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From:Bryan Miller <mil95031@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:35 PM
To:Clerks Comment
Subject:Reveille Ridge Subdivision H-2023-0043
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Meridian City Planning and Zoning
My name is Bryan Miller. I live in a subdivision adjacent to the proposed Reveille Ridge Subdivision. Planning and Zoning is
considering a request for annexation and a zoning density change on Feb 15th.
I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed zoning changes.
I understand that development happens and changes to our communities are inevitable, but the scope and size of this development are
concerning. This proposed zoning change is twice the size of any other request Planning and Zoning are currently considering. The
sheer size of the request is the biggest problem. The existing zoning was the basis for resource planning for many people and
organizations in our community. To change it now is unfair to those people and organizations.
The Meridian Fire Department noted in its comments on the proposal that it cannot meet response time standards or deal with some of
the risks this subdivision proposes. The simplest way to address these concerns would be to not change the density. Fewer people
will have few calls to the fire department, reducing the risk. MFD specifically points out it would require aid from another department for
water rescue. This subdivision includes a large pond and access to a canal. The more people in the subdivision, the great the need for
these water rescue resources will be.
It was most interesting to note that no Agency comments were provided by our local school districts. This subdivision would be bisected
by the border of the West Ada and Kuna School Districts. The students on the West Ada side would attend Victory Middle and
Mountain View High schools. These two schools already have the largest student bodies in the district. The Kuna schools are likewise
overcrowded. The Kuna School district estimates every household in the district adds an additional $32,700 in costs and is asking
developers to make a 10% donation to help cover those costs since they cannot require impact fees, like the city can. Again, the
simplest way to help the school district is to not change the zoning. They have budgeted for facilities based on the existing
zoning. Higher density will be detrimental not only to the budgets and planning of the school districts, but also to the students in the
overcrowded schools. This subdivision alone would be more than half the average yearly household additions to the Kuna School
District. This kind of unplanned expansion is unfair to our schools and kids.
Higher density will only continue to add to traffic issues on Eagle Road. It will increase the burden on utilities and other
infrastructure. ACHD and utility providers have relied on existing zoning as they planned and build the infrastructure.
In conclusion, there appears to be no benefit to the community to change the zoning to higher density. The only benefit is to the
developer, who will make a higher return on his investment. Our zoning should not be changed only to benefit a single wealthy
developer at the expense of everyone else in the community.
This development should only be allowed to continue if it stays within existing zoning. It should stay within the plans we asked our
schools, fire, police, and ACHD to use for planning. It should stay within the rules we ask everyone else to live by.
Bryan Miller
6876 S Pemberly Place
Meridian, ID 83642
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