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Backyard cottage and lot split approved, with sidewalk variance

A Hearing Examiner approved plans for a 610-square-foot accessory dwelling next to an existing 980-square-foot house on a 0.38-acre lot. The request included splitting the lot and keeping the existing attached sidewalks. Approved Oct. 15.

ApprovedPLN26-00272Filed March 19, 2026Hillcrest · 5420 W Targee St+5 related filings
Site plan for Backyard cottage and lot split approved, with sidewalk variance
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 & mld

Project name on file: 5420 W Targee St

Timeline

  1. Two days ago

    Unit count changed from 3 to 1

  2. Oct. 15, 2026

    Status changed from Submitted to Approved

    Reported as “Project Entitled”.

  3. Oct. 15, 2026

    Approved

  4. Oct. 15, 2026

    Planning Applications: Project Entitled

  5. July 1, 2026

    Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application

  6. June 1, 2026

    Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application

  7. June 1, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

    Updated Via Script

  8. April 17, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

    Updated Via Script

  9. April 17, 2026

    IDR Review Complete: IDR Waived

  10. April 17, 2026

    Neighborhood Meeting Review: Completed

  11. March 28, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

    Updated Via Script

  12. March 27, 2026

    Planning Applications: Additional CR Needed

  13. March 27, 2026

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

  14. March 27, 2026

    IDR Review Complete: IDR Waived

  15. March 27, 2026

    Neighborhood Meeting Review: Not Required

  16. March 27, 2026

    Neighborhood Meeting Review: Notes

    Reset Per K. Oneida CZC26-00081

  17. March 27, 2026

    Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 3

  18. March 26, 2026

    Concept Review Complete: Notes

    emailed a time to meet

  19. March 19, 2026

    Application Submittal: Online

  20. March 19, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

Project narrative

  • Advisory concept review notes for a proposed 610 sq ft ADU and minor land division with a sidewalk variance, covering required applications, ADU standards and parking.

    March 27, 2026 · 3 pages · 478 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report

    Download Concept review summary report
  • Applicant proposes moving an existing house onto the property behind the garage as an accessory dwelling unit, on a new foundation, instead of demolishing it.

    March 26, 2026 · 1 page · 87 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Project description letter

Notices

  • Mailed notice from the applicant inviting neighbors to a required pre-application neighborhood meeting on a proposed minor land division into two lots, with a sidewalk variance request.

    April 17, 2026 · 3 pages · 109 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Neighborhood meeting notice for April 16 meeting
  • Applicant's summary of a neighborhood meeting held for the proposal, listing attendance, drawings shared, and feedback received, with a form letter inviting neighbors to attend.

    April 16, 2026 · 8 pages · 4.6 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Neighborhood meeting summary form

Application

  • Application to add a 610 square foot accessory dwelling unit behind an existing garage, with a proposal to move a relocated home onto the lot.

    March 19, 2026 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Planning application for accessory dwelling unit

Photos

Correspondence

  • Veolia states the project is serviceable under its current tariffs, with new services and hydrants needed, and the letter expires after twelve months.

    March 28, 2026 · 1 page · 262 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Veolia water serviceability letter
  • Veolia Water Idaho reports available water pressure and flow at a nearby hydrant for fire sprinkler design, to be attached to architectural plan sets.

    March 26, 2026 · 1 page · 111 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Veolia water pressure and fire flow letter
  • City of Boise letter confirming the property is in the city sewer service area and will be served by an adjacent sanitary sewer main, subject to code requirements and possible capacity fees.

    March 26, 2026 · 1 page · 89 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Sanitary sewer will-serve letter

Other documents

  • Statement of legal interest

    March 28, 2026 · 577 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

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