Diane Ryssel 03-261
Christopher Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:09 AM
To:Christopher Johnson
Subject:FW: MARCH MADNESS IN MERIDIAN!!!!
From: Genesis Milam
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 5:12 PM
To: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: FW: MARCH MADNESS IN MERIDIAN!!!!
Genesis Milam | Councilmember
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0529
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From: Diane [deryssel@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 4:37 PM
To: Genesis Milam
Subject: MARCH MADNESS IN MERIDIAN!!!!
Dear Council Member Milam,
I am a resident of Idaho in the city of Meridian, and the subdivision of Crossfield, in close proximity to a property that ha s been
earmarked for high density development. It has been brought to my attention, by fellow property owners, and posted public
documents that the developers for the property located on North Venable Lane and Ustick Road, otherwise known as
Summertown Subdivision, are seeking clearance to construct a 205-210 unit, four story apartment building with 500 parking
spaces. It is my understanding that there was an initial plan to construct two story 55+ senior housing, individual housing, along
with development of commercial frontage property on Ustick Road. This initial intention seems more compatible to current
housing in the area.
As a homeowner and one of your constituents, I am asking that you carefully consider this particular category of residential
housing for this area. The Summertown subdivision proposal does not seem to offer regard for the current limitations of the
Meridian infrastructure, roads, overcrowded schools, access, etc. It’s clear that everyone wants to benefit from the current
building boom, but what is the long range cost, and the quality of life for those who would be surrounded by a high density
structure that is better suited for locations and infrastructures that support high density housing?
It is my hope that you will take some time to carefully consider all aspects of placing a four story, 40 foot high structure, 205-
210 units, with 500 parking spaces in a largely single family housing area with limited outlets for entering and exiting this
property. Would you want this structure in your neighborhood?
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I look forward to your response, and any information you might have regarding the current status on this property.
Sincerely,
Diane Ryssel
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Christopher Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:09 AM
To:Christopher Johnson
Subject:FW: MARCH MADNESS IN MERIDIAN!!!!!!
From: Joe Borton
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 9:54 PM
To: Diane < deryssel@gmail.com >
Cc: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Re: MARCH MADNESS IN MERIDIAN!!!!!!
Diane,
Thank you for your public input and participation! Your email will join others as part of the record for all of
council’s consideration on this project.
Joe Borton
City Councilman
On Mar 26, 2018, at 4:31 PM, Diane < deryssel@gmail.com > wrote:
Dear Council Member Borton,
I am a resident of Idaho in the city of Meridian, and the subdivision of Crossfield, in close proximity to a
property that has been earmarked for high density development. It has been brought to my attention, by fellow
property owners, and posted public documents that the developers for the property located on North Venable
Lane and Ustick Road, otherwise known as Summertown Subdivision, are seeking clearance to construct a
205-210 unit, four story apartment building with 500 parking spaces. It is my understanding that there was an
initial plan to construct two story 55+ senior housing, individual housing, along with development of
commercial frontage property on Ustick Road. This initial intention seems more compatible to current housing
in the area.
As a homeowner and one of your constituents, I am asking that you carefully consider this particular category
of residential housing for this area. The Summertown subdivision proposal does not seem to offer regard for
the current limitations of the Meridian infrastructure, roads, overcrowded schools, access, etc. It’s clear that
everyone wants to benefit from the current building boom, but what is the long range cost, and the quality of
life for those who would be surrounded by a high density structure that is better suited for locations and
infrastructures that support high density housing?
It is my hope that you will take some time to carefully consider all aspects of placing a four story, 40 foot high
structure, 205-210 units, with 500 parking spaces in a largely single family housing area with limited outlets
for entering and exiting this property. Would you want this structure in your neighborhood?
I look forward to your response, and any information you might have regarding the current status on this
property.
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Sincerely,
Diane Ryssel