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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComments from CitizensTara Green From: Will Berg Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:27 AM To: Tara Green Subject: FW: Conditional use permit for Sadie Creek subdivision -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy de Weerd [mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 12:36 PM To: SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com Cc: bergw@ci.meridian.id.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Conditional use permit for Sadie Creek subdivision We received your comments on Sadie Creek subdivision and I have forward your email to Council for their consideration and our City Clerk to include in the public record. Thank you for taking the time to comment on this project. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com [mailto:SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 7:57 AM To: Tammy de Weerd Cc: Clerk@meridiancity.org Subject: Conditional use permit for Sadie Creek subdivision Mayor de Weerd, I am writing to express my opposition to Folio, Inc's request for a conditional use permit to build 30 4-plexes on a 10 acre parcel off of South Eagle Rd. near the intersection of Ustick Rd. I am a homeowner in the Carol Subdivision which borders the project on the west. I oppose the project on the following grounds: * The developers are proposing that access to the project temporarily be via a right in and right out. If and when access to the project is available from Ustick, they propose to close the access from Eagle. "Temporary" is open ended and could be years in duration. * The property owner for the neighboring parcel to the north has publicly stated that he has no current plans to develop his property and which would include access via Ustick. * This access would funnel all traffic from Sadie Creek desiring to travel north on Eagle Rd. onto Leslie Way. Since motorists typically seek the quickest road to get where they want to go, anyone leaving the subdivision and wanting to go north on Eagle Rd. [and being restricted from making a left hand turn onto Eagle] would likely go south on Eagle a few hundred yards to Leslie Way where they would make a right turn into our subdivision, travel to Ustick and make another right and then make a left turn on Eagle to head north. * The scenario would be the reverse for residents coming north on 1 Eagle and wanting to return home. They would likely turn left on Leslie, right on Ustick, right on Eagle and then make the right turn into Sadie Creek. * Leslie Way is a residential street not designed for this kind of traffic which would pose serious safety concerns let alone the obvious congestion. Please support the residents of our subdivision by denying this conditional use permit until such a time as access can be established via Ustick Rd. Steve & Debbie Grant 1534 Leslie Way Meridian, ID 83642 887-1167 2 Page 1 of 2 Will Berg From: Tammy de Weerd [deweerdt@meddiandty.org] Sen Saturday, September 04, 2004 7:45 PM To: 'Jim Hatmaker Cc: bergw@d.meddianJd.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Thank you for your comments on the Sadie Creek application. I will forward your comments to the City Councilmen for their consideration and the City Clerk to include in the public records. I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: Jim Hatmaker [matlto:jhat(fttt.net] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 20041:37 PM To: Tammy de Ward; clerk@rierldiantity.org Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Mayor Tammy de Weerd Meridian City Council Meridian City Clerk Dear Mayor and Meridian City Council: As homeowners in the Carol Subdivision, we oppose the approval of proposed conditional use permit for a planned development (CUP -04-23), Proposed Sadie Creek Subdivision Development. We oppose the approval of this application based on the following: 1. The sudden transition from low density residential dwellings (1 dwelling per acre) to a much higher density residential dwellings (15 dwellings per acre) is not in harmony with the existing neighborhood. We recommend that the closest dwellings to the west property line be 3 dwellings per acre, which is consistent with the Comprehensive plan and would provide a transition from the low density residential to higher density residential. 2. The public access via a right-in/right-out only on Eagle Road will result in increased traffic through Carol Subdivision. Vehicles leaving Sadie Creek heading north, east, or west will most likely take the shortest route and most likely use Leslie DrivelLeslie Way to Ustick Road. Vehicles trying to enter Sadie Creek from the south will most likely use this route as well. This would result in a dramatic increase in the traffic on Leslie Drive/Leslie Way and would be detrimental to the existing nature of the community. 9/7/2004 Page 2 of 2 Due to the unique characteristics of the Sadie Creek site and the IDT requirements for access to Eagle Road, we recommend that this development be delayed until the permanent access from Ustick is available. We ask the City Council to deny this application until a development plan can be put in place which addresses these issues. RespectUly, James Hatmaker, Homeowner Patsy Hatmaker, Homeowner Residing at 3017 E. Leslie Dr, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: 887-4944 9/7/2004 Will Berg From: Tammy de Weerd ideweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 200412:36 PM To: SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com Cc: bergw@c[.meridian.[d.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Conditional use permit for Sadie Creek subdivision We received your comments on Sadie Creek subdivision and I have forward your email to Council for their consideration and our City Clerk to include in the public record. Thank you for taking the time to comment on this project. