Planning project · Planning application
Demolition of fire-damaged historic home application expired
Cook Brothers Construction sought to demolish the 1900 single-family house, a designated historic landmark damaged by fire, saying repairs would exceed half its value. No new building was proposed, and the application is listed as expired.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
The applicant, Cook Brothers Construction on behalf of the property owner, is asking the City of Boise to allow demolition of a fire-damaged, boarded-up house at 2315 S Broadway Ave. The letter says repairs would not be financially feasible and argues the building is a hazard and liability as it stands.
Demolition of home
Project name on file: 2315 S BROADWAY AVE
Timeline
Oct. 13, 2026
6 documents added
July 10, 2026
Project Cancellation: Expired
PLN expired, applicant did not respond to email after 6 months of inactivity.
May 29, 2025
Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application
May 29, 2025
Planning Applications: Notes
Generated additional application for G. Flores, needed a CZC
May 23, 2025
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 4
April 29, 2025
Concept Review Complete: Corrections Required
PUD21-00069/CAR21-00047/SUB21-00063 conditioned that this home is to be renovated.Unless the damage resulted in the home being structurally unsound, we are unlikely to support the demolition of the home.This is a very significant home, which is the reason the conditions were included to preserve it.Please provide supporting documentation proving that it is beyond repair.
April 25, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
April 25, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan
Single-page site plan showing lot layout, a proposed garage, and an existing home slated for demolition, prepared by Rodney Evans + Partners.
April 25, 2025 · 1 page · 1.0 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary
Planner's concept review summary for a request to demolish a historic landmark house, with notes on required applications and prior approval findings.
May 23, 2025 · 3 pages · 459 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
- Download Letter of intent for demolition
Applicant requests permission to demolish a fire-damaged home as a public safety measure, with a new structure planned but not yet finalized, and includes photos of the current condition.
April 25, 2025 · 6 pages · 510 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Decisions
- Download Engineering report on fire damage findings
Engineer's report concluding the fire damage is substantial, with repair costs likely exceeding 50% of the structure's value, which may trigger full compliance requirements.
May 20, 2025 · 12 pages · 4.1 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Updated letter of explanation for demolition request
Applicant's letter explaining fire damage to the building and why repairs are not financially feasible, with a request to demolish the structure rather than renovate it.
May 20, 2025 · 2 pages · 109 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Application
- Download Planning project application for home demolition
Application from Cook Brothers Construction, on behalf of the property owner, requesting approval to demolish a home as a matter of public safety.
April 25, 2025 · 2 pages · 153 KB · PDS-Application
