Planning project · Planning application
Neighborhood book cafe approved in former office building
The city approved turning a roughly 1,260-square-foot office into a small book pub serving limited food, wine, beer, coffee and tea. Hours are limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with outdoor seating on the rear patio only and two parking spaces off the alley.
About this application
Neighborhood Book Cafe
Project name on file: 1220 W HAYS ST
Timeline
Two days ago
4 documents added
May 22, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
May 19, 2026
Planning Applications: Generate Additional Application
May 12, 2026
Planning Applications: Notes
Reopen PLN per O. Harris to generate additional app.
March 20, 2026
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
March 17, 2026
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
Jan. 23, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Jan. 13, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Jan. 12, 2026
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
Dec. 30, 2025
Concept Review Complete: Notes
Emailed for CR 12/30
Dec. 23, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
Dec. 23, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan for proposed project
Site plan drawing showing parking, sidewalk, landscaped area, sewer and water lines, and property boundary, prepared by Idaho Property Survey Group.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 1 page · 124 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary report
Advisory staff summary for a proposed change of use from office to a small book pub, covering required applications, parking and alley access, and neighborhood cafe standards.
Jan. 12, 2026 · 2 pages · 458 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
- Download Project description for change of use to a book pub
Narrative describing a proposed change of use from office to a technology-free neighborhood book pub with light food and drink, limited parking, and daytime hours.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 1 page · 13 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application for a neighborhood book pub with limited food, wine, beer, coffee, and tea service in an R-3 zone, filed by The Crowded Table.
Dec. 23, 2025 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application
