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From:Brian Whitlock
Sent:Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:17 PM
To:Kietra Stokes
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Re: Opposing high density housing at The District At TenMile
Kietra -
Thank you for your email and sharing your concerns.
I am forwarding your comments to the City Clerk to include them as part of the public record so that all
members of the City Council have the benefit of your input. As you may know, once an application has been
submitted to the City, we are precluded from having private conversations or commenting on the matter until
it is before the full Council.
Thank you again for your input.
Sincerely,
Brian Whitlock, District 1
Meridian City Council
From: Kietra Stokes <kietrak@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:36 PM
Subject: Opposing high density housing at The District At TenMile
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> Dear City of Meridian Council Members,
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> I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed development of The District at Ten Mile, specifically the inclusion of
medium and high-density housing within the plan. While I understand the need for growth and development in our city, I believe
there are serious issues that must be considered before moving forward with this project.
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> Our community is already experiencing a saturation of high-density housing, which has led to significant challenges. The
infrastructure along Ten Mile Road and the surrounding areas is already strained. Traffic congestion is a daily issue, and the offramp
for the Ten Mile exit is frequently overburdened. Adding more high-density housing would only exacerbate these problems, putting
additional pressure on our roads, increasing commute times, and potentially impacting public safety.
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> Additionally, our schools are currently overcrowded, and the addition of more residents without addressing the capacity issues in
our education system would negatively affect the quality of education in our community. This proposed development will bring
more families into an area that is already struggling to accommodate the current population.
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> It is clear from conversations with neighbors and other community members that this is not a development that aligns with what
we want or need in this area. I urge you to reconsider the inclusion of high-density housing in The District at Ten Mile and instead
explore alternatives that would better serve our community’s long-term needs and growth.
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> Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope that the city will take these concerns seriously and work with the community to
develop solutions that benefit everyone.
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> Sincerely,
> Kietra Stokes
> 1020 N. Oxwich Ave
> Meridian, ID
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