BOISE — Nearby residents have voiced concerns over a unique proposal for affordable housing units in a Boise neighborhood. The crux of the issue — how to designate zoning for an out-of-the-box project.
Monday at the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission, West Bench residents challenged a proposed 100-unit complex that would house men seeking to grow their skill sets, all located on the property of the Mountain View Church of the Brethren.
As commissioners grappled with whether to approve the nonprofit project or deny it because of missing details, they ultimately decided to defer the application for a later vote, giving the church more time to address concerns…