Susan Littlefield1
Chris Johnson
From:Susan Littlefield <susanirene@cableone.net>
Sent:Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:32 AM
To:City Clerk
Cc:mayortammy; Anne Little Roberts; Joe Borton; Ty Palmer; Treg Bernt; Genesis Milam;
Luke Cavener
Subject:Summertown Subdivision
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing regarding the Summertown Subdivision and wish to once again express my disapproval of this proposed
272 unit apartment complex being built. Adding this many units, with the possibility of including as many as 500 cars
is completely unacceptable. The access to this complex would be via one road only - Venable Ave. - which could
become a nightmare for emergency services access. Cars typically park along these access roads, potentially
blocking emergency vehicles. Traffic is already a frustrating nightmare, especially during peak hours, but during
normal hours as well. I cannot imagine the mess that would be created by this potential increase in traffic.
In addition, I see that there is currently under consideration a 96-unit apartment at the NW corner of Ustick and
Linder, as well as a 60 unit project at the NE corner of Ustick and Linder. This would mean a potential of 428 units
within a quarter mile radius. Our roads are NOT equipped to handle the increased traffic; our schools are not
equipped to handle the influx of students.
While I realize that growth is important to the city, it is more important that the infrastructure be in place first. It is
important that there are schools to handle the increase in the number of students. These two things are critical yet
neither is currently in place.
Please do not approve the Summertown Subdivision.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Littlefield
2968 N Fairglen Ave
Meridian
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Christopher Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Thursday, March 22, 2018 8:13 AM
To:Christopher Johnson
Subject:FW: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
From: Treg Bernt
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 8:02 AM
To: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Fwd: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
Please add to the public record. Thanks...
My Best,
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Treg A. Bernt | City Councilman, Seat 4
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Cell: (208) 409-7400 | Fax: (208) 898-5501
Built for Business, Designed for Living
All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in
regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Susan Littlefield < susanirene@cableone.net >
Date: Mar 22, 2018 7:37 AM
Subject: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
To: Treg Bernt < tbernt@meridiancity.org >
Cc:
Good morning,
I am writing to express my opinion regarding the proposed 4-story apartment complex in the area
of Ustick and Venable. It is my understanding that these units were originally scheduled to be a
2
mixed commercial/family/55+ subdivision, which would have been more acceptable than the
current plan to build a 205-unit apartment complex with parking for 500!
A complex this size would definitely negatively impact the already
overcrowded schools in our area. The increase in vehicles would add to
the already heavily traveled Meridian and Linder Roads which currently
have major back up problems during high traffic periods. Neither of those
roads are 4-lanes in this area.
We purchased our home in the Crossfield Subdivision realizing that the
205-unit apartment complex was scheduled to be built sometime in the
future. Of course this would have had some impact on traffic in our area,
but the 4-story, 500 vehicle complex you are considering is completely
unacceptable for this area, and would dramatically increase traffic in our
neighborhood as people find ‘shortcuts’ to reach their apartment. It would
also have a negative impact on property values which of course affects
each and every property owner in this area.
There is already a huge apartment complex being built on McMillan Rd
near Meridian Rd. I do not think that we need to add another complex so
close to that one, especially given the fact that there are many apartment
complexes that already have unrented units..
It is my hope that you do NOT approve this proposed complex. I am not
against growth in Meridian, but I feel that the growth must be fair and
amenable to everyone.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Littlefield
2968 N. Fairglen Ave
Meridian
1
Christopher Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Thursday, March 22, 2018 1:08 PM
To:Christopher Johnson
Subject:FW: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
From: Joe Borton
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:28 PM
To: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Fwd: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
Joe Borton
City Councilman
Begin forwarded message:
From: Susan Littlefield < susanirene@cableone.net >
Date: March 22, 2018 at 7:36:32 AM MDT
To: <jborton@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
Good morning,
I am writing to express my opinion regarding the proposed 4-story apartment complex
in the area of Ustick and Venable. It is my understanding that these units were
originally scheduled to be a mixed commercial/family/55+ subdivision, which would
have been more acceptable than the current plan to build a 205-unit apartment
complex with parking for 500!
A complex this size would definitely negatively impact the
already overcrowded schools in our area. The increase in
vehicles would add to the already heavily traveled Meridian and
Linder Roads which currently have major back up problems
during high traffic periods. Neither of those roads are 4-lanes in
this area.
2
We purchased our home in the Crossfield Subdivision realizing
that the 205-unit apartment complex was scheduled to be built
sometime in the future. Of course this would have had some
impact on traffic in our area, but the 4-story, 500 vehicle
complex you are considering is completely unacceptable for this
area, and would dramatically increase traffic in our
neighborhood as people find ‘shortcuts’ to reach their
apartment. It would also have a negative impact on property
values which of course affects each and every property owner in
this area.
