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Will Berg
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From: StoneRidgeid@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 20066:38 PM
To: Will Berg
Subject: Letter concerning CPA 05-004 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Attachments: Letter to Planning & Zoning, Meridian.doc
January 10, 2006
Dear City Council, City of Meridian,
In reference to the scheduled January 17, 2006 Notice of Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
for the North Meridian area, please accept this written consideration for our 39 acres + or -. This property
touches McDermott Rd and extends East to Peregrine Heights Subdivision, near the corner of Chinden.
(Please see the attached map)
The map outlines 39 acres, of which 30 + acres are owned by Barbara Waterfield. The remaining 8.33 Acres as
Waterfield Subdivision (Approved for construction but not recorded) is owned by DJJ L.L.C. (Ed Jenkins, Bill
Jenkins & Ed DeCouto).
Thank you for the opportunity to voice our opinion on the Comprehensive plan amendment (CPA 05-004).
Approximately 2 years ago we started a process to develop Waterfield Subdivision. When we received our final
approval in 2005 to proceed with our construction meeting we soon had a new Comprehensive plan to deal with
and questions on how to proceed. As a matter of fact we were told that we would probably not be allowed to
proceed. Attached is also our DJJ L.L..C. letter dated October 19, 2005 to planning and Zoning.
In respect of your time and consideration. We would like to recap and make the following points:
1. Although we have been diligent in pursuing "Waterfield Sub" The Comprehensive Plan Amendment has caused
great strain and concern as to how, when or even if we can proceed.
2. We understand that the homeowners of Peregrine Heights Sub do not want their zoning changed to mix use, but
to remain "Residential".
3. Besides requesting Peregrine Heights Sub zoning to be changed from the master plan, they are also requesting
that approximately 1/2 the distance of our property from their Western property boundary to McDermott road also
be changed.
4. The buffer zone that Peregrine Heights Sub is requesting is greater in width than their own subdivision! This is
excessive and without thought and consideration for the property owners West of their property.
5. If Peregrine Heights Home Owners Association is granted a change from the original "Mixed Use - Interchange"
designation, then a reasonable buffer on our property of no more than 250 Ft would be acceptable to us.. At this
point, changing of the zoning of the 250 ft strip to either "Medium" or "High Density" Residential would be
acceptable to us.
6. It is unreasonable for Peregrine Heights HOA to request that the 8.33 Acres of Waterfield Subdivision be
split into 2 different zoning classifications.
In closing, we would recommend that if the comprehensive plan is adopted, leave the whole 39 acres as "Mixed
Use-Interchange". If Peregrine Heights is granted "Residential" zoning, then we are in agreement with a 250 Ft
buffer zoned "Medium" or "High Density" Residential on our property. This 250 ft buffer would line up
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approximately 1/2 way between the end of the cui de sac for Waterfield Sub and the western border of Peregrine
Heights Sub.
If their are any questions, I (Ed Jenkins) can be reached any time at (208) 859-3990.
Respectfully,
Ed Jenkins Jr.
William Jenkins
Ed DeCouto
Barbara Waterfield
2584 N. Bullock Ave
Meridian, Id 83642
For your Reference please note:
On October 19, 2005 we sent a letter to Meridian Planning and Zoning regarding these issues.
(This letter also faxed to: City clerks office #208 - 888-4218)
1/10/2006