HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-03 Brendon Haacke
Charlene Way
From:Brendon Haacke <brendon.haacke@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, December 03, 2020 10:53 AM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Application #H-2020-0100 - OPPOSED
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City Council / To Whom It May Concern:
In reference to the proposed Compass Pointe zoning application and subsequent
development of the 4.69 acre lot (consisting of 48 high-density townhomes and a
private road) at the corner of E Victory and S Locust Grove intersection, I do not support
this application.
As a concerned citizen for the overall health and safety of the residents of Meridian, and
more so for those in the surrounding neighborhoods (including myself and my family
residing in the Cavanaugh neighborhood), this application is not a fit for this area.
The increased traffic in the area is already a problem and with the addition of the
roundabout at the Victory/Locust Grove intersection, this congestion will be exacerbated
significantly. This leads to upset drivers and creates a greater potential for frustrated
driving and a much-increased chance of vehicle accidents, along with harm to
pedestrians and cyclists.
Further, this area has expanded greatly over the last number of years, to the point that
growth has outpaced the infrastructure. The school system in South Meridian already
experiences challenges transporting children to and from school expediently due to the
traffic. Adding high-density housing to the area will only compound this issue, along
with many others.
As representatives who speak and decision applications on behalf of the citizens of
Meridian, we ask that you uphold the will of the people and align with the overwhelming
opposition to this application. The added revenue from an approved application does
not outweigh the concerns and standards of living in this area from those who call this
place home. We urge that you oppose the voices of special interests and please
represent the voices and needs of the people.
Regards,
Brendon Haacke
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