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From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Tuesday, December 17, 2019 3:59 PM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Tonight's Meeting
From: Roberta McElwain <bobbiemcelwain@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 3:58 PM
To: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Susan Karnes <susankarnes@gmail.com>
Subject: Tonight's Meeting
Hi there. I wanted to extend some feedback with regard to the comprehensive plan.
First of all, I agree with the submissions by the Southern Rim Coalition and the Stetson Estates HOA, and wish for Susan
Karnes to speak on my behalf, as I will be unable to attend the meeting.
I just want to say I think it's been very disappointing how the city of meridian has handled growth overall, particularly whe n
it comes to our beautiful farm land and existing homeowners. It just feels like the carpet is rolled out for developers and
newcomers, and the building of apartments and high density housing plopped down everywhere to make room for people
who want to move here, with no regard for residents who already live here.
When people protest about the roads and crowds and traffic, we are told that it is the right of property owners (farmers) to
sell their land and we can't stand in the way of that. By the same token, it is the right of existing Meridian residents to live
in peace and enjoy their homes and their lives. When I see what is done in the name of progress (tearing down old farm
houses that have been here for years and are part of Meridian's history, and building subdivisions and apartments right up
into people's yards), I'm just very saddened for how our city looks and feels now. And in the name of "vibrancy" and
"sustainability" I don't see any end in sight any time soon.
While the Planning, Zoning, City Council and Mayor all celebrate progress and growth, almost all of the citizens of this
wonderful city, particularly those of us who have lived here for quite some time, are mourning the gradual loss of the
Meridian of yesterday. While you may not be able to deny building permits or subdivision plans, you could certainly limit
the number of permits issued (based on overcrowding of roads, schools, etc.) and protect what little is left. Allow people
to own a little bit of land and enjoy that land without encroaching onto that right by building high density housing right next
to it, including all of these apartments!
Please, please, please....have some consideration for those of us who live here now and love our city. Please reconsider
all of the apartments, high density housing, and let's preserve what little land is left. Once the farms are gone and covered
with subdivisions, they're gone for good.
The next thing we'll be hearing is we're low on water.....Let's preserve and protect what we have.
Thank you for your time.
Regards, Bobbie McElwain
Meridian Greens Resident