Boise shelter groundbreaking, townhouse developments, coffee shops. Coming near you

The latest proposed developments, housing and other construction projects, and new businesses around Idaho’s Treasure Valley:

Boise

Interfaith Sanctuary, a nonprofit Boise shelter, held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday marking the start of renovation work on its new home in a former Salvation Army thrift store.

It took the nonprofit nearly two years to secure a conditional use permit for the project. The proposed homeless shelter on State Street faced opposition from neighbors who worried the new location would have adverse effects on nearby homes.

“Interfaith Sanctuary would not have been able to make it through this arduous process without the amazing partners who have stood by our side, helping us navigate every challenge that was presented to us,” Jodi Peterson-Stigers, executive director of Interfaith Sanctuary, said in a news release.

The new shelter, located at 4308 W. State St., will provide more space for guests and more services, such as recovery, job training and mental health.

Interfaith Sanctuary said in a news release that the shelter will help keep senior citizens safely housed, provide a secure setting for families with children and create more meaningful space for all guests. The nonprofit will be able to house an additional 100 people per night at the new site.

Once the remodel is complete, the building on State Street will be 42,500 square feet. Interfaith Sanctuary’s current emergency shelter on River Street is 10,000 square feet.

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Jaelynq Funk with JBI Elemental has requested a list of neighbors to contact for a meeting about a proposed development of 39 townhouses in Harris Ranch.

The Hygge Townhomes would be constructed at 3698 E. Warm Springs Ave., just south of Parkcenter Boulevard. The subdivision would consist of nine buildings, for a total of 39 units and one common lot, according to the application.

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KM Engineering has requested a list of neighbors for a meeting about a proposed Starbucks drive-thru at 2730 W. Airport Way, near Vista Avenue. The coffee shop would be “located in an area surrounded by existing businesses, industrial uses, the Boise Airport and in proximity to existing residences, making it compatible with the existing neighborhood,” according to its application.

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Shari Stiles, of the city of Meridian, has requested a list of neighbors to contact for a meeting about a proposed development of 192 apartment units and approximately 91 town home lots at 9744 W. State St., east of North Eagle Road.

The Franz Witte site project would call for the annexation and zoning of parcels, according to the application.

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Dominic Pera with JGT Architecture has filed a request for a permit for the construction of a new office warehouse for Trax Electric, Inc., at 335 N. Ancestor Place near the intersection of Five Mile Road and Emerald Street.

The project would consist of a “new building that houses the shop, storage and office space for the company,” according to the application.

Meridian

Dutch Bros. wants to open a new drive-thru coffee shop at the northeast corner of West Cobalt Drive and South Ten Mile Road.

The proposed store would be located in a 5,825-square-foot building, with room for three other tenants, according to a permit application filed with the city. Dutch Bros. plans to have dual drive-thru lanes with stacking for up to 27 vehicles at the site.

The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the project at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at Meridian City Hall.

Nampa

Kathleen Roma, of Landmark Pacific Development Inc., an Eagle development company, wants to build a storage unit at the southwest corner of Railroad Street and Happy Valley Road.

The Reflections Edge Mini Storage project would be on 3.7 acres, according to the application.

The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposal at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at City Hall.

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Indigo Bird Home Goods, a fabric store, leased a 5,000-square-foot retail space at 410 N. Franklin Blvd., according to a news release from Colliers Idaho.

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Randall Collective Inc. leased a 2,500-square-foot retail space at 200 12th Ave. S., Colliers Idaho reported.

Around Idaho

The University of Idaho’s College of Engineering is partnering with Micron to grow the state’s semiconductor manufacturing workforce through its Next Generation Microelectronics Research Center.

The research center, launched in 2014, allows undergraduate and graduate students to gain experience through research projects funded by Micron, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense, among others, according to a news release from the university.

“Strengthening U.S. technology leadership requires talented engineers and technicians with diverse skill sets,” said Scott Deboer, executive vice president of Micron’s Technology and Products organization, in the news release. “U of I’s College of Engineering is leading the charge in Idaho with world-class undergraduate and graduate education programs and research across the field of microelectronics.”

U of I said its expanding its microelectronics courses and training programs, with certificate programs on the way.