HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-12 Susanne LinkApril 5, 2021
Robert Simison, Mayor
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway, Suite 104
Meridian ID 83642
Regarding: Growth in Meridian
Hearing on April 27, 2021 on H-2020-0100
Dear Mayor Simison,
RECEIVED
APR 12 2021
CITY OF MERIDIAN
MAYOR'S OFFICE
I am writing to you to ask you to deny the proposed annexation of land at the
Southwest corner of Locust Grove Road and Victory Road at the upcoming
hearing. Just some of the reasons are set forth below.
1) The developer/owner does not live in Meridian, near this proposed
development or care about the residents living in the adjacent neighborhoods.
2) The housing density is too high (Medium - High is Planning's
definition allowing 8 to 15 units per acre) for the small triangular lot size of less
than 8 acres. The 33 townhomes and 4 single-family units proposed are
unappealing and certainly do not comport with the type and style of the statuesque
single-family homes surrounding - excepting a ranch home and acreage north
across Victory Road also pending replacement.
3) The long-term effects of medium-high density homes in this area
would be a detriment to the existing residences triggering increased pollution,
increased traffic congestion and will diminish over-all value.
Why can't the City purchase this property? Investing in permanent
preservation of farmlands to protect the agricultural economy of the County. Land
should be enhanced, resources protected, resident and migratory wildlife be
respected. This Meridian resident came here for the attractiveness of the open
spaces in my neighboring areas. It is beautiful. Please maintain what exists today
for our grandchildren.
Respectfully,
Susanne Link
4252 Rangewood Way
Meridian ID 83642