Planning project · Planning application
New science research building proposed on Boise State campus
The Design Review Commission held a hearing on July 17 for the project, which is on an 11.79-acre site. No new parking is planned, and some on-street parking spaces may be removed. No decision is on file.

About this application
A new science research building on the BSU campus
Project name on file: R8048011910
Timeline
Today
Status changed from “Pending Application Submittal” to “Planning Application Submittal”
Today
Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application
Today
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Two days ago
6 documents added
July 21, 2025
IDR Review Complete: IDR Complete
July 21, 2025
Neighborhood Meeting Review: Not Required
There are no off-campus properties within a 300-foot radius of the proposed building footprint. The applicant invited the registered Neighborhood Association to a meeting to discuss the project, and the NA did not attend.
July 17, 2025
Public hearing: Hybrid
June 26, 2025
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 3
June 4, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
June 4, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Conceptual imagery of campus location and building massing
Single-page concept diagrams showing the site context and conceptual massing for the proposed science research building, labeled with nearby campus features.
June 4, 2025 · 1 page · 3.7 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Plans
- Download Updated IDR plans
Overall landscape and site plan for the Science Research Building, showing the revised layout of areas, swales, parking, loading and utilities.
July 10, 2025 · 5 pages · 26.4 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download Concept site plan and conceptual massing diagram
Concept site plan for a Boise State University science research building, showing a conceptual massing diagram and site context with neighboring campus buildings and facilities.
July 3, 2025 · 1 page · 3.7 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary report
Advisory summary of a concept review for a proposed science research building on the Boise State University campus, covering zoning, parking, and design standards.
June 26, 2025 · 3 pages · 455 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application for a new science research building for Boise State University, filed by Lombard Conrad Architects on behalf of the State of Idaho (Board of Education) in an MX-U zone.
June 4, 2025 · 2 pages · 155 KB · PDS-Application
Studies and reports
- Download Interdepartmental review summary report, solid waste recommendations
Summarizes the July 17, 2025 interdepartmental review for a Boise State University science research building, including Public Works solid waste requirements for the Design Review application.
July 21, 2025 · 7 pages · 1.1 MB · PDS-Interdepartmental Review Summary Report