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Home My WebLink AboutPublic CommentsMachelle Hill From: Matthew Ellsworth Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:37 PM RE I VED To: Machelle Hill Cc: Tara Green; Will Berg NOV 0 12007 Subject: FW: South Meridian Comprehensive Plan City Of Meridian Machelle, City Clerk Office ceived se comments on theegame, buteis it possibleltoadistributeetthem1to South Meridian. I know it s late in hearing? the Commission before tonight's Thanks, Matt Ellsworth Associate City Planner Meridian Planning Department 660 E. Watertower, Suite 202 Meridian, ID 83642 208.884.5533 -----Original Message ----- From: Eric Exline [mailto:Exline.Eric@meridianschools.org] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:44 PM To: Matthew Ellsworth Subject: South Meridian Comprehensive Plan Dear Planning and Zoning Commission: It is with great disappointment that I reviewed the latest proposed south Meridian Comprehensive Plan. I have attended all of the meetings regarding date. Unfortunately, I have a teaching assignment that precludesmean testifying tonight. P to this g d Having committed all of this time to participating residence is not longer EVEN INCLUDED in the proposed this process, I Road, which used to be designated verynow see that my P I live at 415 West Lake Hazel the proposed mixed use are at the intersectionsof Meridian Road It is also LakeHazel adjacent to area has been alternately designated as an "employment sanctuarand y," �, and now as mixed use. (this Y, then a business park" Although I was not particularly pleased with this aspect of the continue with a process that seemed to be reflectingplan, I was willing to current residents (IE: to retain at least some of the aareas sagriculturalme of echaracteristics and because I believed I would be able to work with the city to mitigate the impacts of the the mixed use development that will be in the future characteristics) p p ro er Of course, that was when m � � on the boundary of m y property. I will be able to request whatevertchangeswas ntouaefuturein hdevelopmente future ta Of course future cityY area. As it is now, is not in the leaders won't need to listen to a resident living I want, but legal means topblockefuturestudyarea. I developmentuthatethe will decrease the g on a y remedyin Parcel that the future will be to use Sincerely, value of my property. Eric Exline 415 West Lake Hazel Road Meridian, Idaho 83642 1 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, November 1, 2007 Agenda Item 5: South Meridian Map Amendment (CPA-07-002) Staff will recommend revisions to the "Staff Response" land use map that was presented on April 5, 2007. The map that staff now recommends is on the next page — titled "Revised Staff Response," and dated November 1, 2007. Agenda Item 6: South Meridian Text Amendment (CPA-07-009) Based on follow-up work conducted by staff after the April 19, 2007 Planning & Zoning Commission hearing and other factors described herein, staff revisited CPA-07-009 and recommends changes outlined in Section 4.h of the staff report, which states the following: 4.h. Description of Applicant's Request for a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPA-07-009): The following revised text changes are requested. After each revised text change is a brief description of intent. The requested text changes as revised reflect the "Revised Staff Response" future land use map. 1. Pg. 99 — After the "Medium Density" bullet, add the following: • Medium High Den 4 : to allow for the development of a mix of relatively dense residential housing types including townhouses row houses condominiums and apartments Residential densities should range from eiLi ht to fifteen dwellinLF units per acre with a target density of twelve units per acre These are relatively compact areas within the context of larger neigh 3orho )ds and should be located around or near mixed use commercial or em to ment areas to provide convenient access to services and lobs for residents. Developments should incor orate hiph Quality architectural design and materials and thoughtful site design that incorporates connectivity with adiacent uses and area pathways, attractive landscaping and individual proaect identity, The purpose of this recommended change is to recognize the Medium High Density Residential designation, which is currently recognized only in the Ten Mile Interchange Area, throughout the area encompassed by the City's Future Land Use Map. 2. Pg. 106 — After the "Office" description, add the following: - � _�� ,aru rim io ment desi nation promotes a diversity of compatible land uses that mav include office research and specialized employment areas, light intinctr»1 appropriate_ --- - _�� ■■� ner uensi residential uses ma be The purpose of this addition is to recognize the Mixed Employment designation, which is current] recognized only in the Ten Mile Interchange Area, throughout the area encompassed by the City's Future Land Use Map. This request proposes additional allowances (i.e. residential) for the Mixed Emplo ment designation that may be appropriate outside of the Ten Mile Interchange Area. y 3. Pg. 101: • Neighborhood Center/Mixed Use. This designation will provide a blend of high density residential, small scale commercial, entertainment, office and open space uses that are geared to serve all residents within a one to two square mile area. The developments are encouraged to be designed according to the conceptual neighborhood center plan depicted in Figure VII-3. Neighborhood Centers that straddle or are centered around one or more principle or secondary arterial should adhere to a similar desi[n and recog-nize access control measures as conveyed by Ada County Hi hwa 7 District. In the South Meridian Areapending the adoption of the South Meridian Trans ortation 3tudy, access control standards consistent with the South Meridian Trans ortation Study should be implemented. The purpose of these centers is to create a centralized, pedestrian -oriented, identifiable and day-to-day service oriented focal point for neighborhood districts. Forty percent of all land within Neighborhood Centers shall be developed for residential uses The centers should offer an internal circulation system that connects... The purpose of this change is to ensure that residential uses are included in Neighborhood Centers. This will mandate more diverse land uses (than, for example, commercial and office), ensure transit supportive densities, and create an appropriate