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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-25 Dwight Pond Chris Johnson From:Brad Hoaglun Sent:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:30 AM To:Dwight Pond Cc:Chris Johnson Subject:Re: Requesting Your Attention Dwight, It is good to hear from you. Since the application is before the city I cannot comment except on the public record (in the meeting). I am forwarding your comments to the city clerk so it can added to the public record for the meeting and available for the other council members. Brad From: Dwight Pond <dwightapond@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:48:51 AM To: Dwight Pond; Brad Hoaglun Subject: Requesting Your Attention External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good morning Brad, Dwight Pond here. It has been a while. I hope you will consider my concerns outlined below as a member of the Meridian City Council. As you are acutely aware, Meridian growth has accelerated over the past 10 years. This snippet from BoiseDev.  Star grew the fastest on a percentage basis from 2020 to 2021 – adding 13% to its population base, or 1,540 new residents.  Meridian grew the fastest in terms of the newest residents – adding 8,540 additional people, or a growth rate of 7.16%.  Boise saw the slowest growth on a percentage basis and total number of new residents from 2020 to 2021 among the cities over 10,000 residents. Just 1,210 new residents joined the City of Trees, or a growth rate of .5%. Comparing 2010 to 2021 While all 14 cities and the unincorporated areas of Ada and Canyon County saw growth from 2010 to 2021, the population distribution changed a bit. 1 In 2010, 35% of all Ada and Canyon residents lived in Boise. Today, that number stands at 32%. Meridian went the other direction – growing from 13% of the population in 2010 to 17% in 2021." And this snippet from ITD on what is happening on Locust Grove.  Roadway Design  Widen Locust Grove Rd. to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane  Add curb, gutter and attached sidewalk and construct buffered bike lanes  Install a signalized pedestrian crossing at Time Zone Dr. relocate existing crossing from Mastiff St. to Puffin St.  Roundabout Design  Construct a dual-lane roundabout at the Locust Grove Rd. and Victory Rd. intersection. Two lanes will approach the roundabout and two lanes will go thru the roundabout.  Add curb, gutter and detached sidewalk.  Include bike ramps at entrance to roundabout.  Add crosswalks at each leg of intersection with two-stage pedestrian crossings.  Include a truck apron for larger vehicles to use if necessary. We have owned our home in Meridian since 2006. At the time we purchased, it had a 'country' feeling. Clearly, we are long past that. I hope you and the other council members will balance our desire to maintain a reasonable quality of life while adjusting to growth. We cannot stop the Locust Grove expansion which will mean more cars, more people, more congestion, and more noise. But why would we increase density on a road that is already problematic? Why not allow planned, reasonable growth and not transfer a city problem to the folks who live here. I'm asking that you and the other council members deny the application to increase the density of the property located at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. Help us manage our growth and remember why we bought our homes in Meridian. Sincerely, Dwight Pond 2 2699 S Bayou Bar Way Meridian, ID 83642 3 Chris Johnson From:Joe Borton Sent:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:22 PM To:Chris Johnson Subject:Fwd: Requesting Your Attention Sincerely, Joe Borton | Councilman City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Begin forwarded message: From: Dwight Pond <dwightapond@msn.com> Date: May 25, 2021 at 8:53:03 AM MDT To: Joe Borton <jborton@meridiancity.org> Subject: Requesting Your Attention External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good morning, My name is Dwight Pond and I am a resident of Meridian. I hope you will consider my remarks below regarding the proposed zoning changes at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. As you are acutely aware, Meridian growth has accelerated over the past 10 years. This snippet from BoiseDev.  Star grew the fastest on a percentage basis from 2020 to 2021 – adding 13% to its population base, or 1,540 new residents.  Meridian grew the fastest in terms of the newest residents – adding 8,540 additional people, or a growth rate of 7.16%.  