HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-15 Ken Freeze 200 E Rosalyn Drive.
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From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:14 PM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:Fwd: Parcel#043413201
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From: Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Date: February 16, 2023 at 12:52:32 PM MST
To: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>, Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Parcel#043413201
Chris, my engagement with Mr. Freeze started high level about the FLUM and has transpired a bit into
Ken’s feeling about a pending application. I’m not sure if there is an application file, but based on Mr.
Freeze’s comments it’s wading into a bit of testimony in opposition and should probably be added to the
record. Happy to chat more, if needed.
Cc’ing Caleb as an FYI.
From: ken kenfreeze.com <ken@kenfreeze.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2023 7:40 PM
To: lcavener@meridiancity.org <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Subject: FW: Parcel#043413201
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Hi Luke,
I hope you’ve had a great weekend.
Here are my emails with Nick Napoli at the city planning office.
He is the person in planning that passed to me that there was a future plan to rezone the area to R4.
After his emails, there is one I received from Bruce Freckleton.
His email mentioned, “At this point in time, the applicant has only completed the pre-application
process with our office.”
So yes – I am concerned with the parcel having townhomes built on it.
The owners bought the property about two years ago, lived in it for about a year then moved out.
It has been vacant since, and surveying crews have been surveying the property.
I have talked to some of the neighbors about that parcel’s future use, and they are unanimous in their
desire to see it remain as is or only to have a few nice homes built in keeping with the rest of the houses
in the neighborhood.
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I feel that if there is a plan to build townhomes of the lot someday, it would meet with significant
opposition from those living in the neighborhood.
Anyway – thanks for listening and looking into this.
Ken Freeze
925 360-8262
From: Nick Napoli
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 4:10 PM
To: ken kenfreeze.com <ken@kenfreeze.com>
Subject: RE: Parcel#043413201
Hi Ken,
The future land use map isn’t set in stone so the current zoning would be prioritized over it. It is possible
that city council could deem this project unfit for the site they are proposing it on but I can’t give you a
definitive answer on what they will decide. I wish I could help you more but my supervisor that you
emailed earlier will provide better insight than I am able to.
Thank you,
Nick Napoli| Assistant Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0601
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From: ken kenfreeze.com <ken@kenfreeze.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 3:54 PM
To: Nick Napoli <nnapoli@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Parcel#043413201
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Nick,
Thanks for the update.
But you say that your future land use map shows a plan to make it a low-density district.
Does they mean they are already plan to rezone the area, and that lot in question, to R2?
It sort of sounds that way based on what you said here.
And if that is so, when would that happen? And wouldn’t that sort of put a stop to the plans I spoke to
you about?
Ken Freeze
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From: Nick Napoli
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 2:05 PM
To: ken kenfreeze.com <ken@kenfreeze.com>
Subject: Parcel#043413201
Hi Ken,
It was great talking with you earlier. The current zoning for the parcel in question is R-8 which is a
medium-density residential district. Our future land use map shows they plan to make it a low-density
residential district. As far as townhomes, they are permitted within the R-8 zoning but are conditional in
R-4 (medium low density residential district) and not allowed in R-2 (low density residential district). A
rezone for this property would require the owners involvement. However, as a community you can
show up to City Council hearings for the property you are concerned about. The larger the community
that shows up, the more impact you can have on the decision made by city council. Along with this,
contacting the council member in your district could be beneficial. Below I have attached a link to the
City Council Meeting schedule.
https://apps.meridiancity.org/CLERKSCONTENT/meridian_agenda_minutes.aspx#COUNCILAM
Thank you,
Nick Napoli| Assistant Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0601
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This is the Email I received from Bruce Frecklton, Director of Community Development
From: Bruce Freckleton
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 12:56 PM
To: ken kenfreeze.com <ken@kenfreeze.com>
Cc: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Concerns about the future development of the lot at 200 E Rosalyn Dr
Good morning Mr. Freeze,
Thank you for reaching out. At this point in time, the applicant has only completed the pre-application
process with our office. This is a pre-requisite step, along with holding a neighborhood meeting, before
they file an official application for their project. Once an application is filed, the official review process
for approval/denial begins. As part of this process, public hearings will be scheduled before the Planning
& Zoning Commission and then following their action, the City Council.
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You will receive notice of upcoming scheduled hearings in the mail. We do always encourage public
participation in the hearing processes. Here is a hyperlink to our webpage that will give you information
on how to provide written and/or verbal testimony.
Again, thanks for reaching out and wanting to be engaged in the process.
Respectfully,
Bruce
Bruce Freckleton, Director
Community Development Department
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