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From:Schofield, Jared Ray <JSchofield@usbr.gov>
Sent:Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:59 PM
To:Clerks Comment
Subject:Comments concerning H-2022-0072
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Attention Planning and Zoning commission:
This letter is to address the proposed development of property located at 3100 N Centerpoint way, Meridian.
City council has granted approval to the developer for the construction of 3-3 story apartment complexes to
the east of CenterPoint and 1 2 story complex to the west of CenterPoint.
These comments are directed towards the 2 story apartment complex, which property shares a common
property line. The developers proposal would place the structure 15' off of the property line, providing an
unobstructed view of tenants into my back yard. The Developer is proposing planting several trees to provide
for a privacy screen, but due to the nature of growth, adequate screening will not be completed for several
years. It should be noted that it is very much appreciated that the developer is looking at providing a solution.
The adjacent housing subdivision structures are located between 61' and 88' set back from the rear property
line. The increased set back, and individual structures, even 2 story, are visually reduced from the adjoining
properties, as well as visibility from the structures into the adjoining properties.
When my property was purchased it was expressed that the land west of Centerpoint would be developed as
non-retail commercial, and the existing block wall would be extended at the same elevation and alignment out
to Ustick. Resent local market research has found the value impacts to my property are being impacted, as
several investors have indicated that they would not want to own the property with apartments near the
property line. The actual dollar value of the impact has not been fully determined, but is currently estimated
by local realtor to be as high as $200K. This creates a large financial impact to a family.
The proposed layout also indicates the block wall being set on the property line. Continuing the block wall on
the same alignment, had been in agreeance with every prior proposal, most the most recent being Villa Sport.
Several other concerns were addressed to the city council, such as traffic issues, both on Centerpoint, and
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overall increase of traffic onto the 2 busiest intersection in the state of Idaho. Multifamily residential, will
drastically increase the number of vehicles that are in use during normal rush hour times, whereas
commercial traffic is spread throughout the day, reducing the strain during peak hours. Increase in traffic at the
Ustick/Eagle intersection also prove to increase traffic, often traveling at very high speed, through side streets,
namely Leslie way to bypass the light and return back to eagle off of Ustick. A large increased in this behavior
has been see over the last several years as growth in the immediate vicinity has increased.
The developer has shown to be a good individual, with good intentions, but I do not wish to see tenants
looking into my yard and watching my children or their friends as they play. Personal relationships can
typically be developed within neighboring houses, allowing for parents to gauge for themselves the character
of those around. This is not as plausible with apartments and short term rentals. I plead with planning and
zoning to not deny, but modify the existing proposal, even in spite of safety concerns to the general
community.
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Thank you for your time reading this. If any additional information or discussions would like to be obtained by
the Planning and Zoning commission, please feel free to contact me.
J.R. Schofield
1566 N Leslie Way
Meridian Idaho 83646
O&M Planner
Snake River Office
Bureau of Reclamation
Boise Idaho
208-383-2270
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