Historic preservation · Planning application
City approves removal of one mature Bradford pear tree at historic home
An arborist found the tree in poor condition, and city forestry staff agreed, so the Dec. 12 approval allows its removal with no replacement required, though planting a new tree is encouraged. No buildings or new construction are proposed.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
The applicant asked to remove one mature Bradford Pear tree from the rear yard of a historic home at 809 N 17th St in Boise. An arborist's assessment found the tree's condition warranted removal, and city forestry staff agreed. No buildings or new construction are proposed.
Tree Removal in Historic
Project name on file: 809 N 17TH ST
Timeline
Dec. 23, 2025
Appeal Period: Completed
Dec. 12, 2025
Review Complete: Completed
Dec. 12, 2025
DR: Complete
Nov. 25, 2025
DR: In Review
Nov. 25, 2025
Assign Reviewers: Completed
Nov. 14, 2025
Fee Payment: Payment Received
Nov. 14, 2025
Prescreen Review: Passed
Nov. 14, 2025
Prescreen Review: In Progress
Nov. 12, 2025
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
Nov. 12, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan map
A one-page ArcGIS web map of the parcel and nearby addresses, dated Nov. 14, 2025, with no further site plan details in the text.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 1 page · 331 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Decisions
- Download Certificate of Appropriateness action letter
Approves removal of one tree in a historic district, with no mitigation required but planting of replacement trees encouraged, plus tree-protection and pruning conditions.
Dec. 12, 2025 · 5 pages · 302 KB · PDS-Action Letter
Notices
- Download Notice of approval for certificate of appropriateness
Planning staff determined the project follows the Boise City Zoning Ordinance and approved a request to remove one tree in a historic design overlay zone, with appeals due by Dec. 22, 2025.
Dec. 10, 2025 · 2 pages · 758 KB · PDS-Legal Notice
Application
- Download Certificate of Appropriateness application for tree removal
Application to remove a mature Bradford pear tree on a historic property, modifying an earlier certificate of appropriateness case.
Nov. 12, 2025 · 4 pages · 172 KB · PDS-Application
Studies and reports
- Download Arborist report on removing a Bradford pear tree
A certified arborist recommends removing a Bradford pear in the backyard because its large limbs threaten a neighboring garage roof and the species has a history of failure.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 1 page · 47 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Photos
- Download Site photos
Three photos of the property submitted with the Certificate of Appropriateness application, dated 11/14/2025.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 3 pages · 1.9 MB · PDS-Photos
Correspondence
- Download Boise Parks and Recreation comments on tree removal
Parks and Community Forestry concur that a mature Bradford Pear may be removed and encourage the applicant to plant a replacement tree.
Dec. 12, 2025 · 1 page · 59 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
Other documents
- Noticing radius map
Dec. 10, 2025 · 529 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Transmittal sheet
Nov. 28, 2025 · 100 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies
- Statement of legal interest
Nov. 26, 2025 · 43 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- Receipt
Nov. 14, 2025 · 134 KB · PDS-Receipts
