HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from Jerry Stevenson
RECEIVED
APR 2 1 2006
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Meridian
33 E. Idaho Ave
Meridian, 10 83642
April 21, 2006
Subject: Irvine Subdivision;
Hearing date: April 25, 2006
I strongly oppose the R8 "medium" density proposal for Invine Subdivision. I do
recognize and accept that a development will eventually occur at this location, but would like to
restrict this property to the "low" density zoning as applied for on the 2002 comprehensive plan. I
feel strongly that an R8 zoning will not fit well with my immediate surrounding area. The East and
West adjoining property is RUT and actively agriculture. Applicant previously commented on
other R8 developments in the general area that have been approved. I want to comment that
those areas were strictly crop agriculture with no houses and therefore would be surprised if they
would have been opposed. Irvine subdivision is different because it does have an existing small
livestock production that has been and will be effected and does oppose anything more than an
R4 zoning.
Prior to selling property to the SilverLeaf Subdivision, I was assured by Steve Glasgow,
(partner of Dyver Development) that the Silver1eaf subdivision lift station and sewer pipe size
would only accommodate the Silver1eaf Subdivision and specifically stated it would not have the
capacity for the adjoining 38.5 acres. I was assured that my remaining property as well as the
38.5 acre parcel would have to wait for the Black Cat sewer trunk to reach Ten Mile Road from
the Black Cat trunk before it could be developed and at that time, sewer and water lines would be
extended to the end of Ten Mile Rd that I would have access to. This was consistent with what I
was previous told at a comprehensive meeting I had previously attended. If I would have known
that this lift station would be adapted to accommodate the 38 acre "medium" density, I would "not"
have ever allowed the sale of my property.
I also want to darify that I have impacted by Lochsa Falls subdivision when they started
placing survey stakes in my irrigation ditch, tore up my fence and installed iITigation boxes right
on the ditch bank, and creating new problems in trying to irrigate the pasture. With the 25 acre
Hero's Park adjoining my pasture, I realized that raising livestock next to a park of this size would
only increase my risk and liability and would be better to have homes (low density) as a buffer
and I would still be protected on the other side of my property until the sewer trunk from Black Cat
was installed. For five years we have been picking up trash and have lost livestock from choking
on plastic that originated from the approaching developments. I am disappointed with the
Planning and Zoning Committee and Department's failure to acknowledge that development does
not have an impact on my family's lifestyle and quality of life.
I have offered and the offer still stands for the developer to purchase my property at a
reasonable market value. I have also met with Mr. Amar and shared suggestions to resolve my
concerns where we could both benefit. Mr Amar rejected all items and shows no willingness to
compromise. Therefore I strongly oppose the R8 zoning and Irvine Subdivision proposal for
reasons stated below and the fact that I continue to have unresolved issues with same developer
on the SilverLeaf Subdivision.
Only if City Council approves this project, following are requests and concerns I have that I
expect to be considered:
. Stubbed street access from North side of property. Request 2 stubbed streets for
optional potential future development.
. Request adjoining properties to 1 story construction.
. Request grade at bottom of fence to be equal or greater than the floor level of home.
. Restriction of dogs to adjoining properties.
. Restriction of any temporary structures to within 6 feet of my property line.
. Request trees to be placed around parameter of my adjoining property to block views
between properties. Trees to be placed prior to any housing construction and any trees
lost to be replace within reasonable time.
. Limit hours of construction to no more than 10 hours/day and no construction on Sundays
. Access of irrigation to be accessible at NW corner of my property.
. If any home blocks current wireless internet access, Developer to be responsible for all
costs required to provide access. If this requires changing services, Developer to also be
responsible for difference in monthly rates until contract with CUITent ISP expires.
. Developer to be responsible for any damage to surrounding homes due to vibrating
compactors.
. Require all property owners and renters within Irvine Subdivision to sign document
acknowledging small livestock operation and forfeit any rights to file any protests,
complaints, or legal disputes objecting to any noise, smell, or any other complaints often
associated with livestock production.
. Delay project from starting until April 15, 2007.
. The sidewalk along Hwy 20-26 is not planned until the widening of the highway which is
not in the 5 yr calendar. Adding additional residents in this area will increase the risk of
pedestrians along the highway until that project is completed.
. Consider continuing sidewalk along Ten Mile Rd between SilverLeaf and Irvine
subdivisions.
The "timing" of this applicant is "not" under the new Comprehensive Plan and should still be
considered "low" density. If applicant wants to ore-apply" under the new comprehensive plan,
then perhaps that will change things, but I do strongly object to the timing of this development at
this time. I stress as a long time resident at 6040 N. Ten Mile Rd. that "medium" density is "not"
appropriate at this time and that the increased density only accelerates and magnifies the
burdens placed on schools and roads.
I ask for your support in "denying" the proposed R8 zoning.
Respectfully,
Jerry and Sandy Stevenson
6040 N. Ten Mile Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
888-2754 home
869-3681 cell