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Rear addition to historic house approved with conditions

The addition would hold a new primary bedroom, bathroom, guest room and pantry. It sits back from the front, is shorter than the existing house, and replaces a large paved rear area with lawn and trees. Stucco siding, non-vinyl windows and a stormwater plan are required.

ApprovedDRH26-00210Filed Aug. 11, 2026North End · 1806 N 8th St+1 related filing
Site plan for Rear addition to historic house approved with conditions
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

A rear addition to an existing historic house at 1806 N 8th Street in Boise's residential historic district. The addition is set back from the front of the house, is shorter than the existing home, and uses a matching clipped-gable roof. A large paved area at the rear will be replaced with lawn and new trees.

Addition to Contributing Home in Historic

Project name on file: 1806 N 8TH ST

Timeline

  1. Sept. 22, 2026

    Appeal Period: Completed

  2. Sept. 9, 2026

    Review Complete: Completed

  3. Sept. 9, 2026

    DR: Complete

  4. Sept. 9, 2026

    DR: In Review

  5. Sept. 9, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  6. Sept. 4, 2026

    Review Complete: Corrections Required

  7. Sept. 4, 2026

    DR: Corrections Required

  8. Sept. 1, 2026

    DR: In Review

  9. Sept. 1, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  10. Aug. 25, 2026

    Fee Payment: Payment Received

  11. Aug. 25, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Passed

  12. Aug. 25, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  13. Aug. 12, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Corrections Required

  14. Aug. 11, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  15. Aug. 11, 2026

    Application Submittal: ePlanReview

  16. Aug. 11, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • Site plan showing an existing main level and garage, a proposed 417 sq ft addition, setbacks, and foundation/basement area measurements, prepared by Spracklen Drafting & Design.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 10.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Proposed addition site plan

Plans

  • Existing front, back, and side elevation drawings for the Olson Addition, prepared by Spracklen Drafting & Design, dated August 2026 in schematic design.

    Sept. 8, 2026 · 1 page · 3.8 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Existing elevations, sheet A-7
  • Architectural drawing set showing proposed front, back, left and right elevations, with schematic design status and a sheet index for the full plan set.

    Sept. 8, 2026 · 1 page · 3.9 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Proposed elevations, sheet A-8
  • Existing main level floor plan drawing from Spracklen Drafting & Design, dated Aug. 25, 2026, with room labels, window and door callouts, and a 1/4-inch scale.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 8.2 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Existing main level floor plan
  • Drawing of the existing crawl space and basement foundation and floor framing, prepared by Spracklen Drafting & Design in schematic design status.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 8.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Existing foundation and framing plan
  • Architectural first floor plan sheet A-7 showing room layout, window and door placements, and interior and exterior notes, prepared by Spracklen Drafting & Design.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 9.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Proposed first floor plan
  • Architectural sheet A-4 showing proposed foundation and floor framing, including crawl space and basement areas, marked schematic design.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 8.8 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Proposed foundation and framing plan

Project narrative

  • Remodel contractor's letter describing a main-floor extension for a new master bedroom, walk-in closet, bathroom, guest room, and food pantry, plus access and parking plans.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 1 page · 103 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent

    Download Letter of intent

Decisions

  • Planning Director's approval letter for a minor certificate of appropriateness to construct an addition in a historic design overlay zone, with attached conditions of approval.

    Sept. 11, 2026 · 16 pages · 570 KB · PDS-Certificate of Appropriateness

    Download Certificate of appropriateness approval letter

Notices

  • Notice that a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an addition in a historic design overlay zone was approved, with instructions for appeal by September 21, 2026.

    Sept. 9, 2026 · 2 pages · 815 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

    Download Notice of approval
  • Map showing the parcels and addresses selected within the noticing radius around the subject parcel for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

    Sept. 9, 2026 · 1 page · 526 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

    Download Noticing radius map

Application

  • Application for a minor Certificate of Appropriateness to add a rear addition to a contributing home in a historic district, modifying an existing case and phased, with no tree removal.

    Aug. 11, 2026 · 4 pages · 168 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Certificate of Appropriateness application

Photos

  • Contractor photo sheet from Remedy Residential showing the street view, side of the house and backyard for a Certificate of Appropriateness application.

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 3 pages · 277 KB · PDS-Photos

    Download Photos of surrounding area and property sides

Correspondence

  • Public Works requires an approved stormwater management plan before a building or grading permit is issued, per the 2019 Stormwater Design Manual.

    Sept. 9, 2026 · 1 page · 134 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works hillside and drainage comments
  • Public Works says the property must connect to central sanitary sewer, which is available in the adjacent alley, and sewer capacity fees may be due at building permit issuance.

    Sept. 9, 2026 · 1 page · 65 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works sewer comments

Other documents

  • Transmittal sheet

    Sept. 3, 2026 · 137 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies

  • Statement of legal interest

    Sept. 2, 2026 · 287 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest

  • Receipt

    Aug. 25, 2026 · 130 KB · PDS-Receipts

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