Historic preservation · Planning application
City approves removal of one 16-inch ash tree in historic district
The tree was found to pose a risk to nearby structures, according to an arborist report reviewed by the city's Community Forester. Approval carries conditions: other trees must be protected, and damaged ones must be replaced, while no replacement is required for the removed tree.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
The applicant asked to remove one mature 16-inch ash tree at 1610 N 15th St, in the North End historic district. An arborist report, reviewed by the city's Community Forester, found the tree could damage nearby structures. The city approved the removal with no replacement tree required.
Tree removal in a historic district.
Project name on file: 1610 N 15TH ST
Timeline
March 7, 2026
Appeal Period: Completed
Feb. 24, 2026
Review Complete: Completed
Feb. 24, 2026
DR: Complete
Feb. 5, 2026
DR: In Review
Feb. 2, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
Jan. 30, 2026
Fee Payment: Payment Received
Jan. 29, 2026
Prescreen Review: Passed
Jan. 28, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
Jan. 7, 2026
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
Jan. 7, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Decisions
- Download Certificate of Appropriateness approval letter for tree removal
Planning department letter approving removal of one tree in a historic design overlay zone, with the required findings and attached conditions of approval.
Feb. 24, 2026 · 9 pages · 314 KB · PDS-Action Letter
Notices
- Download Notice of approval for certificate of appropriateness to remove one tree
City notice that staff approved a certificate of appropriateness to remove one tree in a historic design overlay zone, with an appeal deadline of March 6, 2026.
Feb. 23, 2026 · 2 pages · 664 KB · PDS-Legal Notice
Application
- Download Certificate of Appropriateness application (minor, tree removal)
Applicant requests minor certificate of appropriateness to remove one 16-inch DBH Norway Maple in a historic district; the property is listed as non-contributing.
Jan. 7, 2026 · 4 pages · 172 KB · PDS-Application
Studies and reports
- Download Arborist report on tree removal
Arborist assessment recommending removal of a 16-inch ash in the front yard, citing weak structure, insect-related dieback, and damage to the home's roof.
Feb. 5, 2026 · 2 pages · 605 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Correspondence
- Download Parks Department comments
Boise Parks and Recreation has no comments, but concurs with an arborist assessment that allows removal of an ash tree without mitigation.
Feb. 24, 2026 · 1 page · 59 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
Other documents
- Noticing radius map
Feb. 23, 2026 · 527 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Statement of legal interest
Feb. 5, 2026 · 128 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- Receipt
Jan. 30, 2026 · 134 KB · PDS-Receipts