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) SB8-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com [mailto:SteveGrant@BoisePaper.com] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 7:57 AM To: Tammy de Weerd Cc: Clerk@meridiancity.org Subject: Conditional use permit for Sadie Creek subdivision Mayor de Weerd, I am writing to express my opposition to Folio, Inc's request for a conditional use permit to build 30 4-plexes on a 10 acre parcel off of South Eagle Rd. near the intersection of Ustick Rd. I am a homeowner in the Carol Subdivision which borders the project on the west. I oppose the project on the following grounds: * The developers are proposing that access to the project temporarily be via a right in and right out. If and when access to the project is available from Ustick, they propose to close the access from Eagle. "Temporary" is open ended and could be years in duration. * The property owner for the neighboring parcel to the north has publicly stated that he has no current plans to develop his property and which would include access via Ustick. * This access would funnel all traffic from Sadie Creek desiring to travel north on Eagle Rd. onto Leslie Way. Since motorists typically seek the quickest road to get where they want to go, anyone leaving the subdivision and wanting to go north on Eagle Rd. [and being restricted from making a left hand turn onto Eagle] would likely go south on Eagle a few hundred yards to Leslie Way where they would make a right turn into our subdivision, travel to Ustick and make another right and then make a left turn on Eagle to head north. * The scenario would be the reverse for residents coming north on Eagle and wanting to return home. They would likely turn left on Leslie, right on Ustick, right on Eagle and then make the right turn into Sadie Creek. * Leslie Way is a residential street not designed for this kind of traffic which would pose serious safety concerns let alone the obvious congestion. Please support the residents of our subdivision by denying this conditional use permit until such a time as access can be established 1 via Ustick Rd. Steve & Debbie Grant 1534 Leslie Way Meridian, ID 83642 887-1167 Tara Green From: Will Berg Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:44 AM To: Tara Green Subject: FW: Sadie Creek hearing -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy de Weerd[mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:52 AM To: 'Brockway' Cc: bergw@ci.meridian.id.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Sadie Creek hearing Thank you for sharing your comments regarding Sadie Creek. I have forwarded your email to Council, as well as, this will be included in the public record. I appreciate the time you took to express your thoughts on this application. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: Brockway [mailto:brockway2@cableone.net] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 4:33 PM To: Tammy de Weerd Cc: clerk@meridiancity.org Subject: Sadie Creek hearing Hello - Since I cannot attend the Sept. 7, 2004 meeting, I wish to present my objection to the referenced project. To approve a project that must use Eagle Road for ingress and egress is only going to add to traffic congestion and most certainly add to the traffic on Leslie Road, as the would-be residents of this apartment project would use Leslie as their most convenient way to travel north on Eagle Road. Further, to have a right turn only from the project to Eagle Road is simply the wrong way to design a large, multifamily project. As you know, Meridian City Council has a reputation for approving nearly anything. Please let this one be a turning point. Wait until the developer can do it right, with access via Ustick Road. Anything less and you'll be creating a nightmare that will have to be dealt with forever. Thank you for your consideration of my opinion. Sincerely, Dennis Brockway 1059 Justin Place Meridian, Idaho 1 Tara Green From: Will Berg Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:44 AM To: Tara Green Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit (CUP -04-023)1 for the proposed Sadie Creek subdivision. -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy de Weerd[mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:55 AM To: nortowne@pocketmail.com Cc: bergw@ci.meridian.id.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Conditional Use Permit {CUP -04-02311 for the proposed Sadie Creek subdivision. Thank you for your email and sharing your comments regarding the Sadie Creek application. I will forward your message to the City Councilmen and it will also be included in the public record. I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts on this application. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: nortowne@pocketmail.com[mailto:nortowne@pocketmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 3:43 PM To: Tammy de Weerd Cc: clerk@meridiancity.org Subject: Conditional Use Permit {CUP -04-023]1 for the proposed Sadie Creek subdivision. Dear Mayor and Meridian City Council The above proposed conditional use permit was filed by Folio Inc.for the Sadie Creek subdivision. I am a homeower in the Carol Subdivision, and oppose the approval of proposed conditional use permit for a planned develpment development {CUP -04-023) Proposed Sadie Creek Subdivision Development. I oppose the aproval of this aplication based upon the following.: 1.The proposed 115 dwellings per acre) is not in harmony with the existing neighorhood of {1 dwelling per acre) is Carol Subdivision. I would recommed that the closest dwellings to the southern property line be 3 dwellings per acre. This would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would provide a transition from low density residental to higher density residental. 