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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Boise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Near North End Character Overlay variance reconsideration
The Land Group asked the commission to reconsider its denial of a variance from Near North End Character Overlay standards on W Hays Street. Commissioners declined to revisit the decision, leaving the denial in place.
Historic garage setback variance on Harrison Boulevard
A Harrison Boulevard homeowner wanted to add exterior stairs to safely reach attic storage in a legally non-conforming garage, citing a household disability and safety needs. The examiner found no hardship and room to redesign within setbacks, denying the variance.
Lancaster Drive rezone from R-2 to R-1B
A tiny 0.15-acre lot on North Lancaster Drive gets rezoned from compact to suburban residential — a spot change that drew no opposition.
Walnut Street setback variance denial
A proposal to build closer to the street-side lot line than R-1C zoning allows, and to depart from access and connectivity standards, was rejected. The denial keeps the standard setback and access rules intact for this near-downtown residential lot.