colors, with a concept view of the southeast corner.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 8.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building materials legend and color palette
  • Material and color legend for the building exterior, listing siding, brick, windows, soffits, railings, and paint colors, with a concept view keyed to the legend.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 8.2 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building materials legend and color palette
  • Concept floor plan for levels 5 and 6 showing unit layouts, unit types, square footages and up/down stair markings.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.5 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Levels 5 and 6 concept plan
  • Schematic landscape plan sheet with a plant schedule, concept graphics schedule, and landscape area takeoffs, submitted for Design Review.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Schematic site landscape plan, sheet L1
  • Design review landscape sheet with a plant schedule listing shrubs and trees by botanical and common name, sizes and quantities, plus shrub and turf areas and reference notes.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Site landscape plan, sheet L2
  • Colorized landscape plan sheet with plant schedule, reference notes, and planting area legend for the Design Review application.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 1.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Site landscape plan, sheet L2
  • Landscape plan for the third-level podium showing amenity areas such as a gathering space, outdoor exercise area, eating area, dog wash, and circulation paving, with area takeoffs.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 2.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Podium landscape plan, sheet L3
  • Architectural plan of the level 4 podium showing unit layouts and an amenity schedule with outdoor areas such as a fire pit, exercise area, dog wash, and picnic area.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 2.0 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Level 4 podium master plan
  • Landscape plan for the level 4 podium, with a reference notes schedule listing patios, cabanas, fire pits, a dog wash area, and an outdoor exercise area.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 924 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Podium master landscape plan, level 4

Project narrative

  • Applicant's letter describing the project history, neighborhood meeting, interdepartmental review feedback, and access and water approvals for a multifamily residential design review.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 4 pages · 92 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent

    Download Detailed letter of explanation

Staff reports

  • Staff report recommending approval of a six-story, 268-unit multifamily building with structured parking in a MX-3 zone, subject to recommended conditions of approval.

    Nov. 5, 2025 · 49 pages · 83.8 MB

    Download Staff project report for six-story multifamily building

Decisions

  • Letter notifying the applicant that the Design Review Commission approved the six-story, 268-unit multi-family building, with conditions, findings, and the 10-day appeal period.

    Nov. 17, 2025 · 10 pages · 215 KB · PDS-Action Letter

    Download Design Review Commission action letter for Nov. 12 hearing

Notices

  • Applicant's sworn statement that the property was posted at least 15 days before the Design Review hearing, with photos submitted and signs to be removed within three days after the hearing.

    Oct. 29, 2025 · 3 pages · 2.0 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site posting affidavit for Design Review hearing
  • Public hearing notice for a proposed six-story, 268-unit multi-family building with structured parking, with instructions on testimony and appeals.

    Oct. 20, 2025 · 2 pages · 905 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

    Download Notice of the Nov. 12 Design Review Commission public hearing

Application

  • City of Boise Assured Water Supply (AWS) Application B form for development within a water provider's service area, with a determination letter confirming the application is complete.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 11 pages · 430 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Assured Water Supply Application B form
  • Design review application for a multi-family project on a 4.57-acre MX-3 zoned parcel, with a proposed building footprint of about 109,220 sq ft.

    Sept. 26, 2025 · 15 pages · 243 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Design review application for multi-family development

Photos

  • Context images of the site showing existing access looking east, west and north, dated Sept. 15, 2025.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 10.3 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site photo 1 with existing access views
  • Context photographs of the site from several viewpoints, including the east and west property boundaries, dated Sept. 15, 2025.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 10.3 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site photo 2, context images

Correspondence

  • Ada County Highway District staff approval for a 268-unit multi-family design review, covering trip generation (about 1,202 daily trips), level of service and planned roadway improvements.

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 13 pages · 889 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Ada County Highway District staff design review comments
  • Regional planning agency's review finding the project exceeds forecast growth by about 200 households, with transit coordination and access management comments.

    Oct. 29, 2025 · 4 pages · 383 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download COMPASS Communities in Motion development review checklist
  • Solid Waste staff reviewed the design review application and had no comments, noting that solid waste is acceptable as planned and linking trash enclosure design standards.

    Oct. 24, 2025 · 1 page · 89 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Solid Waste comments from Public Works
  • Parks and Forestry staff recommend replacing Pear and Ash trees, which pose invasive-growth and Emerald Ash Borer risks, and diversifying the Red Sunset Maple frontage planting.

    Oct. 22, 2025 · 1 page · 63 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Boise Parks and Recreation comments on tree species
  • Boise Police Department asks that buildings have keypad or lock box access so officers can respond to calls for service when other access is unavailable.

    Oct. 22, 2025 · 1 page · 182 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Boise Police comments
  • Public Works says the site must connect to central sanitary sewer, which is available onsite, and sewer capacity fees may apply at building permit issuance.

    Oct. 22, 2025 · 1 page · 41 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Sewer comments from Public Works
  • Public Works comments requiring street lights at two corners, metered service, LED fixtures to city standards, and a licensed electrician for all electrical work.

    Oct. 22, 2025 · 2 pages · 145 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works street light requirements
  • Letter to the applicant from city planning staff scheduling the Nov. 12, 2025 hearing, with site-posting deadlines and agency comment timing.

    Oct. 16, 2025 · 1 page · 80 KB · PDS-Correspondence

    Download Notification letter for the Nov. 12 Design Review Commission hearing
  • Public Works hillside and drainage review requires a stormwater management plan approved before building or grading permits are issued, per the 2019 Stormwater Design Manual.

    Oct. 13, 2025 · 1 page · 138 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works drainage comments
  • Veolia Water Idaho reports available water pressure and flow at the site's fire service connection, for use in fire sprinkler design and plan sets.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 131 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Veolia Water fire flow availability letter
  • Veolia states the project site is serviceable for water under its current tariffs, with owner-funded mains, services and possible agreements required, and expires after twelve months.

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 1 page · 236 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Veolia water serviceability letter

Public comments

  • Public comment

    Nov. 12, 2025 · 103 KB · PDS-Public Comment

Other documents

  • Aerial map

    Oct. 20, 2025 · 1.3 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • Land use map

    Oct. 20, 2025 · 456 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • Noticing radius map

    Oct. 20, 2025 · 570 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • Zoning map

    Oct. 20, 2025 · 465 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • Transmittal sheet

    Oct. 9, 2025 · 99 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies

  • Statement of legal interest

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 53 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest

  • Design review submittal checklist

    Oct. 8, 2025 · 898 KB · PDS-Submittal Checklist

  • Fee receipt

    Oct. 6, 2025 · 135 KB · PDS-Receipts

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