HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-12 Holly Myers September 12, 2024
Subject: Opposition Comments for the City Council Meeting on September 17, 2024
Agenda Item #11 Timbercreek Recycling Hearing H-2024-0032.
Dear Meridian City Council,
I strongly oppose the Modified Development Agreement proposed by Timbercreek
Recycling. I live within 500 — 1,000 feet of Timbercreek Recycling on Spire Street and I am
extremely concerned about the proposed changes that would allow Timbercreek to
continue operations:
• Increase in dust causing air quality concerns (especially for those who are
immunocompromised such as myself). I am especially concerned about the
hazardous silica dust from concrete. You can see the clouds of dust in the air from
my backyard. My patio furniture is coated in it.
• Increase in odors. Already I deal with the rotting smell of this recycling plant daily.
Adding additional materials would attract more pests and could release additional
toxins such as mold into the air. I already deal with an incredible number of flies
near my property. I cannot enjoy my backyard and patio in peace.
• Toxins leaching into nearby water canals getting into the water supply.
• Increase in traffic with large trucks with limited road space (2-lane 2-way street).
• Increase in noise from large construction trucks and equipment grinding.
These are very real concerns for me and other Pinnacle residents. I did not expect my
million-dollar home to be next to an expanding heavy industrial facility. There was no
mention of being within 1,000 feet of a recycling plant that emits dust and odors when I
was in escrow just a few months ago. This would have drastically influenced my decision
to buy in this location.
I urge city council to deny the modification request to expand the Development
Agreement. I would also request city council require routine inspections on this facility.
Furthermore, I appreciate the time and comprehensive details Sonya Allen, Meridian City
Associate Planner, took in creating the community report (Agenda Packet pages 78-89).
Sincerely,
Holly Myers
Pinnacle Resident
Hollylynn222@gmail.com