number of rooftops to support commercial businesses in neighborhood centers. South Meridian 0 Revised S Response \ INTERSTATE 0 - I I J. 1'IC7DRY . �, �wxrremewrxurieipnlxxnnxwulnlexlnxwqw,vim N.C. N. C. o — 1 ,r s , --_ _ AMITY J I I� Z .1 1 015 0.5 f f .5 --- - �. nmmwwmn�Miles I L i Legend Creeks & Canals i Low Density Residential - Commercial _ Mixed Use - Neighborhood Revised Study Area Med-High Density Residential ® Mixed Use - Regional,nx,N:„x,u,,,,,, Future Planning &Referral Area Mixed Use - Employment Mixed Use -Community Parks Existing & Potential Industrial 1 Schools Existing & Potential Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Medium Density Residential Public/Quasi-Public. Fire Stations Existing & Potential MI Potential Transit Stations November i, 2007 RECEIVE APR 0 5 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN rITY (-I FRK nFt=1rF To: Meridian City Planning and Zoning I am the owner of Ultra Touch Car Wash in Meridian, and would like to request that the Planning and Zoning Committee reevaluate the planning departments recommendation for "Medium High Density Residential" and change it to "Mixed Use Commercial Zoning" on approximately 3.3 acres of property that I own, located at 2075 and 2155 W. Franklin Road. My property is adjacent to Larry Van Hess' mixed use commercial development. See attachment #1. I purchased this property in December 2005 and January 2006 with the intent to develop it with retail and office use. We had our first preliminary meeting with the City Planning Depaartment on May 8, 2006. At that time Richard Kartchner, the engineer, and Larry Sundeli, the architect, and myself met with the planners. See attachment #2. We received recommendations and comments from the planners so we moved forward with the engineers and architect, drawing plans and engineering the project. Again we had a meeting with the City Planners on August 7, 2006, to show them our design. At that time, Kevin McCarthy, with Toothman-Orton Engineering Co., and myself met with the planners. We showed them our preliminary site plan, which resulted in comments and suggestions from the Planning Department. See attachment #3. Then on December 13, 2006, we had another meeting with the City Planners after we found out that there was a charrette completed involving the Ten Mile Area Land Plan Use. We were never informed of this meeting, therefore we were not involved. As a result the proposed land use for this property is now designated "Medium High Density Residential". We feel that we went through the proper steps to start this development and now feel like the rug has been pulled out from underneath us with this zoning issue. We hope you will reconsider our request as we've spent a lot of time and money working on this project. We feel that adding retail and office space across the street from the SSC Trash Transfer Station would be better suited for this area more than a residential development. Sincerely, Steve Bainbridge 4/S/2007 FRANKLIN ROAD DEVELOPMENT TOOTHMAN—ORTON ENGINEERING COMPANY EXISTING FEATURES AND TOPO CONSULTING ENGINEERS. 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W J774J A 6rabley�r Z' -,b,& "I'd r 3 T, &jsiag or _qqv1e'51Y0jvrab _P: Required Page 1 of 1 Machelle Hill From: Matthew Ellsworth Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:40 AM To: Machelle Hill Cc: Sharon Smith; Will Berg; Sonya Wafters Subject: FW: Amity /Linder property owner RECEIVED JUL 2 5 2007 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office Again, I'm not sure exactly who needs to get these, but here are some more South Meridian comments. Thanks, Matt Ellsworth Associate City Planner. Meridian Planning Department 660 E. Watertower, Suite 202 Meridian, ID 83642 208.884.5533 From: JEFF LAURA FULLMER [mailto:FULLMER143@MSN.COMJ Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM To: Matthew Ellsworth Subject: Amity /Linder property owner Matt, I own 23 acres off of Amity Rd. between Linder and Ten Mile. I bought the property with the intent to divide and develop it into one acre home sites. I am anxiously awaiting decisions by the city regarding density issues (lot size restrictions), annexation into the city, as well as the having the ability to put in our own septic systems and wells. Having the option of septic and well systems would greatly expedite our development process. Please include me in any emails you send regarding these issues. Sincerely, Jeff Fullmer 7/25/2007 RE CIE_ -V. I) MAY 2 9 2007 To whom it may concern, GI1Y OF' MERIDIAN ,ITV ri F=RK nFFI(` My name is Dan Van cirouw, F and 1 own and operate a dairy farm in Meridian. I recently realized that the comprehensive plan for South Meridian has some new changes. I spoke with Matt Ellsworth at the planning department, and he recommended that I write a letter to Mayor de Weerd and the planning commission addressing my concerns. I plan to attend the workshop on May 31, but I would like you to consider my situation priory to the workshop. My main concern is the area that you call Neutraceutical Overlay. I am confused with the definition of this term and the area that was chosen. I realize that your intentions are to protect agriculture and open space, but I believe that for this particular area it is too late to have agricultural land set aside. When I spoke with Matt Ellsworth, he admitted to me that he had never driven through this area. There are a lot of houses and developments being built. As a result, my dairy operation will be extremely difficult to manage with such little land available for crops and spreading manure. There are still some small fields being armed but not in a profitable -way. In October of 2006, I built a new dairy facility on Simco Road near Mountain Home. I also purchased 2,600 acres of farm ground preparing for my expansion because there is no possibility of expanding where I am presently located. If my 242 acres that are included in the Neutraceutical Overlay Zone are designated non -development, my property would be extremely devalued. This would cause loaning institutions to be unwilling to finance me. Also the property surrounding my operation is developed, it would be impossible for m if continue to dairy here and wool e to d be a huge financial adversity and hardship. i hope that you will take my concerns seriously. If you have any questions m home phone number is (208)887-9259 or my cell is (208)861-4425. Also m y danvangrouw@earthlink .net. �. //��y email is cs'� S�,SS S. 13kZUC06t Kc) id Fr q.2 - - Thank you,