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Accessory dwelling proposed behind existing home on small residential lot

The owners seek to build a rear accessory dwelling unit on a 0.14-acre lot. They want two driveways off the alley, which city staff have said may not be allowed. The application is under administrative review.

In reviewPLN25-00368Filed April 30, 2025Vista · 1810 S Shoshone St+1 related filing
Site plan for Accessory dwelling proposed behind existing home on small residential lot
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

ADU

Project name on file: 1810 S SHOSHONE ST

Timeline

  1. Oct. 13, 2026

    7 documents added

  2. May 21, 2025

    Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2

  3. May 16, 2025

    Concept Review Complete: Notes

    Sent applicant email to address setback concerns and proposed driveway.5/16/25

  4. April 30, 2025

    Application Submittal: Online

  5. April 30, 2025

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • One-page site plan showing concrete driveway, patio, and dry landscaping areas (fabric and rock) with handwritten-style labels.

    May 21, 2025 · 1 page · 876 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Updated site plan
  • Exhibit D site plan showing patio, synthetic concrete and dry landscaping (fabric and rock) areas, attached to a purchase and sale agreement.

    April 30, 2025 · 1 page · 296 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site map and plan, Exhibit D

Project narrative

  • Planner notes on a proposed 600 sq ft one-bedroom ADU alongside an existing single-family home, covering required zoning certificate, design standards, setbacks, and parking.

    May 21, 2025 · 2 pages · 449 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report

    Download Concept review summary for accessory dwelling unit
  • Letter from the property owners to the Ada County Planning & Zoning Committee arguing for two driveways and revised setbacks for a proposed accessory dwelling unit, citing renter safety and narrow alley access.

    May 21, 2025 · 2 pages · 32 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Owners' letter requesting two driveways for ADU permit
  • Mountain Modular describes a one-bedroom ADU, a state-approved and stamped modular home, and identifies the applicant contact for the project.

    April 30, 2025 · 1 page · 128 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Applicant narrative for accessory dwelling unit

Application

  • Application for a subordinate accessory dwelling unit added to an existing home in the R-1C zone, filed by Mountain Modular LLC on behalf of the owner.

    April 30, 2025 · 2 pages · 153 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Planning project application for accessory dwelling unit

Photos

  • Email from the applicant transmitting three photos meant to support the request for two driveways on the property.

    May 21, 2025 · 3 pages · 574 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site photos supporting a second driveway

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