Boise saw the slowest growth on a percentage basis and total number of new residents from 2020 to 2021 among the cities over 10,000 residents. Just 1,210 new residents joined the City of Trees, or a growth rate of .5%. Comparing 2010 to 2021 1 While all 14 cities and the unincorporated areas of Ada and Canyon County saw growth from 2010 to 2021, the population distribution changed a bit. In 2010, 35% of all Ada and Canyon residents lived in Boise. Today, that number stands at 32%. Meridian went the other direction – growing from 13% of the population in 2010 to 17% in 2021." And this snippet from ITD on what is happening on Locust Grove.  Roadway Design  Widen Locust Grove Rd. to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane  Add curb, gutter and attached sidewalk and construct buffered bike lanes  Install a signalized pedestrian crossing at Time Zone Dr. relocate existing crossing from Mastiff St. to Puffin St.  Roundabout Design  Construct a dual-lane roundabout at the Locust Grove Rd. and Victory Rd. intersection. Two lanes will approach the roundabout and two lanes will go thru the roundabout.  Add curb, gutter and detached sidewalk.  Include bike ramps at entrance to roundabout.  Add crosswalks at each leg of intersection with two-stage pedestrian crossings.  Include a truck apron for larger vehicles to use if necessary. We have owned our home in Meridian since 2006. At the time we purchased, it had a 'country' feeling. Clearly, we are long past that. I hope you and the other council members will balance our desire to maintain a reasonable quality of life while adjusting to growth. We cannot stop the Locust Grove expansion which will mean more cars, more people, more congestion, and more noise. But why would we increase density on a road that is already problematic? Why not allow planned, reasonable growth and not transfer a city problem to the folks who live here. I'm asking that you and the other council members deny the application to increase the density of the property located at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. Help us manage our growth and remember why we bought our homes in Meridian. 2 Sincerely, Dwight Pond 2699 S Bayou Bar Way Meridian, ID 83642 3 Chris Johnson From:Liz Strader Sent:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1:07 PM To:Dwight Pond; City Clerk Subject:Re: Requesting Your Attention Thank you, I am copying the clerk to add these comments to the public record. Liz Liz Strader | City Councilwoman City of Meridian | City Council Office 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: | 208-546-9501 Online Meeting Scheduler: Click Here Built for Business, Designed for Living From: Dwight Pond <dwightapond@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:52:21 AM To: Liz Strader Subject: Requesting Your Attention External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good morning, My name is Dwight Pond and I am a resident of Meridian. I hope you will consider my remarks below regarding the proposed zoning changes at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. As you are acutely aware, Meridian growth has accelerated over the past 10 years. This snippet from BoiseDev.  Star grew the fastest on a percentage basis from 2020 to 2021 – adding 13% to its population base, or 1,540 new residents.  Meridian grew the fastest in terms of the newest residents – adding 8,540 additional people, or a growth rate of 7.16%.  Boise saw the slowest growth on a percentage basis and total number of new residents from 2020 to 2021 among the cities over 10,000 residents. Just 1,210 new residents joined the City of Trees, or a growth rate of .5%. 1 Comparing 2010 to 2021 While all 14 cities and the unincorporated areas of Ada and Canyon County saw growth from 2010 to 2021, the population distribution changed a bit. In 2010, 35% of all Ada and Canyon residents lived in Boise. Today, that number stands at 32%. Meridian went the other direction – growing from 13% of the population in 2010 to 17% in 2021." And this snippet from ITD on what is happening on Locust Grove.  Roadway Design  Widen Locust Grove Rd. to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane  Add curb, gutter and attached sidewalk and construct buffered bike lanes  Install a signalized pedestrian crossing at Time Zone Dr. relocate existing crossing from Mastiff St. to Puffin St.  Roundabout Design  Construct a dual-lane roundabout at the Locust Grove Rd. and Victory Rd. intersection. Two lanes will approach the roundabout and two lanes will go thru the roundabout.  Add curb, gutter and detached sidewalk.  Include bike ramps at entrance to roundabout.  Add crosswalks at each leg of intersection with two-stage pedestrian crossings.  