Jane Albert 2-231
Charlene Way
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Friday, February 23, 2018 5:00 PM
To:Christopher Johnson; Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Lost Rapids H-2018-0004
From: Jane Albert [ mailto:albert.jane@outlook.com ]
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 4:58 PM
To: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Lost Rapids H-2018-0004
I am writing to state my opposition to the application Lost Rapids H-2018-0004.
In 2015 we carefully planned our move to Meridian to be with our extended family and carefully studied
subdivisions before settling upon Spurwing of which Mayor Tammy de Weerd declares “a premier
neighborhood." We then carefully researched to learn of the fate of the land on the corner of North 10 Mile
Road and West Chinden Boulevard prior to building in Spurwing, fully understanding that it would not remain
farmland forever. And with that research complete we put our faith in the what appears in City of Meridian
Comprehensive plan as a sensible and reasonable growth path for the parcel.
But careful planning and research was for naught. Today, we are flummoxed by the applications filed by GFI-
Meridian Investments and Brighton Investments for the development of that land calling for an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and annexation and changes in zoning to allow for high density
residential uses and a Costco complete with a gas station.
This is not our idea of “a premier neighborhood.” And surely shakes the trust we placed in the City’s obvious
meticulous planning for future growth. We know that the Comprehensive Plan is not law, but rather, according
to the Plan, is considered “an official policy guide for decisions concerning the physical development of the
community.” What other document could we consult that would be more instructive to lawmakers for strategic
growth than their “official policy guide?”
The Comprehensive Plan states, “Citizens are encouraged to use this document to better understand the City’s
vision for their neighborhood, their business, and the City as a whole.” We did. But the City of Meridian’s
promises to the citizens residing in the neighborhoods adjacent to the project via the Comprehensive Plan have
been broken by the fact that the application is in conflict with many of the Comprehensive Plan goals.
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In short, is the application in the best interest of the City? I don’t believe so. And it certainly is not for the
residents that would be neighbors with the project. Even the Brighton Corporation representative, Mike Wardle,
couldn’t articulate one benefit to the neighbors of the project when asked in the community meeting of August
8, 2017 except to say that we would then enjoy “a shorter trip to Costco.” A disrespectful response to a
concerned community and evidence of the lack of mindfulness by the developers of what truly is in the best
interest of Meridian.
I implore these applications be denied.
Thank you,
Jane Albert
6628 N. Salvia Way
Meridian, ID