Historic preservation · Planning application

Plan to replace six basement windows and close four openings in historic home approved

The city's planning director approved the work with conditions: no vinyl windows, frames recessed at least 2 inches, and window wells must meet setback rules or get a variance. The openings being closed are not visible from the street.

ApprovedDRH26-00232Filed July 2, 2026East End · 600 E Warm Springs Ave+1 related filing

Site plan for Plan to replace six basement windows and close four openings in historic home approved — 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

The owner of a building at 600 E Warm Springs Ave in a historic district asked to close four basement window openings and replace six basement windows. The city's planning director approved the work, saying the basement windows are not character-defining features and the openings being closed are not visible from the public street.
Windows
Project name on file: 600 E Warms Springs Window

Timeline

Aug. 11, 2026
Appeal Period: Completed
July 31, 2026
Review Complete: Completed
July 31, 2026
DR: Complete
July 21, 2026
DR: In Review
July 21, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
July 17, 2026
Review Complete: Corrections Required
July 14, 2026
DR: Corrections Required
July 14, 2026
DR: In Review
July 14, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
July 8, 2026
Fee Payment: Payment Received
July 7, 2026
Prescreen Review: Passed
July 6, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
July 6, 2026
Prescreen Review: Corrections Required
July 2, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
July 2, 2026
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
July 2, 2026
Application filed

Documents

Site plans

Site plan showing setbacks, lot coverage (existing 20.7%, no proposed changes) and existing construction to remain or be removed, prepared by Amy Allgeyer Architect, Inc.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 95 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Download Proposed site plan

Plans

One-page context map for the certificate of appropriateness application, showing the project's location relative to its surroundings.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 642 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Download Context map
Architect's elevation drawings showing existing windows to be removed on the rear and left sides, with no changes to other elevations.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 557 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Download Rear and left elevations with window removals
Drawing of the existing basement layout, showing storage, bath, mechanical room, two bedrooms and a family room, at 1/8"=1'-0" scale.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 80 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Download Existing basement plan
Floor plan of the basement showing existing windows to be replaced or closed, with dimensions and room labels, for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 82 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Download Proposed basement plan
Specification sheet listing window information for Marvin Ultimate Line windows, with sections for bedroom and living room windows.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 431 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Download Window specification sheet

Project narrative

Architect's letter describing a basement remodel, closing four basement windows, and replacing the remaining single-pane metal windows with metal-clad wood windows matching existing grids.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 225 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent
Download Letter of explanation for basement remodel and window replacement

Decisions

Approves removal of four basement window openings and replacement of six basement windows under minor historic design review, subject to attached conditions.
July 31, 2026 · 13 pages · 347 KB · PDS-Action Letter
Download Certificate of appropriateness action letter

Notices

Notice of approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove four basement window openings and replace six basement windows in a historic design overlay zone, with an appeal deadline of Aug. 10, 2026.
July 29, 2026 · 2 pages · 902 KB · PDS-Legal Notice
Download Notice of approval

Application

Application for a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows at a contributing single-family home, with exterior trim remaining on the replacement windows.
July 2, 2026 · 4 pages · 174 KB · PDS-Application
Download Certificate of Appropriateness application for window replacement

Photos

Architect's email transmitting updated photos of the existing single-pane metal windows, explaining their poor condition, lack of egress, and proposed replacements at rear and side elevations.
July 24, 2026 · 5 pages · 997 KB · PDS-Photos
Download Updated window photos and condition description
Five photos showing the house from the east, south, west and north, plus street views looking east and west.
July 21, 2026 · 5 pages · 4.7 MB · PDS-Photos
Download Site photos of house exteriors and street views

Plan to replace six basement windows and close four openings in historic home approved

From the filing

Timeline