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Removal of mature chestnut tree in historic district approved with conditions

The city approved removing one mature chestnut tree after an arborist found it in poor structural health and the city forester agreed. No replacement is required, though planting one or two new trees is encouraged. The house must be retained and protected.

ApprovedDRH26-00307Filed Sept. 16, 2026North End · 1007 N 20th St+1 related filing
Site plan for Removal of mature chestnut tree in historic district approved with conditions
Site plan from the application documents.
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Ada County).

About this application

The homeowner asked to remove one mature chestnut tree at 1007 N 20th St in Boise's North End historic district. An arborist report found the tree in poor structural health, and the city forester agreed it can come down. The city approved the removal and requires no replacement tree, though planting one or two new trees is strongly encouraged.

Project name on file: 1007 N 20TH ST - Tree Removal

Timeline

  1. Yesterday

    20 documents added

  2. Yesterday

    Status changed from In review to Approved

    Reported as “Approved”.

  3. Two days ago

    Review Complete: Completed

  4. Two days ago

    DR: Complete

  5. Oct. 7, 2026

    DR: In Review

  6. Oct. 7, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  7. Oct. 6, 2026

    Review Complete: Corrections Required

  8. Sept. 29, 2026

    DR: Corrections Required

  9. Sept. 29, 2026

    DR: In Review

  10. Sept. 29, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  11. Sept. 29, 2026

    Fee Payment: Payment Received

  12. Sept. 28, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Passed

  13. Sept. 28, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  14. Sept. 18, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Corrections Required

  15. Sept. 17, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  16. Sept. 16, 2026

    Application Submittal: ePlanReview

  17. Sept. 16, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

Project narrative

Decisions

  • Planning Department letter approving removal of one tree in a historic design overlay district, subject to conditions of approval and the stated findings.

    Two days ago · 13 pages · 396 KB · PDS-Certificate of Appropriateness

    Download Certificate of Appropriateness approval letter for tree removal

Notices

  • Notice that a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove one tree in a historic design overlay zone was approved, with appeal information due by Oct. 23, 2026.

    Oct. 9, 2026 · 2 pages · 804 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

    Download Notice of approval for tree removal

Application

  • Minor Certificate of Appropriateness application proposing removal of an oak tree 25 to 35 feet tall, filed by the property's owner trust in a historic district.

    Sept. 16, 2026 · 4 pages · 168 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Tree removal application for Certificate of Appropriateness

Studies and reports

  • Certified arborist recommends removing a declining chestnut tree along the south property line due to extensive defoliation, exposed wood at the base, and risk to nearby property.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 16 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Arborist report on chestnut tree removal

Photos

  • Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 730 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 01_09.29.26
  • Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 715 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site photo, sheet 03
  • A single-page photograph filed with the Certificate of Appropriateness application, dated 9/29/2026; the image content is not described in the text.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 624 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Site photo 05
  • A single aerial photo of the site, submitted with the Certificate of Appropriateness application.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 206 KB · PDS-Photos

    Download Aerial image

Other documents

  • PDS-Agency Comments - PARKS COMMENTS_10.08.26

    Oct. 9, 2026 · 58 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Maps and Drawings - NOTICING RADIUS MAP

    Oct. 9, 2026 · 635 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • PDS-Transmittal Agencies - TRANSMITTAL SHEET

    Oct. 2, 2026 · 136 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 02_09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 689 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 04_09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 686 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 06_09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 698 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 07_09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 590 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - PHOTO 08_09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 507 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Receipts -

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 130 KB · PDS-Receipts

  • PDS-Statement of Legal Interest - 09.29.26

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 284 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest

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