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Approved: data racks, backup generator planned for existing commercial building

The project would add interior walls for new data racks, rooftop cooling units, and a fenced backup generator, with underground fiber lines. The city approved it administratively on Feb. 13.

ApprovedPLN25-00993Filed Nov. 10, 2025Depot Bench · 1502 S Vista Ave+2 related filings
Site plan for Approved: data racks, backup generator planned for existing commercial building
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

Minor Utlity

Project name on file: 1502 S VISTA AVE

Timeline

  1. Feb. 13, 2026

    Planning Applications: Project Entitled

  2. Dec. 24, 2025

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

    Moving forward, Applicant was missing App Fields.

  3. Dec. 1, 2025

    Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2

  4. Nov. 14, 2025

    Concept Review Complete: Corrections Required

    Please upload a project narrative with a description of the project and include the proposed use and describe any exterior changes to the building or the parking lot.

  5. Nov. 10, 2025

    Application Submittal: Online

  6. Nov. 10, 2025

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • Cover page for the 100% construction document set for a data center fit-out, listing the sheet index and project scope: interior data racks, cooling units, and a fenced backup generator.

    Dec. 1, 2025 · 1 page · 1.8 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Construction document cover sheet with sheet index
  • Cover sheet for the 100% construction document set for a data center fit-out, with the sheet index and project scope: interior data rack walls, cooling units, and a fenced backup generator.

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 1 page · 1.8 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Cover sheet and construction document index, revision 2

Plans

  • Code review sheet listing applicable 2018 IBC, IEBC, IFC and related codes, occupancy B, unsprinklered VB construction, and an area of work of 444 SF.

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 1 page · 793 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Code plan sheet with project code review specifics

Project narrative

  • Advisory summary of a pre-application concept review for a change in use with minor exterior changes, noting possible loss of one parking space and a required Minor Design Review.

    Dec. 1, 2025 · 1 page · 445 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report

    Download Concept review summary
  • Describes interior data-rack walls, a fenced backup generator with roof condensers, and fiber trenching; argues the use is allowed in the MX-3 zone.

    Dec. 1, 2025 · 1 page · 38 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Project narrative
  • Narrative describing a data center expansion with interior data racks, rooftop condensing units, a fenced backup generator, and fiber trenching, and how the use fits the MX-3 zone.

    Dec. 1, 2025 · 1 page · 38 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Written project narrative

Application

  • Application form for a data center project in an existing MX-3 zoned building, proposing interior data-rack walls, cooling units, and a fenced backup generator.

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 2 pages · 159 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Planning project application form

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