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April 21, 2023
Stacy Hersh
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2023-0004/Parcels #S 1130110081 and S 1130110101 /Compass Pointe Subdivision
Stacy,
The City of Meridian has requested feedback regarding the proposed annexation with zoning
of R-8 (Medium density Residential) and a preliminary plat for the Compass Pointe
Subdivision, which will consist of 21 detached single-family homes on 7.69-acres generally
located on the SWC of Victory Road and Locust Grove Road, specifically on Parcels
S 1130110081 and S 1130110101, within the City's Area of City Impact.
Ada County is supportive of the application due to the proximity of the site to existing public
services. Goal 2.2f of the Ada County Comprehensive Plan encourages residential development
to occur at urban densities within Areas of City Impact where public facilities are
available. As the Future Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by
Ada County,designates the site as Medium Density Residential, which is primarily intended for
single-family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre, the proposed zoning
of R-8 (Medium density Residential) is compatible with the comprehensive plan.
The layout of the development also complies with many of the goals of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan. The proposal to include a gazebo, picnic area, plaza, a pickleball court
and a dog park,is supported by Goal 3.07.02A of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted
by Ada County, which encourages usable open space be incorporated into new residential
subdivisions, and Goal 2.01.01 B, which encourages opportunities for physical activity to be
provided with new development.
The proposal to provide landscaping and buffering along Victory Road and Locust Grove Road
is supported by Goal 3.07.01 C, which requires appropriate landscaping, buffers, and noise
mitigation with new development along transportation corridors (setback, vegetation, low
walls, berms, etc.).
The proposal to construct a bus stop adjacent to the site is supported by Goal 3.03.04C, which
encourages ensuring that county enclaves provide necessary urban-level transportation and
utility infrastructure as part of the annexation process.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and please feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services