2020-04-21 Steve Humphries
Chris Johnson
From:Robert Simison
Sent:Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:43 AM
To:Steve Humphries; wshrief@jub.com
Cc:Liz Strader; Joe Borton; Brad Hoaglun; Treg Bernt; Jessica Perreault; Luke Cavener;
Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Proposed development on the South West corner of Victory and Meridian Road
Mr. Humphries,
Thank you for including us on your email. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and comments with
us.
At the City we take public feedback seriously and want you to know that we have received your email and have read
your comments.
However, because this project is part of an open application City Council should refrain from commenting outside the
public hearing.
I am copying our City Clerk to this email as it will be included in the public record.
Thank you again for contacting up with your concerns.
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
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From: Steve Humphries <stevehumphries@cableone.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:00 AM
To: wshrief@jub.com
Cc: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Joe Borton
<jborton@meridiancity.org>; Brad Hoaglun <bhoaglun@meridiancity.org>; Treg Bernt <tbernt@meridiancity.org>;
Jessica Perreault <jperreault@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Proposed development on the South West corner of Victory and Meridian Road
Dear Ms. Wendy Shrief,
My name is Steve Humphries. I live in the Strada Bellissima subdivision, which is located near the intersection of State
Hwy. 69 (Meridian Road) and Victory Road, in the city of Meridian, Idaho. I understand that you are a planner for JUB
Engineers, and are currently the designated contact for a proposed annexation and re-zoning application relating to a
17-acre parcel located near the intersection of South Alfani Way and Victory Road. I am sorry that I was unable to
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attend your teleconference on April 16. I understand that at the conclusion of the teleconference you were looking for
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additional feedback from concerned parties. I am aware that the process of approval for this project is in it’s infancy,
but felt the need to open communication as early as practical.
As a 13-year resident of our subdivision and long-standing member of our HOA Board of Directors, I would like to thank
you in advance for taking the time to read my comments. Please understand that I have seen a lot of changes in our area
over the past several years, and for the most part, I welcome growth that is both well planned and beneficial to our
community. Unfortunately, this proposal is neither. It falls short on being well planned, as the proposed use is contrary
to the surrounding area which consists of several hundred higher end single family detached homes, and a moderate
amount of commercial properties along Meridian Road. There is one high density apartment complex on Victory Road,
that in my opinion meets the absorption rate for this immediate area.
The bigger concern that I see with the addition of a complex that consists of 188 high-density apartments and the
proposed 380 parking spaces, is the impact created by the additional vehicles on Victory Road especially at peak times of
day. As I’m sure you are aware, Victory Road west of Meridian Road is a narrow 2 lane curvy road, that fluctuates in
elevation and follows the path of the Ridenbaugh Canal. Just to the west of Meridian Road is one of two primary points
of ingress and egress for the Strada Bellissima subdivision. For vehicles needing to head north on Meridian Road, exiting
Alfani Way onto Victory Road and utilizing the traffic signal at Meridian Road, is the safer alternative to using Maestra
Street. As a result of continued growth in south Meridian and into Kuna, traffic on Meridian can be extremely difficult
navigate at all times of day, and is dangerous to try and cross Meridian Road heading north from Maestra. The thought
of having a few hundred additional vehicles to contend with just to enter or exit our subdivision is very troublesome. Is
it possible that a main point of entry and exit for your project can be relocated to Meridian Road instead of Victory
Road? Or possibly reconsider the proposed use and look at a low-density alternative such as a commercial office park or
flex buildings instead?
Having conversations with several neighbors both in and around this subdivision, I have found opposition to your
proposal to be a common theme. I am encouraging everyone that could be adversely affected by this current proposal
to make their concerns heard.
For the betterment of Meridian and our immediate community, please consider an alternative use of this property, or
look to other areas that may be more conducive to this type of development.
Again, thank you for taking the time to read my comments and concerns.
Sincerely,
Steve Humphries
300 W. Fortini St.
Meridian, ID 83642
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