Boise Development Thread - Part II - Page 104

boisecynic · #**2061** Posted **Jul 19, 2017, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by TVurban

And a rendering of the new slightly urban (but not really) Downtown CVS

This one is fairly amusing to put it lightly. That little strip mall where CVS is proposed is only about 8 or 9 years old. Before that it was a Chevron and the owner was one of the nimbys protesting the CUB Interchange which could have dramatically improved the whole neighborhood by better accommodating pedestrians.

Sorry for the repost but here's what could have been at the Capitol, University, Boise intersection.

1993:

Cottonwood · #**2062** Posted **Jul 19, 2017, 8:47 PM**

In my opinion the existing building looks better when compared to the rendering for the pharmacy. Hopefully Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe relocates somewhere else in the downtown area.

Pizza Hut has vacated their sit down restaurants and are now only in small take out locations. Maybe that old Hut next door will be repurposed into a new restaurant or torn down?

Evo5Boise · #**2063** Posted **Jul 20, 2017, 1:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by DonDay

This isn't tall, but it is huge - almost as big as the new Simplot HQ.

Very nice article! I work in B36 out at Micron and this has been rumored for quite some time now. Much needed as they are cramming people in every nook and cranny out there (they have 3 modular trailers with people in the parking lot if that tells you anything).

Sawtooth · #**2064** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 12:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by TVurban

Does anybody know anything about this?http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=DRH16-00508

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=CUP16-00101

http://x.lnimg.com/attachments/AFF03...160635392F.pdf

boisecynic · #**2065** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 1:47 PM**

Thanks for posting that 1420 West Front project.

Realtor: "Site and Building are Adaptable to Many Uses: Retail/Flex, Restaurant/Brew Pub, Nightclub or Event/Performing Arts Center"

Developer/buyer: It's a tear down. "The project repurposes an old dilapidated warehouse on the corner of 15th Street and Front Street."

Synopsis: We don't know what the actual selling price was but the asking price was $51/sqft, or about $2,230,000 per acre. Wow.

It appears the total sq footage of living space will be 17,600sf. Land cost $600k, construction cost 3,520,000 at $200/sqft estimate, totaling over $4,000,000 for 8 units. So, um, $500,000+ per unit ($232sf not including profit) to live right next to the Connector and Skate Park? Yeah, wow.

TVurban · #**2066** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by boisecynic

Developer/buyer: It's a tear down. "The project repurposes an old dilapidated warehouse on the corner of 15th Street and Front Street."

Hmm, when I read "re-purpose" i thought they implied reuse... guess we have different definitions...

Edit.
They have new permit in with the city
http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=CUP17-00049
There is also a demolition permit.
http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=BLD17-02327

But also found this on their original conditional use permit... Notice how it mentions convert... not demolish...

boisecynic · #**2067** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 6:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by TVurban

Hmm, when I read "re-purpose" i thought they implied reuse... guess we have different definitions...

Edit.
They have new permit in with the city
http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=CUP17-00049
There is also a demolition permit.
http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=BLD17-02327

But also found this on their original conditional use permit... Notice how it mentions convert... not demolish...

Yeah I noticed that "repurpose" and snickered because it's gone now. But notice that the CUP was from 2016. I wonder how and when they changed their minds and how those conversations with P&Z went.

TVurban · #**2068** Posted **Jul 21, 2017, 7:03 PM**

On the new application the letter of intent says that by removing all of the interior walls, they found that the exterior walls were no longer structurally sound... and therefore will "construct an exact duplicate wall" in its place.

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...07211031173390

Visualize · #**2069** Posted **Jul 23, 2017, 11:51 PM**

^ Good. That crappy little warehouse had no redeeming qualities. That the developers had to likely find these loopholes to replace it shows how bad red tape regulations can be on redevelopment.

GrandTeton · #**2070** Posted **Jul 24, 2017, 7:46 PM**

I'm glad to see 8 more units go in! I wonder what the pricing will be, considering that it's adjacent to the Connector...

Sawtooth · #**2071** Posted **Jul 24, 2017, 10:48 PM**

#MYRTLESTREET4EVER

Visualize · #**2072** Posted **Jul 24, 2017, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by GrandTeton

I'm glad to see 8 more units go in! I wonder what the pricing will be, considering that it's adjacent to the Connector...

BoiseCynic broke it down in some previous posts (estimating 500K+ per unit), which seems more expensive than anyone would ever want to pay to live in that location, but we'll see. Hoping we don't get left with a demolition and no building.

Evo5Boise · #**2073** Posted **Jul 25, 2017, 12:17 AM**

The Residence Inn turned out really good I think.

Visualize · #**2074** Posted **Jul 25, 2017, 5:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Evo5Boise

The Residence Inn turned out really good I think.

Totally. Digging this recent shot from Sawtooth.

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Originally Posted by Sawtooth

#MYRTLESTREET4EVER

Sawtooth · #**2075** Posted **Jul 28, 2017, 9:03 PM**

Boise Avenue @ Protest Road
http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...10271017371690

Progress on The Arboretum at Barber Station, Warm Springs Ave @ Parkcenter Blvd.

This is the link to my post back in March when the river was showing who's boss.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...postcount=1876

Serenity before the Boise River opens tomorrow for the rafting & tubing season
Looking downstream from the East Parkcenter Boulevard Bridge
les bois!! they are still standing

the floodwaters eroded away the grass

Bown Crossing ~ opposite of the Boise River from the The Arboretum at Barber Station
SE Boise
http://pds.cityofboise.org/planning/...mmercial/bown/

The new Bown Crossing Library!

Sawtooth · #**2076** Posted **Jul 30, 2017, 10:22 PM**

Capitol Boulevard @ Main Street
City Hall Plaza redo ~ delayed but finally in progress
The Boise City Hall Plaza "Cottonwoods"

https://www.ctystudio.com/current/20...za-cottonwoods

I am sorry I have posted so many photos this weekend
It has been a really active weekend for me
out and about

Visualize · #**2077** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 2:55 AM**

So ridiculous to install "art" that is just rusty metal shards that are supposed to represent cottonwood trees. I know it's a wild idea, but maybe..just....plant a tree.

Cottonwood · #**2078** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 7:19 PM**

Thanks for the pics Sawtooth.

Here is info for residential infill on State Street next to St. Mary's Crossing. It is not huge but infill is good right? :

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http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=PUD17-00011
Construct 11 unit apartment complex

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...07141541060020

el conquistador · #**2079** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 7:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cottonwood

Thanks for the pics Sawtooth.

Here is info for residential infill on State Street next to St. Mary's Crossing. It is not huge but infill is good right? :

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...07141541060020

That will be nice for that parcel, actually.

FutureNorthEnder · #**2080** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 7:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sawtooth

I am sorry I have posted so many photos this weekend
It has been a really active weekend for me
out and about

Don't apologize for your photos. I really appreciate them and those posted by others, too.