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From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:37 AM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Linder Village
Will you check to see if these comments need to be included? Not sure if we received them as well. Thanks!
From: Genesis Milam
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 7:19 PM
To: Tammy de Weerd <tdeweerd@meridiancity.org>; C.Jay Coles <cjcoles@meridiancity.org>
Subject: FW: Linder Village
Genesis Milam | Councilmember
City of Meridian
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Phone: 208-489-0529
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From: Wayne Gomes [wmg-mana@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 1:57 PM
To: Anne Little Roberts; Genesis Milam
Subject: Fw: Linder Village
All:
The plan for Linder Village is still muddled. The departure of Costco from the Linder site to
Ten Mile has altered the proposal. The dialogue is changing as well. The zoning/plans/layout
once predicted and planned for has changed, plans are now a moving target. One thing is
certain, the changes will suit some, and aggravate others. Somewhere we all have to decide
what is best for the community, what the best carbon, and aesthetic practical footprint is, and
what will stand the test of time. Much maneuvering goes into projects like this, developers are
looking to maximize their investments, communities of people who live close by are looking for
ease of living, upgrades in services, and the clarity of sound reasoning. Reasoning and vision
often gets clouded as people start to fall into different camps. One thing is certain, there is no
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turning back after the project is done; our time to get it right is now. City governance takes
precedence and must be fair and impartial to the process; watching the rules of engagement
becomes critical. Much has been covered regarding what the developers want. We need to
collectively look at what we can all look back at and be proud of. There needs to be a distinction
of where the “eyesore” of some of Garden City ends and Meridian begins. If you’ve been around
for any length of time then you know that Garden City to the east was considered an eyesore
and an embarrassment to some degree for years. Now, as the different camps give their spiel
and vision of what’s good for the community we either agree, or offer an emphatic NO! The
elements of compromise and common sense must prevail for the betterment of all. We need to
have answers and a sensible plan that
There is a strange dichotomy taking place; neighbors to the proposed development are mixed in
their perspective and expectation of what should be. Zoning, land use, permitting are all
handled by the government entities offering their “guidance and overview.” Thus, neighbors,
while have a keen buy in to the development around them get very little input beyond protest,
inputs are often limited or deemed without merit. That being said, we still look to your
governing body to chart the best path for neighbors, community, and the good of the
surrounding areas.
I just returned from a recent visit to Hawaii (my home town). There is a furor developing in the
housing market regarding monster homes being built outside with questionable interpretation of
city guidelines and permitting. Part of a review reads, in reference to a monster home “city
records say it's a two-family detached dwelling, but it really looks like a three-story apartment
building. City real property documents show it has a whopping 29-bedrooms and 17-
bathrooms. Neighbors wonder how the city approved the structure. (ref:
http://www.kitv.com/story/36434744/monster-homes-triggering-push-back-from-
neighbors ). In looking at the article and attached photos (I also visited the property) I am
reminded of the WinCo store being planned for the Linder location. While it’s arguable that we
really need another large store that close, I understand the view. What I don’t understand is
why the 24 hour stance of hours of operation. At a basic level, it just isn’t in the best interests
of the residential environment. Also understood is that the governing body has right to say how
the land will be used, i.e., how the landowner envisions his plan. That is really where the
comprehensive plan is important. We should be reminded that this community has grown from a
one-time rail stop named “Hunter” to a top rated destination named Meridian. I would not like
to be a part of changing that from its current status of a place to live and retire to a place
where traffic and congestion now rule. We’re talking about the improvement of the quality of
life. At times it seems someway questionable that we are all marching in that direction in
defining that common good. We’re already seeing the arguments about the quality of life and
livability fall into opposing camps, are we to as a point of too much, or too little. I doubt
families will migrate westward on Chinden to see WinCo and its 24 hour a day marquee. Without
thought and planning we won’t be able to tell the start of Chinden and its chaos in Garden City
to its eventual destination along the freeway somewhere. Slowly, ever so slowly the growth of
Meridian seems to be on a path that will kill off the quaintness of former agricultural lands and
scenic points. Too much concrete is beginning to harden, too many investment dollars are
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turning heads. This is a time to be bold to protect and guide what we had planned for, talked
about, and envisioned as our homes, town, and future.
Monster homes triggering push back from
neighbors ...
www.kitv.com
Th e house on 1819 Houghtailing Street is a bit of a mystery. City
records say it's a two-family detached dwelling, but it really
looks like a three-story apartment ...
As we approach a moment in time that will have an impact on our already burgeoning street s and
traffic we have to be compelled to do the right thing and address the blended neighborhood
that is user-friendly. We must take a hard look at filling empty space with large monolithic
storefronts that appeal to no one. We have to think about incorporated neighborhoods where
there is no start and stop designation; we needed to keep it as seamless as possible. We also
need to take a hard and careful look at the proposed plans for roads that may cut through
existing neighborhoods. There is still much to be clearly defined. We look to you to carefully
guide this venture.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Wayne & Kathy Gomes
5779 N. Bergman Ave
Meridian, Idaho
208 884-2000