HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from Chris Broer
Submission for Public Hearing on the proposed Ambercreek subdivision
Meridian City Council meeting, February 14,2006
The proposed R-8 Ambercreek subdivision, with its proposed 4.95 dwelling unit per acre, is on
land which calls for "Low Density Residential" according to the Comprehensive Plan as of the
beginning of this month. "Low Density Residential" has a defined use which includes "single-
family homes at densities of three dwelling units or less per acre". Even if the land were to be
fe-designated as "Medium Density", three dwelling units per acre would also meet that criteria
(three to eight dwelling units per acre).
Because nearby parcels have been allowed higher density, it is that much more important that the
Low Density Residential intent of the Comprehensive Plan for this parcel be honored. As a
long-time resident living south of the proposed subdivision along Meridian Road, my neighbors
and I are concerned about the 586 vehicle trips per day this proposed project will add to
Meridian Road. It is already hard enough to pull out onto Meridian Road. Having three
dwelling units per acre would save more than 230 vehicle trips per day on Meridian Road from
this parcel (1.95/4.95*586).
The Comprehensive Plan as it was approved called for this to be the only parcel off Meridian
Road between Cherry Lane and McMillan Road designated as Low Density Residential, so it's
important it be retained as such. The parcel hasn't been annexed by the city yet, so there's still a
lot ofleverage to have the developer follow the Comprehensive Plan and have three dwellings or
less per acre, which is called for by either "Low Density Residential" or even "Medium
Density" .
I appreciate your taking time to consider my input.
Respectfully,
Christopher Broer
387 West Woodbury Drive
Meridian
RECEIVED
FEB 1'3 2006
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
L1L ~t3'
2..14-Q(¡;
H- éYV\ iÞ-
}3 + \ 4