Include a truck apron for larger vehicles to use if necessary. We have owned our home in Meridian since 2006. At the time we purchased, it had a 'country' feeling. Clearly, we are long past that. I hope you and the other council members will balance our desire to maintain a reasonable quality of life while adjusting to growth. We cannot stop the Locust Grove expansion which will mean more cars, more people, more congestion, and more noise. But why would we increase density on a road that is already problematic? Why not allow planned, reasonable growth and not transfer a city problem to the folks who live here. I'm asking that you and the other council members deny the application to increase the density of the property located at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. Help us manage our growth and remember why we bought our homes in Meridian. 2 Sincerely, Dwight Pond 2699 S Bayou Bar Way Meridian, ID 83642 3 Chris Johnson From:Robert Simison Sent:Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:49 PM To:Dwight Pond Cc:Chris Johnson Subject:RE: Requesting Your Attention Dwight, Thank you for your and I appreciate the information and perspective you have provided. As this is an open application, the City Council and myself (as a potential tie breaking vote) are not able to comment on the project outside of the public hearing. I am copying our City Clerk so your email and this response can be included into the record. Respectfully, Mayor Robert Simison City of Meridian All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Dwight Pond <dwightapond@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:51 AM To: Dwight Pond <dwightapond@msn.com>; Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org> Subject: Requesting Your Attention External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good morning, My name is Dwight Pond and I am a resident of Meridian. I hope you will consider my remarks below regarding the proposed zoning changes at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. As you are acutely aware, Meridian growth has accelerated over the past 10 years. This snippet from BoiseDev.  Star grew the fastest on a percentage basis from 2020 to 2021 – adding 13% to its population base, or 1,540 new residents.  Meridian grew the fastest in terms of the newest residents – adding 8,540 additional people, or a growth rate of 7.16%.  Boise saw the slowest growth on a percentage basis and total number of new residents from 2020 to 2021 among the cities over 10,000 residents. Just 1,210 new residents joined the City of Trees, or a growth rate of .5%. 1 Comparing 2010 to 2021 While all 14 cities and the unincorporated areas of Ada and Canyon County saw growth from 2010 to 2021, the population distribution changed a bit. In 2010, 35% of all Ada and Canyon residents lived in Boise. Today, that number stands at 32%. Meridian went the other direction – growing from 13% of the population in 2010 to 17% in 2021." And this snippet from ITD on what is happening on Locust Grove.  Roadway Design  Widen Locust Grove Rd. to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane  Add curb, gutter and attached sidewalk and construct buffered bike lanes  Install a signalized pedestrian crossing at Time Zone Dr. relocate existing crossing from Mastiff St. to Puffin St.  Roundabout Design  Construct a dual-lane roundabout at the Locust Grove Rd. and Victory Rd. intersection. Two lanes will approach the roundabout and two lanes will go thru the roundabout.  Add curb, gutter and detached sidewalk.  Include bike ramps at entrance to roundabout.  Add crosswalks at each leg of intersection with two-stage pedestrian crossings.  Include a truck apron for larger vehicles to use if necessary. We have owned our home in Meridian since 2006. At the time we purchased, it had a 'country' feeling. Clearly, we are long past that. I hope you and the other council members will balance our desire to maintain a reasonable quality of life while adjusting to growth. We cannot stop the Locust Grove expansion which will mean more cars, more people, more congestion, and more noise. But why would we increase density on a road that is already problematic? Why not allow planned, reasonable growth and not transfer a city problem to the folks who live here. 2 I'm asking that you and the other council members deny the application to increase the density of the property located at the corner of Locust Grove and Victory. Help us manage our growth and remember why we bought our homes in Meridian. Sincerely, Dwight Pond 2699 S Bayou Bar Way Meridian, ID 83642 3