2019-10-15 Mike and Katie Germain1
Adrienne Weatherly
From:Katie Germain <katiegermain14@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 15, 2019 10:02 PM
To:Meridian City Clerk
Subject:File #H-2019-0099 and File #H-2019-0104
Hello, this is Mike and Katie Germain and we live at 2214 S. Rolling Hills Ave. Meridian -- 83642 . We are
writing this email in opposition of the proposal to add more apartments at the entrance of the subdivision
Movado. We have lived in Movado for almost a year now and we love it! We feel very strongly about the
opposition of adding more apartments for a few reasons.
First of all, when we purchased our home to raise our two boys in, we were completely misled as we were told
that it was going to be "mixed use commercial" at the entrance. We were VERY excited about that as that
would bring in amenities for the residents to utilize and would enhance the appeal of our neighborhood. If we
had known that the main entrance to our neighborhood would actually be turned into what appears to be an
apartment complex, we would not have purchased our home. In fact, we are now considering selling if the
apartment complex is approved and we know of at least 5 other families that feel the same. Being welcomed by
towering apartment complexes will no doubt be a deterrent to someone interested in buying a home in the
Estates at Movado. The homes in the Estates are pristine homes that deserve a welcoming and attractive
entrance. I have been selling new construction real estate in the valley for 8 years and know first hand that
apartment complexes devalue communities. When buying new construction, people do NOT want to live by
apartments and I hear about it daily. They DO want to live by more amenities like those what would be
included if "mixed commercial" is approved.
Next, by adding more apartments, it will increase traffic (especially at peak times) going in and out of the
community. Being that this is the only official entrance and exit into the community, this is not only a
congestion concern, but also a safety hazard for obvious reasons. The intersection (Overland & Movado Way)
is a fast moving, and very busy intersection already. Peak times are currently difficult and we feel as though
adding an additional 100 apartments will make it nearly impossible to safely enter into traffic on Overland each
morning and evening.
In closing, we ask that you please take into consideration all of the residents that currently live in Movado as
well as future residents and deny the application to add additional apartments. They will not only add more
traffic and safety concerns, they will no doubt decrease our property values. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, the Germains ;)