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July 18, 2021
City Council Members, via email Chris Johnson, via email
City of Meridian City Clerk, City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Ave 33 E Broadway Ave
Meridian, ID 83642 Meridian, ID 83642
Mayor Robert Simison, via email Caleb Hood, via email
33 E Broadway Ave Planning Division Manager, City of Meridian
Meridian, ID 83642 33 E Broadway Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
Planning and Zoning Commission William L.M. Nary, via email
Members, via email City Attorney/Risk Manager, City of Meridian
City of Meridian 33 E Broadway Ave
33 E Broadway Ave Meridian, ID 83642
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Application - Centerville Subdivision AZ PP H-2021-0046
Dear Honorable City of Meridian Council Members, Planning and Zoning Commissioners, and Mayor, et al.:
Engineering Solutions, LLP., on behalf of its client, filed an application for the annexation and zoning of the property
located east of Hillsdale Elementary School and the South Meridian YMCA. The three parcels that make up the total
project footprint are located on the south east corner of Amity Road and Hillsdale Avenue. The adjacent neighborhoods
include Century Farm, Hillsdale Creek, Rockhampton and Shelburne.
To provide background information, the planning of this development started over a year ago. The first neighborhood
meeting with the applicant occurred June 11, 2020. A group of 90+ local residents showed up for that initial meeting to
voice their concerns about this project, its impacts on traffic, parking, local schools (Hillsdale Elementary was at capacity),
local infrastructure (water/sewer/police/fire), pedestrian safety, a lack of public transportation within walking distance,
a lack of consistency with the design and appearance of adjacent neighborhoods and a perceived insufficiency in meeting
the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan’s definition of mixed-use designation (e.g. having only a few qualities out of the
multiple examples of what could be included in mixed-use). The local residents flat out opposed the project’s high-density.
Many residents were furious that such a proposal would exist.
The purpose of this letter is to call to your attention what we believe to be material facts about the Centerville Subdivision,
in its entirety, that are missing from a recent mailer, some neighbors received on July 15, 2021. We believe this notice
produces an insufficient representation of the project from its outline on the project map, shows a diminished footprint
and is confusing.
The following describes our concerns regarding the notice in more detail: (The exhibits noted are attached at the end of
this letter. All personal information was removed from the exhibits).
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Exhibit A and Exhibit B are copies of the initial mailing. Exhibit C shows an interpretation of the area of development based
upon the highlights of the map. Exhibit D shows the actual area of development per the plats found at the City of
Meridian’s link to this application found here:
https://weblink.meridiancity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=232417&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity
While the map appears to show only a single parcel of the project, the preliminary plat description on Exhibit A appears
to describe the entire project which would fall within Exhibit D. While it clearly points out “1 Clubhouse,” it fails to
adequately describe the twelve three-story apartment complexes clearly visible in the preliminary plat of Exhibit E. The
location of the “1 Clubhouse” appears to fall outside of the highlighted parcel on Exhibit C when comparing Exhibits C and
E. The preliminary plat is not part of the notice. The apartments total 168 dwelling units. A figure missing from the
preliminary plat description on the notice. Some have commented on social media wondering if they reduced the twelve
apartment buildings down to only two (presumably due to the language “2 multi-family lots”). We want to be clear. The
high-density zoning of this proposal (apartments included) is the driving factor for our concerns listed above and voiced
during the neighborhood meetings.
Furthermore, a look at the attached vicinity map (Exhibit F) obtained from the “vicinity map” folder in the City’s online
applicant file database shows the same box highlighted in Exhibit C. Exhibit G appears to show even more concerning
information. As of July 18, 2021, this is the only file in the “Vicinity Map 500 Feet” folder in the City’s online applicant file
database. We interpret the blue outlined lots and parcels, in Exhibit G, as those who should be receiving the mailer. What
about those lots in the “red box” we added in Exhibit G? Do they not get mailers? They are bordering the entire proposed
development. As of July 18, 2021, lots highlighted in blue on Exhibit G appear to be the only recipients of a mailer. At least
one household whose backyard borders the southern end of the entire project (the three parcels) and whose lot is in the
“red box” in Exhibit G has not received any mailer. Is this how the notification process works? This is an unfair notification
process if such is the case. The “500 foot rule” should extend outwards from the borders of the entire project on the
preliminary plat and not just from one of three parcels that will become the final project.
A committee formed representing the surrounding neighborhoods after the initial neighborhood meeting in June 2020.
