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Home My WebLink AboutPZ - Public Testimony / Petition - 2/22wc)ODBRIDGE MERIDIAN . IDAHO Meridian City Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor de Weerd, Meridian City Council 33 E Broadway Ave Meridian ID 83642 February 22, 2016 Re: File No: H-2016-0006 Pope's Garden 2662 E Magic View Drive Dear Members of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission and Meridian City Council. On behalf of the Woodbridge Home Owners Association we are submitting this letter to you to request denial of the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan land use from Light Office to Medium High Density Residential. When we purchased our homes in Woodbridge, we understood that the intent of the future land use designation of light office was established to provide a transition zone between our subdivision and the larger commercial development plans to the east. A Medium High Density project of 79 multi -family apartments on 5.28 is not a reasonable transition and definitely does not fit with the cities long-range planning that we were led to expect. If this project is approved, the many surrounding parcels are sure to be subject to the same type of proposals. The thoughtful planning that went into establishing Meridian's Comprehensive Land Use Plan should be honored and not arbitrarily thrown out the window. Magic View is a unique connector between two major roads and was poorly designed to go through the center of Woodbridge Subdivision. The original design was to have Woodbridge tie into Greenhill Estates but was changed to open up Magic View instead. This created significant cut -through traffic as you are well aware from our many conversations with various departments at city hall. The increase in traffic has resulted in vandalism, theft & trash on our streets. We do not believe that it is Meridian Planning Department's intent to design subdivisions where a main corridor cuts directly through residential areas. While we are stuck with this design, we sincerely request that future projects will be considered with our traffic issues in mind. Light office projects do not carry the same impact as high density housing. Additionally, there is minimal traffic and noise after normal work hours and weekends. Access to and from the proposed high density apartments is directly onto Magic View Drive and right through Woodbridge. Westbound traffic from this complex will drive through Woodbridge to WinCo, schools, Home Depot, parks, the police station, the post office and surprisingly Meridian City Hall. The apartments at Ten Mile and Pine close off access to adjacent single-family neighborhoods and egress onto major roads. There is no transit system nearby, necessitating increased vehicle traffic. The proposed project will have minimal amenities, which will directly affect Woodbridge adversely. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access Woodbridge amenities, such as 16 acres of common area including a pool and cabana. The nearby Shallow Creek project at Locust Grove and Franklin will have a swimming pool and clubhouse. Additionally, since there are no garages, parking spaces are the bare minimums required with no overflow. Meridian is currently experiencing a school overloading crisis. Light office does not impact services in the same way: schools, police, and fire. The medical office complex being built along Magic View indicates that there is interest in this area as a medical corridor. Conversely, the example of Waverly Place (which was approved for rezoning to residential) still sits vacant in spite of numerous unsuccessful attempts by developers. There are nearby parcels already zoned for multi -family high density dwellings that do not impact Magic View Drive. A change in zoning for the Pope's Garden project will open the door for the entire area to become high-density residential. While we understand there is a need for apartments, this proposed location is not suitable. There are many other locations for apartments that do not impact established desirable neighborhoods. This project will have a negative impact on Woodbridge property values. The quality of life will also suffer. Meridian City Planning created a beautiful neighborhood in Woodbridge and we ask for the continued support of the city in keeping with the desirability of living in Meridian. The developer in his application did not provide any justification or reason why it would be desirable for the city to modify the comprehensive plan and if the City is going to make a change it should be justified and reasonable to the surrounding property owners. Any development the city permits/allows will still be here in 50 years. Is this the right spot and the right type of development that will benefit the city in 50 years? It may be desirable in the short term, but will it be a desirable neighboring development in 10, 20 or 50 years from now? Since this project will have a significant impact on Woodbridge, we respectfully request that this rezoning be denied and the "Light Office" designation be retained. Thank you for your consideration. Woodbridge Homeowners Association WOODBRIIpGE MF. R101AN • IOANo PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE t' C d ,• 1 1 Q p A4n,e Af _,. ,. r AvI "G t € . IA' Ems 0 b Jt, -,L 6-, Application H-2016-0006 Page NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE F c) (I SAC T IN