2.The public accss via right-in/right-out only on Eagle Road will result in increased traffic throigh Carol subdivision. Vehicles leaving Sadie Creek heading North, East, West will most likley take shortest route through Carol Subdivision to reach Ustick Road. The traffic could reach 775 vehicles per day on this route. The additional traffic would be detrimenal to the existing nature of the community. The ITD requirements for acccess to Eagle Road indicates the the Sadie development should be delayed until a permanent access from Ustick is available. I ask the City Council deny this application until a development plan can be put in place that addresses these issues. Respectfully Norman B.Towne Residing at 2875 Leslie Way Meridian,Id.83642 Telephone {208} 887 1144 E -M nortowne@pocketmail.com Local access to PocketMail mobile email now available in Europe, North America & Australia http://www.pocketmail.com Tara Green From: Will Berg Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:46 AM To: Tara Green Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy de Weerd [mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 1:18 PM To: bergw@ci.meridian.id.us; Shaun Wardle; Bill Nary; Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy de Weerd [mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 1:17 PM To: 'Eigen, John' Subject: RE: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Thank you so much for your email and comments regarding Sadie Creek Subdivision. I will forward your comments to the City Council and they will be included as part of the public record. I appreciate that you took time to share your comments regarding this application. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax -----Original Message ----- From: Eigen, John [mailto:john.eigen@spcorp.com] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 12:46 PM To: Tammy de Weerd Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Dear Mayor E Meridian City Council: I am writing on behalf of my wife and I regarding the proposed conditional use permit for the planned development (CUP -04-023), Proposed Sadie Creek Sub -Division. We would like to state our disapproval to the application for the following reasons: 1) Carol's Subdivision is a very quiet and secluded neighborhood that was particularly attractive to our family since it is established and tranquil. In talking with our neighbors, it has come to our attention that the proposal by Folio Inc., would change this neighborhood environment drastically. In reviewing the proposal it would appear that there would be a radical transition from low density one acre lots, to high density multiple tenant dwellings. This would not be in harmony with the current controlled growth objectives of the 1 City of Meridian. 2) As stated in the previous paragraph, Carol's Subdivision is a quiet and mature neighborhood with tolerable traffic patterns, we are fearful that traffic will increase greatly if this proposal is approved as it is currently slated. We have young children and moved from a previous neighborhood to this neighbor- hood to avoid the relentless stream of traffic. If this development (CUP -04-023) is approved, there will be an enormous increase in the traffic flow due to people taking the easiest route to Eagle Road and that would be down Leslie Drive. We voted for you Mayor De Weerd based on your opinions and visions as to how we can have managed growth for the City of Meridian. Please encourage the City Council to deny this application in lieu of a more gradual transition from low density dwellings to low -medium density dwellings or professional office spaces. Thank you. Sincerely, John & Alana Eigen 2908 Leslie Drive Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-4691 This message and any attachments are solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosure, copying, use or distribution of the information included in this message is prohibited -- Please immediately and permanently delete. N Tara Green From: Will Berg Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:28 AM To: Tara Green Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division -----Original Message ---- From: Tammy de Weerd [mailto:deweerdt@meridiancity.org] Seat: Saturday, September 04, 20041:45 PM To: 'Jim Hatrnakee Co- bergw0chmeridian.1d.us; Shaun Wardle; BIR Nary, Charles Rountree; Charles Rountree; Keith Bird; Bill Nary Subject: RE: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Thank you for your comments on the Sadie Creek application. I will forward your comments to the City Councilmen for their consideration and the City Clerk to include in the public records. I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. Sincerely, Tammy de Weerd, Mayor City of Meridian www.meridiancity.org (208) 888-4433 ext. 204 (208) 888-4218 fax ----Original Message ----- From: Jim Habnaker [mailuo:jhat@attnet] Sent: Saturday, September 04, 20041:37 PM To: Tammy de Weerd; derk@meridiancity.org Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Sadie Creek Sub -division Mayor Tammy de Weerd Meridian City Council Meridian City Clerk Dear Mayor and Meridian City Council: As homeowners in the Carol Subdivision, we oppose the approval of proposed conditional use permit for a planned development (CUP -04-23), Proposed Sadie Creek Subdivision Development. We oppose the approval of this application based on the following: 1. The sudden transition from low density residential dwellings (1 dwelling per acre) to a much higher density residential dwellings (15 dwellings per acre) is not in harmony with the existing neighborhood. We recommend that the closest dwellings to the west property line be 3 dwellings per acre, which is consistent with the Comprehensive plan and would provide a transition from the low density residential to higher density residential. 2. The public access via a right-in/right-out only on Eagle Road will result in increased traffic through Carol Subdivision. Vehicles leaving Sadie Creek heading north, east, or west will most likely take the shortest route and most likely use Leslie Drive/Leslie Way to Ustick Road. Vehicles trying to enter Sadie Creek from the south will most likely use this route as well. This would result in a dramatic increase in the traffic on Leslie Drive/Leslie Way and would be detrimental to the existing nature of the community. Due to the unique characteristics of the Sadie Creek site and the IDT requirements for access to Eagle Road, we recommend that this development be delayed until the permanent access from Ustick is available. 9/7/2004 We ask the City Council to deny this application until a development plan can be put in place which addresses these issues. RespectfWly, James Hatmaker, Homeowner Patsy Hatmaker, Homeowner Residing at 3017 E. Leslie Dr, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: 887-4944 9/7/2004