Michael Arnold 02-281
Christopher Johnson
From:Michael Arnold <stv1668@hotmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 28, 2018 2:43 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Lost Rapids H-2018-0004
Once again I find myself writing to express my opposition to the Lost Rapids Subdivision application H-2018-0004. The
request for a change from Mixed use Community to Mixed use Regional is, in my opini on, inappropriate for this location.
The Planning & Development Department and City Council have made a huge commitment in the development of our
Comprehensive Plan and that plan undergoes periodic regular revisions to ensure it reflects the “best” vision for our
community. I feel it is inappropriate for the Development Community to constantly take the reigns and drive through
arbitrary changes to this plan to maximize their bottom line with complete disregard for the long term benefit of the
community. The Comprehensive Plan makes sufficient allowance for Mixed Use Regional development in North west
Meridian less than one mile further down the road. The Council should insist that development comply with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Likewise I am dismayed that the Planning Department seems to be driven to use their position to “give” the City Council
what they "want to hear" instead of providing knowledgeable objective feedback so that the Council can make the best
informed decision.
Please understand, I am not against development, nor am I “anti” Costco, but I am strongly for growth consistent with
that provided for in our Comprehensive Plan.