T 4ffI&vv9 -7z- <;, VIII A Wsh �Fj LI1 WID t, -, Z:- AQ Sic L: bQQ"vIs 4—a Sf Ld 7F _:-r -1 oil S11124 gq ,df - 7f L L I I tue vui?l 161 WIN no 12 xs IJI fi AA, I Ad -'7 I T i E 01 v e V S 0) L! An / "I j V/ Application H-2016-0006 Page" NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE p o�yLy < r g w00DBRIDGE > MC RIDIAN r IDAHO PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 3, 722 1% c c �AN :, J ka a vVA-K 511 s Trmj Ave ,� Application H-20.6-0006 3 Page NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 17 -J-Z� r -7._ 7 Ju,�1� � � erg s, c� inti CL4,- 4D, T V rJ o ./fv Manx711 q ��- -Tcur�4 rQll�lq a41 �...i"' v 8 ✓-- a0D'BR1rje MERIDIAN - IDAHO PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIG _ATURE A-mv {' � Vv(;, ' 112 . I Cz , i -141- c�ll S. j vrc -�ij ► r7 r717 C� 1�c��J �rvi/vc I '1 cal L 22 o -) -aa ma(" Application H-2016-0006 Page -P- NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE tA I A, & vi kDe 2143 L , e� . L � �U OVL_ r) 0. Z_ N z, 22z _ VX� Fy?, iv l+/'6.�(,...+Giw � /�l � � V �/ .d fsls/�/� �.4✓-9.G_ 4 A f�4� N �.+6"'� 4.4ti. / `-��y`L . k. c� C(,;� CQY11A si Wb6jv)( ( n _021 S hit 1 Z,3 A 1 i `i v WOODBRII�GE MERIDIAN IDAMO t- t PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE QAA kn (- 73 9 Application 1-1-2016-0066 - Page NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE GiatmCCs- r lar, LA zs-Cs K'v'A.1 .,To vimM i �/h b w -p C�.,..(r a� �/"1/I j'�(1.��-(. ( ��:.�`:%•-....N-�' � �,f�1� / ..��, �, le 4 � .Gi".��'1�.•�,;.11'% �_�' �'�'l tS�� '.�z'%Y Fy , /`/`�� _ r�� -t��t =�.?� s��`'''�lG°�� 'r �!�`'�� g ,. /' P' l rh .,fir,.. 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Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE �-A Application H-2016-0006 Page _.9' NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE -7j -2 Application H-2016-0006 Page NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE Q60 V)d HO g,36 -1-2- Ka � w q 7_ U, 1-2 Uk CL -A a Put, UVOODBRIDGE MCRI DIAN IUAIIp�� PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. im NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 77Z <�� f � r' ;� ,� - C� ��+;I�, �FY' PGre � Ste'' �-. f f,+ .-`✓+-a � r y i 'vim 3tS � im -1 -.a) --/(,e Application H-2016-0006 Page 3�- NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 'A 2V Q) 5, Ave, ci��- D �W,& A lk NNf 7L/O t:a.. , ctr - 6 r A 5 ZEL�AJ-,� L La, Auc:7&m sDe(DJ Cob (6 5,( vt 11b 1w —<&L"i /11/7, e, e-5. Ir I m 'fl'i1 V vy l"YolIU 11i ,-- ate--/� NNoODBRIDGE MERIDIAN • IDAHo PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE NDO nVe.4W H12 F, 6,M)SirOM I i- :0 /A i a �ia�� VcTS� �`iLL �, (cs�JCiEt XA b✓ ' 4A Cj� jA Locn' �. -.;L � -./ (e Application H-2016-0006 Page 9' NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE e kj toil 5 T/vp6n Do 6, v VIL2 616 TAkroyt V) 2�— I / I man WOODBRIDGE MERIDIAN IDAHO PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE %y �, ,. r UA P'. J li(, t l 174)UhIl')l avc(wq o. .,/A Al rd I c� r.Gj 7 �2-�.1 —/ �o vyOCDBRIDGE M6PIOIAN • IOAHO PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 1 —76 ✓�w% U� �%C /j �� l �t1,�,v - J %I -,:� _ate -,/ le Application H-2016-0006 Page cZ_ NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE Ode a l r ` (2 k " t X per F 'ID-1-UMV4' % / v -7 C3 S, -r rA ,j J '?'-a2-/"a I vyOODBRIDne MERIDIAN • IbAHO Ce PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE S.w avo/V"VX'v, /-VV.e. One Gt 6* �570 .S Pf �c 9 / nl o 00 1 t '41 �9✓ ue 1 J 7 IL I Application H-2016-0006 Page NAME ADDRESS SIGNATURE 67 zi 10, 04 CQ s, a a d 8 eh S, N M -7 0 $ Swood(�aue� Pame� al- ce-c ll (r Nn r tow4f nS� /c3z49ri- �h J�►'I�n wU d-4),tkv J'S;NOODBRIDGE: IAHRIOIAN .FANO PETITION TO DENY APPLICATION H-2016-0006 To change 5.28 acres from Office (RUT) to Medium High Density (R-15) The undersigned citizens respectfully petition the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request by Iron Mountain Real Estate to change zoning of the 5.28 -acre lot at 2662 E Magic View Drive. This proposed change from office to MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL will have a tremendous impact on traffic, school class size, and crime rates. Nearby established subdivisions will experience horrendous increases in traffic. Woodbridge Drive is used as a connector between Eagle Road and Locust Grove, but was not constructed to handle the level of traffic it now experiences. High density housing will add even more heavy traffic and change the quality of life for existing neighborhoods. Both Woodbridge and Greenhill subdivisions have enticing walking paths.and parks, including a pool designed for resident use. Residents pay fees for use and maintenance of these amenities. Crime rates and trespassing have already increased as traffic thru these areas has increased. The proposed residential area will not have any amenities. Proximity will increase visibility and desire to access amenities, but will not be supported by this development. The 79 dwelling units will also have a major impact the student teacher ratio in an already overcrowded school system. This multi -family project will potentially overload elementary classrooms. Projects of this nature need to consider effects upon established neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. We urge that this is not a positive change in zoning and that this application must be denied. 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