HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 Bill Kissinger RECEIVED
TO: Meridian City Council J U N 16 2020
CITY OF MERIDIAN
ATTN: Mayor Robert Simison MAYOR'S OFFICE
RE: Proposed Tanner Creek Subdivision Project (File# H-2020-0024)
Mr. Mayor,
As I have limited knowledge on these matters and since the current situation caused by the pandemic has limited
our ability as citizens to speak out—I hope you wouldn't mind my reaching out to you directly with my concerns.
sincerely appreciate your time. I will be brief.
I believe your upcoming Meridian City Council meeting (June 23ld) agenda includes a request to approve rezoning
for the proposed Tanner Creek Subdivision project which is planned to be located in Meridian on Waltman
Lane. Now if you haven't had the pleasure of driving down Waltman—I would encourage you to do so as this
perspective would be important for any discussions on the future development of this property.
I completely understand and believe that development of this area is inevitable if not important. This project may
be a good idea, but the general consensus seems to be the proposed project as designed is poorly planned if not
misplaced.
As you are probably aware,the property was annexed in 2008 with a conceptual development plan for
commercial use (offices/hotels/etc..). I believe this was amended recently by your new comprehensive plan to
be primarily mixed use.
The current Tanner Creek Subdivision project as proposed is neither commercial nor mixed use. Consequently,
the project creates significant traffic and pedestrian issues. In addition, I believe allowing this developer to
somehow link this project to any future plans of another parcel (to obtain the necessary commercial aspects) is
simply not the intent of the revised comprehensive plan.
Bottom line this property should be recognized and developed as a gateway cornerstone to our proud
community. It should be developed in a way that brings jobs and prestige to the area much like the businesses
currently in the vicinity. It is simply not a place for more apartments. I would like to see this project developed in
a safe and prudent way(lower density/ more open space/improved traffic patterns) if not outright rejected to
allow for future development of the property that meets the intent of a well thought out comprehensive plan.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Bill Kissinger
420 Waltman Lane, Meridian,
bilik atsinlandnw.com /(208) 608-6630
cc:Meridian City Council Members Liz Strader,Joe Borton, Brad Hoaglun, Treg Bernt Jessica Perreault Luke Covener