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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmail from Ed DeCouto Page 1 of 1 Tara Green -------,-".,,--,.. From: Will Berg Sent: Monday. March 06, 2006 3:32 PM To: Tara Green; Sharon Smith Subject: FW: March 7, 2006 City Council meeting Attachments: Letter to Meridian City Council (Sharp Estates).doc 'RECEIVED MAR 0 6 2006 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office "------,-_.."-,,-,..,,,,,,- --------.-""'-"-.,,.-.-,.-- From: StoneRldgeld@aol.com [mailto:StoneRldgeid@aol.com] Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:29 PM To: Will Berg Subject: March 7, 2006 City Council meeting To: Meridian City Council Members Dear City Council, I apologize for the late submission of this attached letter as a number of Packard Estates property owners that border the proposed "Sharp Estates" Subdivision were not notified of the meeting that is coming up next week. Please see attached Respectfully , Ed DeCouto 3/6/2006 March 2, 2006 City of Meridian City Council 33 E. Idaho Ave Meridian, Id 83642-2300 Reference: Sharp Estates Subdivision Dear City Council, Our group of Packard Estates property owners object to the proposed development of approximately 5 acres known as "Sharp Estates Subdivision". We apologize for the last minute submission of this letter as the property owners along E. Meadowgrass S1. and Devlin Ave, that border this proposed development were not notified of the March 7, 2006 City council meeting. Whereas we support the developers right to develop their property, we object for the following 3 primary reasons and concerns: 1. Density a. 50 foot wide lots mean basically 40 foot wide buildings. Approximately halfthat area would be used for a 2 car garage. This would leave little room for designing floor plans that would not have master bedrooms on the main floor. The end result would be contrary to the statement by the developers that most occupants would be "empty nesters". b. These narrow lots that border Packard Acres 1&3 on the North & East sides and Chateau Meadows on the West side would result in 2 to 3, 2 story buildings looking down into a single back yard at almost every home site on the North and West sides. This would also create a "Row Housing" look. c. Given a 2 car garage that would require at least a 20 foot wide driveway on each lot, the result would be very limited on street parking and added congestion. d. The high density has the potential to create drainage problems because of the known clay layers that we know exist at Packard estates even on 80,90 and 100 foot lots. 2. Lack of Common Area a. The preliminary plat for Sharp Estates does not reflect any planning for any substantial common area. Packard Acres sub no.3 has a children's play area and common area located on Devlin Ave that has been built and paid for by the Packard Estates Homeowners Association. We feel that this lack of planning will result in a migration of Sharp Estates residents to the Packard Estates common areas. 3. Need to Vacate Wingate Lane a. There is no longer any need for Wingate lane and should be vacated at least to Challis S1. In conclusion, it appears that the developer has made little to no changes in the plan as we suggested at the December meeting. We appreciate your time and effort during your" review of this matter as we the homeowners will obviously be affected by this development for years to come. We will attend the Tuesday March 7, 2006 city council meeting and bring a list of homeowner signatures that agree with our concerns. Respectfully, Edward & Rosalyn Jenkins 2584 N. Bullock Ave. Wirt & Fran Edmonds 2297 Chandra way Edward & Tammy DeCouto 2393 E. Meadowgrass S1. Dan & Lisa Bain 2515 N. Devlin Ave. Amos & Gina Haley 2603 Moog S1. Robert & Sylvia Jenkins 2127 Kamay Dr. E. Michael & Amy Menlove 2354 E. Meadowgrass S1.