This committee has been dormant for several months because we learned the project was put on hold. We are ordinary
concerned residents without legal and development experience. We understand that this land will be developed. We are
putting forth our best efforts to understand the Comprehensive Plan, City Codes and to look out for the well-being of our
City, community and future residents of this development. We look forward to our opportunity for public testimony. We
appreciate your public service and hard work to make our City great during these challenging times.
As a measure of the concern of local residents, and despite that our specific concerns may have changed from the original
petition, it is important to point out that a www.change.org petition regarding the opposition to this subdivision, published
in June 2020 has over 1,400 signatures. The data was the original counts. Here is a link. www.change.org/hillsdalelanduse.
See Exhibit H.
We are not making accusations about the actions or intentions of the applicant or its client(s). We are simply pointing out
a perceived insufficiency of this notice, its potential to cause confusion, and break public trust.
● Is this mailer process incomplete?
● Is City code violated?
● Are just the lots in blue getting mailers?
● Should the applicant be required to resend a mailer to the lots in red and to all land within 500 feet of the entire
project?
● Should the applicant be required to resend the mailer with more complete detailed information (as noted)?
● Would an extension of public meetings be a good idea to provide appropriate information for surrounding
residents if a revised mailer is needed?
● Would a revision of the City code notification rules be necessary?
● Would a revision of the City code requiring a clearer understanding of the project on the mailers be necessary?
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We respectfully request a review of our concerns, a timely response via email to hillsdalelanduse@gmail.com before any
meetings, and any appropriate actions be taken to restore clarity and trust in the process.
Yours Truly,
1) James Phillips 4140 E. Rockhampton St. Meridian ID 83642
2) Melissa Phillips 4140 E. Rockhampton St. Meridian ID 83642
3) Gerald Altieri 4044 E. Tenant Dr. Meridian ID 83642
4) Crystal Altieri 4044 E. Tenant Dr. Meridian ID 83642
5) Amanda Deichl 5290 S. Bleachfield Ave. Meridian ID 83642
6) Racheal Ellis 5312 S. Bleachfield Ave. Meridian ID 83642
7) Bernice Madariaga 3671 E Mardia St Meridian ID 83642
8) Megan Monk 3501 E Woodville Dr Meridian ID 83642
9) Robert Barroso 4113 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
10) Cassidy Jennings 4354 E. Westport Ct Meridian ID 83642
11) Carter Jennings 4354 E. Westport Ct Meridian ID 83642
12) Cynthia Hornung 6132 S Wayland Way Meridian ID 83642
13) William Bodett 5698 S Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
14) Amanda Rawlins 5472 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
15) Nate Rawlins 5472 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
16) Sharolyn Bodett 5698 S Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
17) Scott Horne 5784 s Ashcroft way Meridian ID 83642
18) Heidi Horne 5784 s Ashcroft way Meridian ID 83642
19) Melissa Crumley 5749 S Terri Ave Meridian ID 83642
20) James Terrell 3941 E Mardia St Meridian ID 83642
21) Abby Terrell 3941 E Mardia St Meridian ID 83642
22) Alan Harris 4066 E Tenant Dr Meridian ID 83642
23) Kathy Harris 4066 E Tenant Dr Meridian ID 83642
24) Bo Duffin 5865 S Stockport Ave. Meridian ID 83642
25) Whitney Duffin 5865 S Stockport Ave. Meridian ID 83642
26) Melissa Wallinga 4272 E. Westport Ct. Meridian ID 83642
27) George Hoxsey 1484 E Rockhampton St Meridian ID 83642
28) Pamela Hoxsey 1484 E Rockhampton St Meridian ID 83642
29) Brad Beaufort 5338 S Tindaris Pl Meridian ID 83642
30) Kristin Beaufort 5338 S Tindaris Pl Meridian ID 83642
31) Ryan Peter 5475 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
32) Carrie Peter 5475 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
