PZ - REVISED NarrativeCC O M P A N I E S
3084 East Lanark Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 887-7994 tel.
(208) 887-7998 fax
January 4, 2018
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Re: Seyam East Subdivision — Comprehensive Plan Modification, Annexation, Zoning and
Preliminary Plat - Narrative
Dear City of Meridian:
Volante Investments, LLLP and Ronald W. Van Auker are applying for the above referenced
approvals for 23 acres on the north side of Franklin Road to the east of Eagle Road. The
westerly most 8 acres of the subject property has been annexed and is zoned light industrial.
The 3 — 5 acre parcels to the east have not been annexed and are currently zoned RUT in Ada
County. We desire the annexation of this additional 15 acres and request light industrial zoning.
We would also like to divide the 23 acres into 10 individual lots of an approximate size of 2
acres.
The request for the Comprehensive Plan Modification is based on the uses surrounding the
subject property and the shortage of light industrial property in the City of Meridian. The
subject property is located on the industrial corridor which runs on the north side of Franklin
Road extending from Maple Grove Road to 10 Mile Road. Other than commercial uses at the
major intersections of Milwaukee Road and Eagle Road, the entire north side of Franklin Road is
light industrial uses.
There is a limited amount of industrial property in the City of Meridian and notable demand.
We have developed and own a significant number of industrial buildings in the City of Meridian.
Industrial development is an essential component of the economic vitality of a city and the
subject property is some of the only remaining undeveloped property along the Franklin Road
industrial corridor.
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City of Meridian
January 4, 2018
The majority of the area bounded by Eagle Road, Franklin Road, Pine Avenue and Cloverdale
Road is industrially zoned with several retail uses and the Lewis and Clark Middle School. We
propose to extend all utilities to the subject property and extend the east west roadway with an
additional roadway connecting to Franklin Road.
We anticipate these lots will be home to wholesale distribution uses with some light assembly
and light manufacturing. There will be no unsightly uses or uses which produce offensive noise
or smells.
The Van Auker Companies have been developing industrial properties in the Treasure Valley
since 1969. Our approach is to build and lease the buildings which requires us to make sure our
developments are occupied by compatible uses and the buildings are well maintained. We
appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Bradleyer