Boise Development Thread - Part II

[jthomps4]

Yes. And a 25 story version would be a great addition.

Originally Posted by Boisebro

this one? there were rumors at the time that there was a 20+ floor version of this, as well, which would've made it a new tallest.

[Boisebro]

last month's design review meeting to review the Winco project on Myrtle got pushed to March 11:

DRH19-00560 / Bruce Bastian - JB Earl Company
Location: 7201 W. Fairview Avenue
Construct a mixed-use residential and commercial development consisting of nine buildings with 11,000 square feet of retail, 235 residential units, and resident amenities on property located in a C- 2D (General Commercial with Design Review) zone. (This item was deferred at the February 12, 2020 hearing.)
Katelyn Menuge

this is scheduled to be a work session to review 50% of the construction drawings.

you can see all the documents to date on PDS:

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/details.aspx?id=DRH19-00252


this document shows and aerial view of the project to give a good perspective:

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/Documents.aspx?id=201906141305470980

[Boisebro]

Originally Posted by jthomps4

Does anyone have any insight into the demand for downtown office space? I was thinking about the potential for a new 10+, or hopefully20+, story building and whether or not there would be one in the next 5 years if the economy remains strong. With the new Simplot headquarters and 11th & Idaho downtown, plus the space at Eagle & Overland and Ten Mile; I'm curious if everything is filling up and being absorbed, or it there's a surplus that has softened the market.

new story in BoiseDev had a link to a TOK study on office vacancy. even with all the recent new buildings (such as Pioneer Crossing), downtown vacancy rates are still extremely low:

Downtown Boise
Total SF: 6,941,603
Occupied: 6,529,062
Vacancy rate: 5.94%

Office vacancy for Ada county is even lower, at 5.5%. I think downtown could EASILY absorb a large-scale office tower; Boise really has been a "if you build it they will come" type of market in recent years.

[Cottonwood]

I've received an email with information that 132 Main Condos (between 1st and 2nd Streets) will be breaking ground this summer. The Metropolitan condos on 8th Street in the North End are finally beginning construction soon with a completion in summer of next year. Several projects will begin construction in the West End this summer, and of course Garden City is exploding with new residential multi family developments.

Does anyone know about the status of Trappers Island?

https://www.idahopress.com/trapper-s-island/pdf_c236434c-9372-55f4-93b7-909e02636e53.html

The last I heard is that the developer was being sued by someone (cough) who lives on the Bench above Albertsons Park because they don't want their view impeded upon by the height of the proposed buildings.

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews...5c92cd0c07d50.image.jpg?resize=750%2C388


And, I also echo the appreciation of the photo updates from Sawtooth. This forum has to be the best and most thorough place on the web to see photo updates of construction progress in our city.

[Boisebro]

trapper's island was approved last fall. story from Boisedev:

The council decides

Ultimately, the decision went to the city council members, who had an extensive back and forth.

“This is one of those places in our city that is really special. The park is a jewel. This parcel is so unique,” council president Lauren McLean said. “We need to grow our housing. We know we are many homes short. And we need to do that as close to the downtown core as possible – which means dense and up, so our residents can live near where they work.”

“This is five buildings, it provides a lot of housing,” council pro tem Elaine Clegg said. “To me it’s not the bulk but how they address Kathryn Albertson Park. I think the applicant has made a fair effort to make sure that while the buildings will be bulky they will be a little bit different type and a little bit different feel and they address the impact on the park.”

“The decision is pretty easy for me,” council member Scot Ludwig said. “I think this is the wrong project for this location. In my opinion, it has to be the existing height limitation.”

In the end, Ludwig lost to his fellow councilors. They voted 5-1 to approve the project at 70 feet, with a list of potential design adjustments.

[Cottonwood]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

trapper's island was approved last fall. story from Boisedev:

Yes approved, but potentially delayed by a law suit, or so I've heard.

[Boisebro]

Originally Posted by Cottonwood

Yes approved, but potentially delayed by a law suit, or so I've heard.

I think there was a threat of a lawsuit from the Albertsons family who live on the bench, but the same article I quoted above shows that the meeting also discussed their concerns.

https://boisedev.com/news/2019/09/11/hig...ncil-makes-decision-on-riverfront-condos

if they do sue, I don't think they have a leg to stand on. they don't own the view, and during the meeting, the developers provided renderings that show the project would have little to no impact on their view.

[DonDay]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

I think there was a threat of a lawsuit from the Albertsons family who live on the bench, but the same article I quoted above shows that the meeting also discussed their concerns.

https://boisedev.com/news/2019/09/11/hig...ncil-makes-decision-on-riverfront-condos

if they do sue, I don't think they have a leg to stand on. they don't own the view, and during the meeting, the developers provided renderings that show the project would have little to no impact on their view.

They did, in fact, sue:

https://boisedev.com/news/2020/03/02/trappers-island-boise-joe-scott

[Sawtooth]

[Sawtooth]

[Boisebro]

nice shots. getting tough to keep track of everything.

have they started work on the parking garage at St Luke's West? I found these images that show it going along the connector:







images from Hummel Architects.

[OhGoodGlavin]

It looks like the old apartments at Belmont and Grant have been demolished (they were earlier being prepped) in advance of the new ballpark for the Boise State baseball team. We'll probably get a groundbreaking later in the spring.

I believe that Gardner's offer was selected, which IIRC involved a property swap in lieu of payment.

[Boisebro]

Originally Posted by OhGoodGlavin

It looks like the old apartments at Belmont and Grant have been demolished (they were earlier being prepped) in advance of the new ballpark for the Boise State baseball team. We'll probably get a groundbreaking later in the spring.

I believe that Gardner's offer was selected, which IIRC involved a property swap in lieu of payment.

good to hear. the baseball team is off to a very good start. they won their last two series, and are playing solid ball. I was able to watch a couple of games online and was impressed... even against a ranked Texas team on the road, they stood toe to toe and had opportunities to win.

I hope they do a solid job on the design and have a decent seating capacity. this team could be a hot draw if they have a good year (even a .500 season would be a pleasant surprise).

[Sawtooth]

Originally Posted by Boisebro

nice shots. getting tough to keep track of everything.

have they started work on the parking garage at St Luke's West? I found these images that show it going along the connector

Thanks! I missed a few buildings under construction but I will — them via my lens soon. I'm looking forward to the new apartments beginning construction on that parking lot next to The Basque Block and also the construction of The Vanguard.

I didn't notice construction on the parking garage at St. Luke's on 27th but I'm assuming it will begin soon.

[Cottonwood]

Originally Posted by Sawtooth

Are there updated renderings? If I recall correctly, there will be two separate buildings.

[Boisebro]

Originally Posted by Cottonwood

Are there updated renderings? If I recall correctly, there will be two separate buildings.

Don posted an image yesterday on twitter; I've included it below. These projects got approved for streetscape enhancements which helps move them forward.

[BOI-IDA]

Thanks for the updates Sawtooth. Your photography skills are quite impressive!

Originally Posted by Boisebro

images from Hummel Architects.

That large empty lot in the distance (the old Roundtree Chevrolet ) is overdue for development.

IIRC, there was a multi-use proposal a few years back. Has anyone heard anything lately?

[DonDay]

Originally Posted by BOI-IDA

That large empty lot in the distance (the old Roundtree Chevrolet ) is overdue for development.

IIRC, there was a multi-use proposal a few years back. Has anyone heard anything lately?

I mentioned that a bit in this story - and I hope to have some more news soon

[Cottonwood]

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[Cottonwood]

Hopefully Jaialdi is not postponed.

https://www.jaialdi.com/


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