There is already a huge apartment complex being built on
McMillan Rd near Meridian Rd. I do not think that we need to
add another complex so close to that one, especially given the
fact that there are many apartment complexes that already have
unrented units..
It is my hope that you do NOT approve this proposed
complex. I am not against growth in Meridian, but I feel that the
growth must be fair and amenable to everyone.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Littlefield
2968 N. Fairglen Ave
Meridian
1
Christopher Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Monday, March 26, 2018 2:12 PM
To:Christopher Johnson
Subject:FW: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
From: Genesis Milam
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 2:12 PM
To: Tammy de Weerd < tdeweerd@meridiancity.org >
Cc: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: FW: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
Genesis Milam | Councilmember
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0529
Built for Business, Designed for Living
All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law,
in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law.
From: Susan Littlefield [susanirene@cableone.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:35 AM
To: Genesis Milam
Subject: Proposed apartment complex, Ustick & Venable
Good morning,
I am writing to express my opinion regarding the proposed 4-story apartment complex in the area
of Ustick and Venable. It is my understanding that these units were originally scheduled to be a
mixed commercial/family/55+ subdivision, which would have been more acceptable than the
current plan to build a 205-unit apartment complex with parking for 500!
A complex this size would definitely negatively impact the already
overcrowded schools in our area. The increase in vehicles would add to
the already heavily traveled Meridian and Linder Roads which currently
2
have major back up problems during high traffic periods. Neither of those
roads are 4-lanes in this area.
We purchased our home in the Crossfield Subdivision realizing that the
205-unit apartment complex was scheduled to be built sometime in the
future. Of course this would have had some impact on traffic in our area,
but the 4-story, 500 vehicle complex you are considering is completely
unacceptable for this area, and would dramatically increase traffic in our
neighborhood as people find ‘shortcuts’ to reach their apartment. It would
also have a negative impact on property values which of course affects
each and every property owner in this area.
There is already a huge apartment complex being built on McMillan Rd
near Meridian Rd. I do not think that we need to add another complex so
close to that one, especially given the fact that there are many apartment
complexes that already have unrented units..
It is my hope that you do NOT approve this proposed complex. I am not
against growth in Meridian, but I feel that the growth must be fair and
amenable to everyone.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Littlefield
2968 N. Fairglen Ave
Meridian
1
Chris Johnson
From:Tammy de Weerd
Sent:Friday, October 26, 2018 9:28 AM
To:Susan Littlefield
Cc:mayortammy; C.Jay Coles; Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Summertown Subdivision
Dear Susan,
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and comments with your local elected leaders. As your Mayor, I
appreciate hearing what is on your mind and heart. I know your City Council members appreciate you weighing in as
well and sharing your opinion on the issues that they will be making decisions on.
Because this project is part of an open application, our City Council members are prohibited from commenting
outside the public hearing. We take public feedback seriously and want you to know that we have received your
email and have read your comments.
Your email has been forwarded to our City Clerk and will be included in the public record. We’d encourage you to
check our website, meridiancity.org, for information regarding the public hearing process and invite you to attend
the hearing(s) on this issue.
If you have questions about the process feel free to reach out to my office at 208-489-0529 or our Planning staff can
get you the answers regarding our process. Their number is 208-884-5533.
My best,
Mayor Tammy
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0529| Fax: 208-884-8119
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Littlefield [ mailto:susanirene@cableone.net ]
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:32 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: mayortammy; Anne Little Roberts; Joe Borton; Ty Palmer; Treg Bernt; Genesis Milam; Luke Cavener
Subject: Summertown Subdivision
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing regarding the Summertown Subdivision and wish to once again express my disapproval of this proposed
272 unit apartment complex being built. Adding this many units, with the possibility of including as many as 500 cars
is completely unacceptable. The access to this complex would be via one road only - Venable Ave. - which could
become a nightmare for emergency services access. Cars typically park along these access roads, potentially
blocking emergency vehicles. Traffic is already a frustrating nightmare, especially during peak hours, but during
normal hours as well. I cannot imagine the mess that would be created by this potential increase in traffic.
In addition, I see that there is currently under consideration a 96-unit apartment at the NW corner of Ustick and
Linder, as well as a 60 unit project at the NE corner of Ustick and Linder. This would mean a potential of 428 units
2
within a quarter mile radius. Our roads are NOT equipped to handle the increased traffic; our schools are not
equipped to handle the influx of students.
While I realize that growth is important to the city, it is more important that the infrastructure be in place first. It is
important that there are schools to handle the increase in the number of students. These two things are critical yet
neither is currently in place.
Please do not approve the Summertown Subdivision.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Littlefield
2968 N Fairglen Ave
Meridian