Boise P&Z denies permit for Interfaith homeless shelter. Shelter leaders say they'll appeal [View all]
After months of discussion, debate, public comment, angry letters and expert insight, the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission finally reached a decision — and the answer was no.
The commission voted 5-1 Monday night to deny a controversial proposal for a new 205-bed Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter location on State Street, with Commissioner Meredith Stead voting against the motion.
It was a dramatic moment for a project that has garnered significant controversy since the shelter first announced plans for the location in April. And that controversy could linger on for months in a series of appeals and legal filings.
Commissioners laid out several concerns about the proposed site, including parking, a lack of space for guests and security. But most commissioners agreed on one main reason for denying the project: it would adversely affect the surrounding area and public services, and no conditions could mitigate that enough.
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