33) Taryn Grinsteiner 5941 S Stockport Ave Meridian ID 83642
34) Hicham Bifenzi 5941 S Stockport Ave Meridian ID 83642
35) Doreen Torseth 5504 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
36) Sam Scranton 5393 S Hill Farm Ave Meridian ID 83642
37) Gina Scranton 5393 S Hill Farm Ave Meridian ID 83642
38) Marti Hutchinson 2564 E. Ashlar Dr. Meridian ID 83642
39) Candice Pool 3640 E Lachlan St. Meridian ID 83642
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40) Chris Cahan 5916 S Wayland Way Meridian ID 83642
41) Kasey Caham 5916 S Wayland Way Meridian ID 83642
42) Kristin Raney 2541 E Shady Glade Dr Meridian ID 83642
43) Jason Gerard 3276 E Rockhampton St, Meridian ID 83642
44) Jen Gerard 3276 E Rockhampton St, Meridian ID 83642
45) Wendy Abraham 5203 S Bleachfield Ave Meridian ID 83642
46) David Abraham 5203 S Bleachfield Ave Meridian ID 83642
47) Caitlin Frazier 12711 W Auckland st. Meridian ID 83642
48) Steven Frazier 12711 W Auckland st. Meridian ID 83642
49) Jarrod Galm 3868 E Woodville Dr. Meridian ID 83642
50) Charles Curammeng 12952 W. Auckland Ct. Meridian ID 83642
51) Diana Curammeng 12952 W. Auckland Ct. Meridian ID 83642
52) Sean Lowe 4050 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
53) Alexia Lowe 4050 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
54) Cheryl Luke 5398 S. Montague Way Meridian ID 83642
55) Michael Knight 3354 E. Rockhampton St. Meridian ID 83642
56) Morgan Knight 3354 E. Rockhampton St. Meridian ID 83642
57) Mellisa Chally 12823 W Auckland street Meridian ID 83642
58) Greg Chally 12823 W Auckland street Meridian ID 83642
59) Rob Smith 5716 S Wayland Way Meridian ID 83642
60) Jennifer Smith 5716 S Wayland Way Meridian ID 83642
61) Megan Hernandez 3302 E. Murchison St. Meridian ID 83642
62) Armin Wihlon 3622 East Angus Hill Dr. Meridian ID 83642
63) Kathleen Wihlon 3622 East Angus Hill Dr. Meridian ID 83642
64) Denise Brookman 3707 E. Lachlan st Meridian ID 83642
65) Jeff Brookman 3707 E. Lachlan st Meridian ID 83642
66) Sarah Anderson 5453 S Wayland Ave Meridian ID 83642
67) Eric Schuermann 12887 W. Auckland St. Meridian ID 83642
68) Devin Gee 3635 E Mardia St Meridian ID 83642
69) Troy Jackson 5253 S Acheron Ave, Meridian ID 83642
70) Carolyn Jackson 5253 S Acheron Ave, Meridian ID 83642
71) Brigitta Gruenberg 4250 e rockhampton st Meridian ID 83642
72) Wes Gruenberg 4250 e rockhampton st Meridian ID 83642
73) Michael Schuette 5360 S. Tindaris Pl Meridian ID 83642
74) Nicole Schuette 5360 S. Tindaris Pl Meridian ID 83642
75) Lauren Becker 12366 W Dalrymple St Boise ID 83709
76) John Murray 3645 E Angus Hill Drive Meridian ID 83642
77) Chris Murray 3645 E Angus Hill Drive Meridian ID 83642
78) Soni Myers 12791 W. Auckland Street Meridian ID 83642
79) Tricia Geiser 12696 W Auckland St Meridian ID 83642
80) Jeremy Geiser 12696 W Auckland St Meridian ID 83642
81) Cassidy Perry 3489 E Collingwood Drive Meridian ID 83642
82) Dan Jarvis 4157 west la Grange ct Meridian ID 83642
83) Valerie Gallagher 4162 E Rockhampton Meridian ID 83642
84) Melanie Prchal 3416 E Gisborne St Meridian ID 83642
85) Steven Prchal 3416 E Gisborne St Meridian ID 83642
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86) Daniel Billingsley 3254 E Rockhampton ST Meridian ID 83642
87) Amanda Billingsley 3254 E Rockhampton ST Meridian ID 83642
88) Stehvn Tesar 5455 S Tavistock Ave Meridian ID 83642
89) Jon Naseath 5275 S Acheron Ave Meridian ID 83642
90) Amy Naseath 5275 S Acheron Ave Meridian ID 83642
91) Nicole Johnsen 3847 East Tenant Drive Meridian ID 83642
92) Loralei Sturkie 3664 E. Renwick St. Meridian ID 83642
93) James M Derden 12596 W Macumbo St Boise ID 83709
94) Aislynn K Derden 12596 W Macumbo St Meridian ID 83642
95) Barbara Baker 5313 S. McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
96) Dallas Baker 5313 S. McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
97) Keith Dermaline 5225 S Bleachfield Ave Meridian ID 83642
98) Gina Dermaline 5225 S Bleachfield Ave Meridian ID 83642
99) Lisa Jarvis 4157 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
100) Patrick Clayton 3753 E Tenant Dr Meridian ID 83642
