Andrea Tuning
From: KERRI ADAMS <KERRIADAMS2@msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:30 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Changes to Code
I am all for changes to the outdated zoning plan that would allow for multi‐family and mixed‐used neighborhoods. It's what we need as a community and the only way we have a chance of housing all Boiseans of different incomes. I live in Northwest Boise (Castle and Pierce Park) and most of the new housing being built is single family, large and expensive except for those close to State Street which follow what I believe the new zoning plan is shooting for. My neighborhood could use smaller homes on smaller lot sizes. Townhomes would be great. I live in one of the few townhomes in my area and it's a great lifestyle. Many of my neighbors are older and live in bigger homes that they can't take care of. Giving them smaller choices with less upkeep in the same neighborhood would be great! A neighborhood cafe would be great!
Thanks for all your hard work on this rewrite.
Sincerely,
Kerri L. Adams 6263 W. Cohiba Lane Boise, ID 83703
Andrea Tuning
From: Christine Brown <teenersemail@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:40 PM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Public Comment Submission
I DO NOT want multi‐family structures built within our neighborhoods. That will negatively impact our property values. It was made pretty clear by meeting attendees that the majority of people did not want apartments or four‐plexes being built in neighborhoods. That should stand without negotiation. It would be nice to have a required distance requirement from any single‐family home neighborhoods.
There should be something within the code to require proper upkeep of any multi‐family structure. So many look run down and unkept. This makes for a poor reflection on our communities and city overall.
‐‐Christine Hopson Brown, Winstead Park Neighborhood Association
Andrea Tuning
From: Brandy Burkhart <lakehouse33@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:12 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] NO TO UP-ZONING
NO to UP‐ZONING!!
it is not good for Boise, Idaho
Sent from my iPhone
Andrea Tuning
From: David Carlson <dcarlson@madelinegeorge.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:51 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Zoning Code Rewrite
Please deny the zoning code rewrite.
I am in strong opposition to this matter.
David Carlson
2116 Danmor Boise, Idaho 83712
Sincerely,
David
Andrea Tuning
From: noreply@cityofboise.org
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 6:01 PM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: A Zoning Code Rewrite formal comment has been submitted
The following information was submitted:
Name collin elias
Email coverelf@gmail.com
Address 407 Riverview Dr
Comment
From what I understand from reading the rewrites is that developers can continue (legally) to build as they have been‐ large houses filling up the lot‐ the greatest bang for their buck. That's the American economy. At the end of the day, that is what you're trying to stop‐urban sprawl. But they're not going to accept losing money. And in residential communities the amount of low‐income housing the rewrites will produce will not result in much. But it will definitely take away the community's charm. Only older sections will be affected and those are the communities that make Boise, Boise. Somehow the new zoning codes doesn't make sense to me. Thank you for trying. thank you Mayor McLean and your team for your hard work and trying to keep Boise KIND.
If you have additional comments that exceed the comment box limit, upload them here.
I am not a robot
Andrea Tuning
From: Robert Finley <robertfinley4@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2023 10:09 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Zoning code ordinance
City Council, Madam Mayor and Planning and Zoning Commission,
I'd like to express my concerns over the future of Boise Idaho's neighborhoods. Especially the downtown core where everyone thinks that density is the best step forward.
I'd like to offer my opinion about this based on the change in our west downtown area. ADU's have popped up everywhere down here with two story buildings in backyard's that completely take away their neighbors privacy. That's not a feature that our residents are happy with. Numerous renters and potential homeowners have refused to buy the house they had rented or were given a lease option just because of the recent ADU's being built. Even the existing apartments that were torn down to make room for a larger 3 to 4 story Condominiums/townhomes that go against the initial response of staying at 45 feet in height.
The streets are already overcrowded down here with only one car passing through at a time. Safety hazard for our first responders. North/South streets park on one side. East/West streets park on one side or else use the areas they have in their alleys. Walking through a few alleys proves there is plenty of space back there. That way our street cleaners can keep the neighborhoods clean and river drains unclogged. I am definitely opposed at the City Planning and Zoning Commission's re‐write unless it addresses the above mentioned concerns.
Respectfully,
Robert Finley
2420 W. Jefferson St Boise, Idaho 83702
Andrea Tuning
From: Sasha Finley <sashafinley4@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:55 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Modern zoning codes ( rewrite)
My name is Sasha Finley and I live in the West End district. I'm adamantly opposed to furthering density‐ nothing good can come of this unless your talking about rainforest. Space is a quality of life issue and nobody wants their neighbors building up to look into your back yard‐ loss of privacy!
Furthermore there is the issue of excessive parked cars on streets these homeowners are not utilizing their garages or back alley space, I think the first code you might want to consider is not housing density ‐ but Parking Codes!
I would think parking on only one side of street running north to south and parking on only one side running east to west makes sense for saftey purposes and also ease the City street sweepers job too .
