HomeMy WebLinkAboutJake and Amy Anderson - 3.23Jake and Amy Anderson
2215 E. Huber Dr.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Opposition to East Ridge Estates
File Number H-2016-0137
March 23, 2017
Dear Mayor de Weerd, Councilman Cavener and Members of the City Council;
Our family resides at 2215 E. Hyper Dr. We have loved residing in Meridian for about the last 15
years and throughout this time we have seen much growth and change in the area ano
appreciate the benefits this brings to our community. However with all the growth we were
seeking an area to live where we were still in the city however felt more space and tranquility.
When we stumbled upon Blackrock Subdivision we found exactly what we had been looking for.
Blackrock has large estate lots in a peaceful setting yet is close to everything. We have resided in
Blackrock the past year and a half and couldn't be more pleased with the atmosphere this
neighborhood brings.
We understand the need for more subdivisions and support this. Unfortunately in the proposed
development for East Ridge Estates it seems as though they missed the opportunity this space
could have to really make an impressive scenic Southern Rim. Our desire would be to have a
similar atmosphere as Blackrock which would provide continuity. There is a strong market for
estate homes as these are very minimal in Meridian and we regret East Ridge Estates has not
proposed a development with lower density. With the current proposal the transition from
neighborhood to neighborhood is abrupt. As a result property values will be negatively affected
and higher traffic will make a negative impact.
One major concern we would like you to consider with the proposal from East Ridge Estates is
the use of Blackrock's entrance on Taconic to be the only initial road used for the construction of
expanding Cyanite for East Ridge Estates and developing the subdivision. We are not opposed to
Cyanite being expanded eventually, however it would be much safer and more efficient for the
construction of East Ridge Avenue and a turn lane on Lake Hazel prior to any construction
starting per ACHD's condition of approval.
With the current proposal there is a huge safety concern for all of the children in both Blackrock
and Sky Mesa subdivisions. There is a bus stop along this narrow street. Currently it is a safe
secluded area where children are able to play and ride bikes but this would no longer be the
case. Both Taconic and Cyanite are "local" roads not meant for large construction vehicles or
high traffic. In fact often times now when cars are coming on each side of Taconic depending on
the size of the vehicles. one often has to pull away to the side of the road for the oncoming
vehicle to get by. It is scary to imagine the traffic and safety issues that will occur with
construction vehicles and potential homebuyers coming all the way through narrow Taconic and
our subdivision to get to theirs.
We want to thank you Mayor de Weerd and the Members of the Council for taking the time to
consider our thoughts and concerns on this matter. We request that the application for approval
of East Ridge Estates be denied and sent back to Planning and Zoning for further revisions that
will create a neighborhood better suited to the existing neighborhood uniqueness of Meridian's
Southern Rim.
Sincerely,
Jake and Amy Anderson
CC: Josh Beach, city planner