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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-19 Sam Scranton Charlene Way From:Chris Johnson Sent:Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:08 AM To:Charlene Way Subject:Fw: Challenger Development @ Amity and Hillsdale From: Luke Cavener Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:01 AM To: Chris Johnson Subject: Fwd: Challenger Development @ Amity and Hillsdale FYI. For the Challenger development Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Sam Scranton <sam.scranton@gmail.com> Date: October 19, 2021 at 9:07:16 AM MDT To: Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> Subject: Re: Challenger Development @ Amity and Hillsdale External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Good Morning Luke....I wanted to reach out to you to let you know my concerns with the proposed Centerville Subdivision. I am not in favor or the proposed rezoning and have major concerns with the traffic and congestion that would result if the proposed rezoning is approved. I am hopeful you are in alignment with my position. Thank you for your service to our community.... Respectfully... Sam Scranton “Your belief determines where you will spend eternity, your behavior determines how you will spend eternity" Pastor Robert Morris 1 On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 1:08 PM Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> wrote: Thanks Sam, as I understand this proposed project would require a rezone of the property. I believe that a diversity of housing types make sense for our community but I have traditionally resisted rezoning land as part of an annexation process. I’d encourage you to stay involved in the process :) Thanks again! LC Sent from my iPhone On Jun 15, 2020, at 1:01 PM, Sam Scranton <sam.scranton@gmail.com> wrote: External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Hi Luke. Thanks for the quick reply. I am glad to see the City is paying attention to the growth issues. It is very concerning to see all the subdivisions popping up and to hear that the City wants apartment complexes in neighborhoods. I strongly oppose that concept and do not understand the thought process of doing so. Folks can try to say its affordable housing but that is not true, the rent in many apartments is as much as or higher than a mortgage. I really hope you as our Concilman will stand up and work for solutions that make the most sense and listen to your constituents.... Thanks again..... Sam Scranton “Our world is not falling apart, its falling into place, read The Word!!!" Jack Hibbs On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 11:28 AM Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org> wrote: Hi Sam, Thanks for your email. I really appreciate it when folks take the time to communicate with the City Council, especially those who live in South Meridian :). While I don’t think this is an official land use application, it will be one eventually and so I’ll refrain from speaking about the particulars. I will let you know that the City Council is keenly aware of the challenges facing school 2 capacity in South Meridian. With a four year old in Hillsdale Elementry’s zone we continue to see all the communication around enrollment in that school. Thanks for reaching out and shooting your opinion. My cell is +12086954536, fee free to reach out in the future with any other questions or comments. Best, Luke Sent from my iPhone On Jun 15, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Sam Scranton <sam.scranton@gmail.com> wrote: Hello, I am a resident in the Century Farm subdivision. I have recently received notice of Challenger Development's preliminary plat plan and went to the community meeting regarding a subdivision proposal by Challenger Development. At the meeting it was stated several times that the City of Meridian has directed the engineering company to come up with a plan that would include apartment buildings in this development. I am opposed to such a development that would include apartments and townhomes in this area. Century Farm, Hilldale, Sky Mesa and Rock Hampton communities all have been created with a livable, vibrant and connected neighborhood living space. Adding apartments and townhomes will simply destroy what has been so thoughtfully created. In addition, the school situation here is not such that it can support the level of development proposed. I strongly urge you to reconsider this type of development in established neighborhoods. I believe that apartments are better suited for the inner city/urban environment and not in established neighborhoods. Thank you Sam Scranton “Our world is not falling apart, its falling into place, read The Word!!!" Jack Hibbs City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-888-4433 3 www.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. 4