Kim Moss - 10-231
Charlene Way
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Subject:FW: New submission from meridiancity.org/council/request.html-Linder Village
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Subject: New submission from meridiancity.org/council/request.html
Hey there,
Someone just submitted your form on meridiancity.org. Here's what they had to say:
Request for Mayor and Council
Name Kim Moss
_replyto kimjin221@yahoo.com
Street Address 2113 W Teano Dr
City Meridian
State Idaho
Zip Code 83646-3555
Subject Linder Village/Winco
Message Hi,
I was very dismayed to see that the latest meeting for the new development at Linder
and Chinden was met with such opposition that it was turned down by planning and
zoning. I understand that homeowners are upset that live in the surrounding
areas. However, Chinden has always been a state highway, and I think it's more
unusual for so many homes and neighborhoods to back up to a state highway than
retail and shops. As many other people probably feel, whenever you decide to
purchase a home adjacent to empty fields, there is always the risk of a new
development that might upset people one way or another. I'm sure if Linder and
Chinden decided to place large apartment complexes, the same people would be
upset, perhaps even more.
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I have also lived in other states where Winco backs up to residential areas and
although I was not present when Winco was being built, the finished result was that
people really loved having a Winco right by them. I would almost bet that if Winco is
approved, a large percentage of these people who originally opposed this idea would
actually really like having the convenience of Winco and the competitive prices it
brings to the area! For example, years ago before Target was built at Chinden and
Eagle Rd, there was large opposition against it being built there. My in laws who live
very close were very upset about it. However, now that it has been built, they have
shopped there for years now!
From what I understand, the developer is also going to help ease traffic congestion
along Chinden by helping to pay for road widening up to several miles. This is a win
for every person that lives in this area!!! Yes, traffic will increase with shops, but so
it will with new neighborhoods, apartments, schools, etc. If we have the option of
improving our road system in the next year or so versus the unforeseeable future if
left in the hands of the ITD or the ACHD, then this would benefit thousands of
commuters every day!
I also feel from looking at the website for the new development at Linder and
Chinden that the developer will be aiming for a higher upscale shopping area, similar
to the Village. Albeit it might not be as nice without the water features, something
built in this area will have a certain standard to maintain to being pleasing to the
surrounding areas.
I cannot tell you how many people who live by me are excited by the idea of a Winco
(and a Costco) being so close and accessible in perhaps just a short time! I live only
perhaps less than 2 miles from Linder and Chinden and the sentiment from neighbors
and friends contrasts greatly to the few homeowners who are putting up a loud and
tough fight. In the scheme of things, these few hundred people protesting is a very
small percentage of the thousands of people who would benefit from this shopping
complex.
Also, I would like to point out that the added tax revenue Meridian would receive
would be substantial over the course of months, years, and decades! It would be a
huge boost for our thriving community and I strongly feel that all residents of
Meridian would benefit from this over the course of many years.
I would like to add that although it looks as if I have not been a resident of Meridian
for long due to moves around the country for work and school, I am actually a native
Idahoan and grew up in the Boise and Meridian area. I have witnessed first hand the
explosion of new residents relocating to our beloved city and state. I feel that as our
population keeps increasing, we also need to have conveniences and shops nearby th at
will help ease congestion and traffic in other areas. If shopping is limited to so few of
places, that will actually increase traffic around those areas. There's nothing bad in
having shopping so near to home.
I hope you have read my concerns. I really feel this would benefit many people long
term. Thank you for your time!
Kim Moss
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208-921-3495
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