Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Tony Torres
Boise
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Voting record (77)
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APPROVED
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND PARTIAL DENIAL ON CONSENT
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Consent agenda: minutes, Montana Subdivision, and Adler Industrial rezone
CPA26-00002 / Boise State University 2025 Campus Master Plan
Called it a thorough plan aligned with city goals and responsible growth downtown.
APPROVED
RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION
CFH26-00054 / Riverside Hospitality pedestrian bridge
The bridge was vetted in a 20-plus-year public plan and its footprint is minimal.
CAR26-00001 / Cedar Creek Architectural Design rezone (Rising Sun recovery residence site)
The rezone conflicts with Blueprint Boise's industrial land protections and the pending rail study; the modern code discourages development agreements.
CUP26-00017 / Welltower Vista Point PUD modification
SUB26-00025 / Vista Point Subdivision preliminary plat
approve the consent agenda as drafted
defer CUP26-17 and SUB26-25 at 2017 West Victory Road to September 14th
APPROVE THE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM BUILDING AND PARKING PLACEMENT PROVISIONS; DENY THE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM STREETSCAPE, ACCESS, AND CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT
approve the request for Boise river system permit for ongoing maintenance and enhancement projects
recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat to council
deny CVA26-26 in regards to the streetscape improvements along Eisenman
defer CVA26-26 in regards to the streetscape improvements on the Gowen portion of the project, with the understanding the applicant knows this would need to be with -- reheard within 60 days unless th
Consent agenda: Chronos Village Subdivision (SUB26-00022) and The Whosoevers CUP (CUP26-00020)
Defer Welltower CUP and Vista Point Subdivision to September 14
Rudeen Architects variance at 9035 S Federal Way
Boise River system permit (CFH26-00039)
Gowen Business Park Subdivision No. 2 (SUB26-00027) recommended to council
Deny variance on Eisenman Road frontage (CVA26-00026, part 1)
Found no hardship justifying the variance and cited the value of predictable development patterns
Defer Gowen Road sidewalk variance and slip lane question (CVA26-00026, part 2)
approve work session minutes from June 1st and meeting minutes from June 1st as well as June 8th and items A, one, and four
DENY THE REQUEST TO RECONSIDER
approve the sub 25-0096, Innovator subdivision, on 6310 South Orchard Street, with the adjustment to 14E as stated in the staff presentation of adding commercial portion of the subdivision in the high
recommend denial on CAR 26-2, Matson Homes, based on the staff -- staff report findings
recommend approval of CAR26-6, which is the annexation piece, and also recommend approval. So recommend approval to city council on CAR26-6. And then recommend approval as P&C commission on the CUP26-
Consent agenda: minutes, PUD time extension, Moss Run and Barnwood subdivisions
CVA26-00012 / The Land Group — reconsideration of variance denial
SUB25-00096 / Innovator Subdivision — recommended approval
approve the consent agenda as constructed
deny CVA26-7, CUP26-6, and CUP- -- CU -- I'm sorry -- SUB26-6, the Audra Lane subdivision
CVA26-00012 / The Land Group — Reconsideration Request Deferred
SUB26-00016 / Coy Subdivision — Approved on Consent
Audra Lane Subdivision — Variance and CUP Modification Denied; Subdivision Recommended for Denial
Said the townhome product is treated differently under the new code and the project was trying to fit too many things
APPROVE AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL ON CONSENT
Consent agenda: CUP time extensions and two conditional use permits
approve SUB25-52 Eastport Industrial Subdivision on 2392 East Winco Court with all the recommended conditions of approval as stated
approve the consent agenda consisting of items number two and three
Consent agenda: Denridge Bench and Vernon subdivisions
Eastport Industrial Subdivision preliminary plat (SUB25-00052)
Deny CUP modification and variance for Cathedral of the Rockies parking lot (CUP26-00009 / CVA26-00012)
The code prohibits a surface parking lot as a principal use and the variance would grant a special right.
approve the consent agenda as constructed
recommend approval of CAR26-4, the Ahlquist modification of a development agreement on approximately 1.19 acres in an MX-5/DA with the terms and conditions in the staff report
APPROVE AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL ON CONSENT
CAR26-00004 / Ahlquist — development agreement modification at 200 N 4th St
The MX-5 zone has no unit minimum or maximum, so the change is clear-cut.