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BUILDING COMMUNITY PLANNING ENGINEERING & SURVEYING PERMITTING
July 11, 2023
Stacy Hersh
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2023-0031/NEC of Amity Road & Linder Road/Windrow Neighborhood 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 Windrow Neighborhood
Subdivision, which will consist of 251 detached single-family homes, one existing residence
and 40 common lots on 64.03-acres located on the NEC of Amity Road and Linder Road
(Parcels #S 1225347078, S 1225336520, S 1225336505, S 12253225700), within the Meridian
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 dedicate over 16% of the site as open space, which
includes a neighborhood playground with several amenities, a dog park, and several
neighborhood parks with shelters and benches, 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. The proposal to provide over one-half mile of
pathways within the development is supported by Goal 2.01.01B, which encourages
opportunities for physical activity to be provided with new development.
The stub streets and accompanying sidewalk which will be provided to the property to the north,
east and west of the site is consistent with Goal 3.03.020, which encourages new development
to connect local roadways to adjacent properties.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and please feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Sincerely,
s c-
Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services