Robin BrooksChris Johnson
From: Robin Brooks <rgbrooks@cableone.net>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 12:57 PM
To: Chris Johnson
Subject: Re: Signing in to Speak at the Public Hearing
Attachments: Family Violence article.pdf; Police report density Meridian.pdf
Dear Mr. Johnson, thank you for this information. Regarding the Buyrite LLC Apartments request for re-
zoning the corner of Ustick Rd. and Linder, #9 Action items, F for the Dec. 18 meeting -
F. Public Hearing for BuVrite LLC Apartments (H-2018-0096) by neUdesign Architecture, LLC, Loc.
I am attaching two recent news articles regarding density. Both are from the Press Telegram newspaper. The
Police Report states unquestionably that higher density has already lead to more crime here in the form of
code violations in the denser areas of the sity. The other article is regarding a grant for family housing of
victims of domestic violence in a different city. Even the state of Idaho Financing Association is only
granting for a density of 30 units on 3 acres.
I am also reiterating my statement from the Nov. 15 meeting below. Population density is a known
contributor to the degradation of quality of life.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Robin Brooks, 2999 N. Glennfield Way, Meridian, ID 83646 tel. 208-577-6894
My statement from the Nov. 15 Planning Meeting:
1. This plan is way too dense and inappropriate for our area
2. It will lead to hugely increased traffic, air pollution, noise, graffiti and increased pressure on public
services. Increased traffic leads to road rage, speeding and frustration.
3. Increased density of trash collection will bring rats and other vermin, and lead to littering.
4. Lack of ability of paved land to absorb rain runoff increases risk of flooding. This rainfall will not reach
the water table to replenish it. And if it does, it will be contaminated with oil and gasoline debris.
5. there will be problems with snow abatement.
6. There is no place for kids to play - which results in behavioral problems
7. Any property tax payments will be offset by paying for more - far more - for public services
8. Air pollution - specifically what is spewed out of these residences. This includes chemicals from clothes
dryer sheets which emit 10 known carcinogens well-known by the EPA but outside the jurisdiction of air
pollution authorities because the perfume industry is exempt from the laws that protect us. Increased heat in
the area from the number of chimneys is part of the climate change problem in cities and can be avoided
right now.
9. Increased density will lower all our individual property values.
10. This project is way too close to a school, with all that traffic danger, and congestion, noise, pollution, etc
etc. and the long-term effect on young people.
11. Quality of life issues: Our view of the mountains will be obscured. Too much lighting at night will cause
sleep deprivation and anxiety.
12. People are already feeling less safe here. This is a general sentiment I am hearing all over.
On 12/17/2018 12:19 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:
Ms. Brooks,
Thank you for your call. It was a pleasure speaking with you. The link to sign up in advance to speak
at the public hearing is http://apps.meridiancity.org/SIGNINCOUNCIL/
The complete meeting agenda can be found here:
https://meridian.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetinglD=219&MinutesMee
ti ngl D=-1&doctvpe=Agenda
You will notice it is a very packed agenda. I am unsure how late the meeting will run, or at what time
they will hear the Buyrite application.
Feel free to reply to this email address with information you want placed in the public record for
review by City Council and the Mayor.
To review the complete application packet for the application in question, visit
http://webiink.meridiancity.org/weblink8/0/fol/155094/Rowl.aspx . From there you can review the
actual applications, feedback from community agencies, and they Starr Reports and Commission
Recommendations.
Please let me know if I can assist further. Have a great day.
Chris Johnson
Deputy City Clerk I City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208.888.44331 Email: ciohnson@meridiancity.org
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