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Chris Johnson
From:C.Jay Coles
Sent:Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:39 PM
To:Chris Johnson
Subject:FW: P&Z Denial of Owyhee HS
From: Jennifer Pitts-Hammons [ mailto:jenpittshammons@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:13 PM
To: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >; citycouncil < citycouncil@meridiancity.org >
Subject: P&Z Denial of Owyhee HS
Hi,
I am writing this to state how disappointed I am that Meridian Planning and Zoning is recommending a
denial of the annexation of the Owyhee High School site. For once, West Ada is ahead of growth instead of
playing catch up by cramming students into overcrowded classrooms and hoping bond issues pass to deal
with increased enrollment. I believe West Ada should certainly address any concerns raised by police and
fire about their plans, but otherwise, the City of Meridian should be doing everything in its power to help
West Ada get this needed school built and ready for students as soon as possible.
We lived in Phoenix from 2000 to 2010, a period of incredible growth for that city. Roads and schools
and other infrastructure were always being built in a reas where nothing else had been built, but where homes
and growth were expected. Getting these things in place before houses were built helped ease the inevitable
growing pains. While I realize the city can't do much about building roads, here is a chance for the city to
help ease school overcrowding. West Ada has the land and money and plans and should be allowed to
proceed quickly. It is ironic, given that the city of Meridian gets criticism on a regular basis for "approving
anything and everything wherever," yet move to deny West Ada the opportunity to be ahead of the game for
once.
I believe it is in the overall best interests of this city, for the City Council to override Planning and Zoning
and assist West Ada in every possible way on this project.
Jennifer Pitts Hammons
7085 N Spurwing Rim Place
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Jen
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Chris Johnson
From:Genesis Milam
Sent:Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:47 PM
To:C.Jay Coles
Subject:FW: P&Z Denial of Owyhee HS
From: Jennifer Pitts-Hammons [ mailto:jenpittshammons@gmail.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:13 PM
To: C.Jay Coles; citycouncil
Subject: P&Z Denial of Owyhee HS
Hi,
I am writing this to state how disappointed I am that Meridian Planning and Zoning is recommending a
denial of the annexation of the Owyhee High School site. For once, West Ada is ahead of growth instead of
playing catch up by cramming students into overcrowded classrooms and hoping bond issues pass to deal
with increased enrollment. I believe West Ada should certainly address any concerns raised by police and
fire about their plans, but otherwise, the City of Meridian should be doing everything in its power to help
West Ada get this needed school built and ready for students as soon as possible.
We lived in Phoenix from 2000 to 2010, a period of incredible growth for that city. Roads and schools
and other infrastructure were always being built in areas where nothing else had been built, but where homes
and growth were expected. Getting these things in place before houses were built helped ease the inevitable
growing pains. While I realize the city can't do much about building roads, here is a chance for the city to
help ease school overcrowding. West Ada has the land and money and plans and should be allowed to
proceed quickly. It is ironic, given that the city of Meridian gets criticism on a regular basis for "approving
anything and everything wherever," yet move to deny West Ada the opportunity to be ahead of the game for
once.
I believe it is in the overall best interests of this city, for the City Council to override Planning and Zoning
and assist West Ada in every possible way on this project.
Jennifer Pitts Hammons
7085 N Spurwing Rim Place
--
Jen