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Charlene Way
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Monday, November 27, 2017 8:12 AM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Proposed East Ridge Estates subdivision
Please include in the record.
From: Anne Little Roberts
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2017 8:50 AM
To: Joe Baldwin < jnjbaldwin128@gmail.com >
Cc: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Re: Proposed East Ridge Estates subdivision
Thank you, Joe, for your email. I am sorry for my delayed response but am out of town on vacation. Due to
this being the topic of an open hearing, I cannot discuss this outside of the public forum. Hearing from our
citizens is extremely important and I do appreciate you reaching out. I have copied our City Clerk so that your
comments are on record.
Best regards,
Anne Little Roberts
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 21, 2017, at 10:14 PM, Joe Baldwin < jnjbaldwin128@gmail.com > wrote:
Dear Councilwoman Roberts:
The purpose of this email to state my opposition to aspects of the proposed East Ridge Estates
subdivision (File Number H-2017-0129) as proposed by DeVCo, in the area of Lake Hazel and
South Eagle Roads. While I realize the parcel will eventually be developed, development should
fit with the existing parcels and homes to preserve property values and aesthetics of the
neighborhood; this proposal does not come close to meeting that standard. I make the following
points:
• The proposed R4/R15 zoning designation is not in keeping with language in the City's
Master Plan which states that “New development should recognize existing
development...'. Existing lots east and west of the proposed development, from Locust
Grove all the way to the southeast of South Eagle Road (Vantage Point subdivision) are
essentially estate type development with large lots and upscale houses, These homes take
advantage of the views afforded by the location along the rim, a situation analogous to
the Spur Wing subdivision along Chinden Road. Also, there is a misconception that some
land adjacent to the proposed subdivision is 'to be developed'. This is incorrect; these
areas are part of the estate-type development that have already been approved along the
rim.
• The City should not squander ground water treated to drinking water standards for lawn
and landscape irrigation purposes, as the proposal requests. As currently proposed, the
area to be irrigated with drinking water would be about 20 acres. This will put increased
pressure on the water supply that the City has developed for drinking water purposes.
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• The Idaho Department of Water Resources recently commissioned a study, completed by
SPF Water Engineering in August 2016, that projects the amount of additional water that
will be required to supply domestic, commercial, industrial and municipal water demand
in the
Treasure Valley area. Projections are that water demand will double or triple by the year
2065. The use of treated drinking water for lawn and landscape irrigation, as requested in
this proposal, will greatly exacerbate this looming problem. The City should take a
proactive approach and require the developer to secure an irrigation water source other
than treated drinking water.
The City has the chance to nurture development in the South Meridian rim area similar to what
has been approved for the SpurWing area north of Meridian. The proposed East Ridge
development does not meet those standards. Thank you for considering these issues.
Joe Baldwin
2216 E Taconic Dr, Meridian
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Barbara Shiffer
From:Joshua Beach
Sent:Tuesday, November 28, 2017 2:56 PM
To:Barbara Shiffer; Bill Parsons; C.Jay Coles; Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Proposed East Ridge subdivision
Public comments for East Ridge Estates
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City of Meridian | Community Development Department
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From: Joe Baldwin [ mailto:jnjbaldwin128@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 1:13 PM
To: Joshua Beach
Subject: Proposed East Ridge subdivision
Dear Mr Beach:
I recently submitted comments via email to the Meridian City Council members regarding the proposed East
Ridge subdivision , but was advised that these comments may not have made it into the public record. Below is a
copy of the email I sent to Councilman Palmer. I would appreciate it if you would include these comments in
the public record.
Thank you. Joe Baldwin
Dear Councilman Palmer:
The purpose of this email to state my opposition to aspects of the proposed East Ridge Estates subdivision (File Number H-2017-0129) as
proposed by DeVCo, in the area of Lake Hazel and South Eagle Roads. While I realize the parcel will eventually be developed, development
should fit with the existing parcels and homes to preserve property values and aesthetics of the neighborhood; this proposal does not come
close to meeting that standard. I make the following points:
• The proposed R4/R15 zoning designation is not in keeping with language in the City's Master Plan which states that “New
development should recognize existing development...'. Existing lots east and west of the proposed development, from Locust
Grove all the way to the southeast of South Eagle Road (Vantage Point subdivision) are essentially estate type development with
large lots and upscale houses, These homes take advantage of the views afforded by the location along the rim, a situation
analogous to the Spur Wing subdivision along Chinden Road. Also, there is a misconception that some land adjacent to the
proposed subdivision is 'to be developed'. This is incorrect; these areas are part of the estate-type development that have already
been approved along the rim.
• The City should not squander ground water treated to drinking water standards for lawn and landscape irrigation purposes, as the
proposal requests. As currently proposed, the area to be irrigated with drinking water would be about 20 acres. This will put
increased pressure on the water supply that the City has developed for drinking water purposes.
2
• The Idaho Department of Water Resources recently commissioned a study, completed by SPF Water Engineering in August 2016,
that projects the amount of additional water that will be required to supply domestic, commercial, industrial and municipal water
demand in the Treasure Valley area. Projections are that water demand will double or triple by the year 2065. The use of treated
drinking water for lawn and landscape irrigation, as requested in this proposal, will greatly exacerbate this looming problem. The
City should take a proactive approach and require the developer to secure an irrigation water source other than treated drinking
water.
The City has the chance to nurture development in the South Meridian rim area similar to what has been approved for the SpurWing area
north of Meridian. The proposed East Ridge development does not meet those standards. Thank you for considering these issues.
Joe Baldwin
2216 E Taconic Dr, Meridian