Letter from Carol Sub Homeowner
April 17, 2006
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Meridian City Council
Meridian City Hall
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Re: Bienville Square Subdivision by Red Cliff Development
Dear Madam Mayor and Council members:
We would like to make a few comments in regards to the Council meeting on
March 14th pertaining to the Public Hearing RZ 05-019, PP 05-059. In regards
to Mr. Unger's comments concerning the Sadie Creek Promenade "who walked
through the door and had all the neighbors' suppOli with their concept plan
which was approved". OW" thoughts are that Tamm"a Thompson :fiom
Landmm.k Development Co. met with the home owners to get our input and
feedback concerning their development. Tamara went through the m.inutes of
the original Planning and Zoning meeting. When the zoning was changed ftom
RUT to CG on the Ruwe property we were assured that the property on the
west side facing Cm.ol Subdivision would be light office, single story, with a
thirty foot berm with landscaping and a masomy stone wall.
Mr. Unger was upset because the neighbors approved the Sadie Creek
Promenade plan and not the Red Cliff development proposal. Red Cliff is not
following any of the original rezoning plans. They have chosen to follow what
they feel will generate the most profit for themselves and not what the
neighbors on Lest ie Way have approved. Red ClifT Development is proposing
two stOlY single family homes of high density. This type of development will
decrease the propeliy values of the homes in the Carol Subdivision and make
them much less desirable. Where we once had fields with horses and views of
Bogus Basin, we will now be looking at two stOlY homes.
Development of that propeliy is inevitable, but it must be done in a way that is
compatible with ow" existing neighborhood, preserving the privacy and
atmosphere of the existing homes. The neighbors of Cm"ol Subdivision have
met with Mr. Bob Unger on numerous occasions and he has repeatedly not
incorporated what we as a neighborhood have asked for in his plan. This
development must be done in a manner to enhance and not lower propeliy
values - it needs to be an asset to the city of Meridian. Eagle Road is a very
desirabte location for LO (light office) and is not conducive to high density
residential on an ah'eady busy road.
. Thank you for your consideration on the above stated issue. We look forwm"d
to a positive outcome that will suit the City of Meridian as well as maintaining
the integrity of the Carol Subdivision homeowners.
Sincerely,
Ray Tomczak 1502 Leslie Way
Betty Rossow 2832 Leslie Dr.
NOlman B. Towne 2875 Leslie Dr.
Kandy Sealy 1567 Leslie Way
Bob Hwit 1439 Leslie Way
Dick Peckenschneider 1131 Justin Place
Steve Grant 1534 Leslie Way
Marc von Huene 2654 Leslie Dr.
Maw"een Boyle 3109 Leslie Dr.
Louis Serino 3109 Leslie Dr.
John Eigen 2908 Leslie Dr.
Alana Eigen 2908 Leslie Dr.
Russ Martin 1375 Leslie Way
Donis Matiin 1375 Leslie Way
Jim Hatmaker 3014 Leslie Dr.
Richat"d Kauphausman 2740 Leslie Dr.
Billy Knorpp 2972 Leslie Dr.
Sanch"a Knorpp 2972 Leslie Dr.
Lany Green 2935 Leslie Dr.
Pat Green 2935 Leslie Dr.
Aat'on Green 2935 Leslie Dr.
Evan Green 2935 Leslie Dr.
Steve Meredith 3066 Leslie Dr.
Debbie Meredith 3066 Leslie Dr.
Clifford Bissell 1566 Leslie Way