101) Devon Reed 4135 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
102) David Deichl 5290 S. Bleachfield Ave Meridian ID 83642
103) Chris Johnson 4069 E Tenant Dr. Meridian ID 83642
104) Amy Johnson 4069 E Tenant Dr. Meridian ID 83642
105) Heather Galm 3868 E. Woodville Dr Meridian ID 83642
106) Heidi Bitsch Matheus 5431 S Wayland Ave Meridian ID 83642
107) Annie Matheus 5431 S Wayland Ave Meridian ID 83642
108) Brian Nickel 5325 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
109) Kayla Nickel 5325 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
110) Harry Howard 4253 E Westport Ct Meridian ID 83642
111) Susan Robinson 4228 E Rockhampton St. Meridian ID 83642
112) Kara Jensen 4138 W. La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
113) Mary Ellen S. Reed 4135 W La Grange Ct Meridian ID 83642
114) Robert Prescott 5690 S Stockport Ave Meridian ID 83642
115) Burke Williams 5667 S. Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
116) Shirley Williams 5667 S. Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
117) Penny Rea 4375 E Lachlan st Meridian ID 83642
118) John Rea 4375 E Lachlan st Meridian ID 83642
119) Larry Rust 3627 E Woodville Dr Meridian ID 83642
120) Amber Rust 3627 E Woodville Dr Meridian ID 83642
121) Michael Howell 5319 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
122) Lisa Howell 5319 S McCurry Way Meridian ID 83642
123) John Worley 3914 E Woodville Drive Meridian ID 83642
124) Wendy Worley 3914 E Woodville Drive Meridian ID 83642
125) Lindy Petrik 2218 E Mores Trail Dr Meridian ID 83642
126) Devin Holt 5562 S. Astoria Ave. Meridian ID 83642
127) Charles Alonge 5174 S. Willandra Way Meridian ID 83642
128) Rosalie Alonge 5174 S. Willandra Way Meridian ID 83642
129) Brady Mesenbrink 4091 W. La Grange Ct. Meridian ID 83642
130) Alexis Mesenbrink 4091 W. La Grange Ct. Meridian ID 83642
131) Jessica Nuesse 5880 S Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
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132) TJ Nuesse 5880 S Ashcroft Way Meridian ID 83642
133) Josh Thorndyke 3994 S Tavistock Pl Meridian ID 83642
134) Rebecca Ruzich 2895 E Mores Trail Dr Meridian ID 83642
135) Nicole Snow 4206 E Rockhampton St Meridian ID 83642
136) Brian Snow 4206 E Rockhampton St Meridian ID 83642
137) Heather Maile 12871 W. Auckland St Meridian ID 83642
138) Kacie Long 5305 S Hill Farm Ave Meridian ID 83642
139) Niel Hergert Jr. 5305 S Hill Farm Ave Meridian ID 83642
140) Megan Bailey 5905 S Pioneer Trail Way Meridan ID 83642
141) Matthew Thiel 3515 E. Woodville Dr. Meridan ID 83642
142) Kristi Thiel 3515 E. Woodville Dr. Meridan ID 83642
143) Truman Mathews 12920 W. Auckland Ct. Meridan ID 83642
144) Emily Mathews 12920 W. Auckland Ct. Meridan ID 83642
145) Greg Laragan 12936 W Auckland Court Meridan ID 83642
146) Cris Laragan 12936 W Auckland Court Meridan ID 83642
147) Tom Cook 4239 e Westport ct. Meridan ID 83642
148) Jill Cook 4239 e Westport ct. Meridan ID 83642
149) Justin Stutz 4397 E Lachlan Street Meridan ID 83642
150) Evelyn McCullough 5347 S Ashcroft way Meridian ID 83642
151) Brian McCullough 5347 S Ashcroft way Meridian ID 83642
152) Staci Mitzman 5543 S. Acheron Way Meridian ID 83642
153) Chris McClain 4839 S Marsala Way Meridian ID 83642
154) Dan Bundy 2957 E Renwick Court Meridian ID 83642
155) Katherine Bundy 2957 E Renwick Court Meridian ID 83642
156) Ryan Moore 12807 W Auckland St Meridian ID 83642
157) Sarah Moore 12807 W Auckland St Meridian ID 83642
Exhibits on subsequent pages
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Chris Johnson
From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:15 AM
To:'Community Organizer'
Cc:Joseph Dodson; Charlene Way; Adrienne Weatherly; Bill Nary; Caleb Hood
Subject:RE: Misrepresentation on Hearing Notice for Centerville Subdivision
Hello again. Thank you for bringing the noticing error to our attention. As you pointed out, parcels were indeed missing
from the initial map received by my office, so the data retrieved from there was incorrect. I will address your questions
below and lay out the next steps for you.