Sincerely
Sasha Finly
Andrea Tuning
From: zoninginfo
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:11 AM
To: Ryan Haner
Subject: RE: I support the upzone
Thank you for your comments, I am forwarding them to zoningrewrite@cityofboise.org to be considered on the public record by our elected and appointed officials. If you have any further comments, please direct them to zoningrewrite@cityofboise.org
Thank you.
Jeff Lowe, AICP, CFM Senior Planner Planning and Development Services cityofboise.orgCreating a city for everyone.
From: Ryan Haner <rhaner@cityofboise.org>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 5:48 PM
To: zoninginfo <zoninginfo@cityofboise.org>
Subject: I support the upzone
I have been looking at the plan and it seems good to me. I like the emphasis for many areas to be more walkable. I only hope we can see increased public transportation and disincentives for personal vehicle use.
Thanks for what you are doing. Keep at it!
From: dkemper398@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 12:07 PM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] Thank You
The zoning rewrite is inspired, well‐done and long overdue. Boise of the future will thank you again and again. Please bring it into reality.
Don Kemper
1821 Edgecliff Terrace, 83702
Andrea Tuning
From: edwardmce@everyactioncustom.com on behalf of John e McEachern <edwardmce@everyactioncustom.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 10:22 AM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] I am an older large home owner I’m the north end and I Support the Modern Zoning Code
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission,
I am writing to express my support for the Modern Zoning Code. The city of Boise’s Modern Zoning Code is one of the best things we can do to make Boise more bikeable and walkable, support water and energy efficiency, plant more trees, and make homes in Boise more affordable for everyone.
The modern zoning code ensures we follow the best practices to grow sustainably and responsibly.
I strongly encourage the Boise City Council Members to support this modern zoning code that staff and residents have spent years crafting.
Sincerely,
John e McEachern
1205 N 11th St Boise, ID 83702‐4102 edwardmce@aol.com
Andrea Tuning
From:
Gregg Ostrow <geo@greggostrow.com>Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 8:20 AM
To: Lena Walker; Timothy Keane; ZoningRewrite; Andrea Tuning; Deanna Dupuy
Cc: Annie Black; Drew Alexander
Subject: [External] Things to consider
We are almost done with this. And yes, I am ge ng red of thinking about it, but I made an oath to myself to keep going un l City Council approves it next month.
Once again, I am working backwards. What are the affordable unit sizes that will best serve Boise? And, once again I am focusing on the R‐1C zone.
Consider allowing a 3‐BR ‐1,000 sf ADU if it is recorded as affordable. It can require neighbor no fica on. You would need a parking space for it in addi on to the residence.
The rent for a 3‐ person household at 80% AMI is $1,970 per month. 4‐person is $2,188! This is not chump change!
I would consider this off my alley. You should want 3‐BR affordable housing. Good for a family.
Even allowing 2‐ 700 sf ADUs is a good op on. Once again, we are looking at affordability. I would rather see this than the 8,000 sf duplex. You could stack two units and s ll be under 25 .
The duplex should be your concern now. The Incen ves for a triplex and fourplex may automa cally limit the size of the units since you can sell it for only $350,000 at 120% AMI. You are probably looking at a 1‐person studio.
I have to ques on your desire to increase the height of units. It may increase density in the Incen ve 2 zone where you can construct over 4 units, but will not in the Incen ve 1 zone. So having said that, and listening to Byron Folwell, who says you cannot have different requirements for all of the R‐1C zones, but you can have different requirements for the Incen ve 2 zone where you want density!!!
So put the FAR and Small residen al height transi on back in for duplexes that are not in the Incen ve 2 zone. Leave them out for the Incen ve 2 zone.
I heard you are considering lot coverage for Dwelling, Detached. What a great idea! This may work for duplexes also. But beware, you can end up with tall structures with small floor plates. I will model this for you.
Thanks again for listening to my Wednesday Rant
Gregg D. Ostrow, AIA
208‐866‐3168
Andrea Tuning
From: Therrie Butz <therriepuckett@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 1:29 PM
To: ZoningRewrite
Subject: [External] No to upzone
Many old neighborhoods are being destroyed with noise, cars that speed down the streets and parking that lets no space for visitors who have lived in their homes for years. 3,4,5 or 6 drivers move into a home and guess what parking is now an issue. Loud music parties and noise is now an issue. People’s roaming the yards in the middle of the night deciding to choose to pick up yard ornaments. When you retire you try and make your home accessible so you can live out your life in your own home. Now your safety is an issue. Taxes are soaring upward as infill homes are expensive and if they can buy a home and split the lot the home becomes worth a lot and everyone pays the price as their value goes up and so do their taxes. We don’t need to keep crowding everyone with traffic noise and parking issues. Developers are on it for the money. They make their money and leave and once the mess is done there is no going back. No. no. No. Developers are already running Boise city and ads county Sent from my iPhone