HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-14 Cathy Carson
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From:Cathy Carson <carsoncj@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:27 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Comments Regarding Wells Street Assisted Living/Andorra CUP AZ, PP H-2021-0024
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This email is in reference to Wells Street Assisted Living/Andorra CUP AZ, PP H-2021-0024.
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Originally I wrote and stated I opposed the plans as they had initially been presented. I still have concerns
regarding this development. I am pleased that the City Council asked the developer to revise the plans for this
development. I know for the families that live in Woodbridge whose property is adjacent to this development,
the changes in setbacks, trees, etc., are a welcome change.
However, there is still the issue of traffic congestion and safety. Drivers use the Woodbridge Subdivision as a
"shortcut" between Eagle Road and Locust Grove all the time. The city placing "No Parking" signs along
Woodbridge Drive and Wells would be a good start, but will not rectify the full issue. The issue I have with the
proposed development is in regards to how many people/cars will be using it, which is based on the number
of proposed houses, the size the of retirement center, and the size of the office building. The congestion is not
the developer's fault, but it should be something the council considers before approval. There are only three
exits for this development, two off of Eagle Road and the other through Woodbridge Subdivision to Locust
Grove. Of those three exits, only one has a light and is already regularly "backed up". The other two have stop
signs only and are at busy intersections, the one starting into an onramp for the freeway and the other at the
convergence of a cross street and two businesses. The Council has an obligation to not only support the new
development, but also the residents and businesses that are already established in this area. I do not
understand why the number of houses in the development could not be reduced, or the number of beds in
the retirement community could not be reduced, or the size of the business office not be reduced. I do not
see the roads in this area being changed, so the only "fix" can be to mitigate the congestion that will be on
these roads. This can only be done by reducing the homes and businesses added to this area.
Please consider the safety and quality of life for those already established here and for those to come.
Catherine J Carson
2203 E Bowstring Street
Meridian, ID 83642
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