● Is this mailer process incomplete? Since the map was incorrect, mailing was not complete. Since postcards are
mailed well in advance of what is required by City Code, we are able to correct this matter in time. However, due to The
Meridian Press failing to post the hearing notice on 7-16 (they inadvertently reprinted the previous week’s page), we
have scheduled a special meeting for 8/12/21. New postcards will be mailed with that date. We will also be updating the
project folder with the correct maps and dates.
● Is City code violated? No. The error was caught in time for the hearing to proceed on 8/12/21.
● Are just the lots in blue getting mailers? Based on the original map, yes. However, all property owners as
identified by the Ada County Assessor within 500 feet will receive a postcard.
● Should the applicant be required to resend a mailer to the lots in red and to all land within 500 feet of the
entire project? The city, not the applicant, provides the notice. We are correcting this as noted above.
● Should the applicant be required to resend the mailer with more complete detailed information (as noted)? The
mailer will have the information required by City Code.
● Would an extension of public meetings be a good idea to provide appropriate information for surrounding
residents if a revised mailer is needed? August 12 is the new hearing date.
● Would a revision of the City code notification rules be necessary? A revision was made in 2019 to increase
mailers from 300 feet to 500 feet.
● Would a revision of the City code requiring a clearer understanding of the project on the mailers be necessary?
No. City Code requires noticing, however it is incumbent on the public to seek out more detailed information. The
project folder is the source of information. In this case, it was incomplete due to a map error. We are correcting that
error today.
Postcards will go out today with the correct map, and to the correct list. The hearing folder will be updated, and the
hearing will be scheduled for August 12, 2021. All noticing will be completed according to Meridian City Code Title 11,
Chapter 5-A6-E :
E. Mailing and publishing of the public hearing notice.
1. Legal notice. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, the city shall publish a notice of the time and place
and a summary of the application in the official newspaper of general circulation in Ada County.
2. Radius notice.
a. Time of notice. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, the city shall send a notice by first class
mail of the time and place, and a summary of the application to property owners or purchasers of record (as listed in the
current records of the Ada County Assessor) owning property within five hundred (500) feet of the property being
considered.
b. Notice extended. The noticing shall be extended to property owners within one thousand (1,000) feet of the
external property boundaries for heavy industries and wireless communication facilities.
c. Notice to properties farther from external boundaries. The director may determine, or other applications
provided for in this title may require, that notices be sent to property owners or purchasers of record whose
properties are farther from the external boundaries of the property than those listed herein.
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d. Notice to other jurisdictions. The city shall send notice of the application to other jurisdictions with interest
and/or authority over the application, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)Other jurisdictions with joint jurisdiction;
(2)Appropriate utility companies, irrigation companies or districts and drainage districts;
(3)Health and transportation authorities; and
(4)School district.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Chris Johnson, M.Ed., IdCMC
City Clerk | City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208.888.4433|Email: cjohnson@meridiancity.org
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: Community Organizer <hillsdalelanduse@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:21 AM
To: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Andy Seal <aseal@meridiancity.org>; Bill Cassinelli <wcassinelli@gmail.com>; Brad Hoaglun
<bhoaglun@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; Michelle Albertson
<malbertson@meridiancity.org>; Jessica Perreault <jperreault@meridiancity.org>; Joe Borton
<jborton@meridiancity.org>; Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>;
Maria Lorcher <mfsjohnson@msn.com>; Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; Nate Wheeler
<nate@natewheeler.com>; Rhonda McCarvel <rmccarvel@msn.com>; Treg Bernt <tbernt@meridiancity.org>; Bill Nary
<bnary@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Misrepresentation on Hearing Notice for Centerville Subdivision
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Please see the attached letter of our concerns.
Thank you
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