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Home My WebLink About11-1-2024 Mark and Anne Machado Charlene Way From:Mark Machado <mark@thegridinc.com> Sent:Friday, November 1, 2024 10:54 AM To:Charlene Way Cc:Brian Whitlock; Clerks Comment Subject:Re: A closer look at zoning rules around drive-thus in Meridian Attachments:In opposition to development; In-N-Out preliminary site plan-6REV1 (intersection of Ten Mile Rd and W. Lost Rapids).eml External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Charlene Thanks for your quick response. It is in reference to two projects - both fast food chains (In-N-Out) in Northwest Meridian near Ten Mile Rd. and Chinden Blvd., and Raising Cane’s https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/west- ada/article294359154.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGR5kBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfkCBP6TTAXHWzESt5RMPHC l2T9NvgtDBRgHx2JCH3dszSKYGSNoRwNabQ_aem_evxsE6u8YtneVkrx78m41Q. If you need more specifics, please let me know. I sent an opposition letter to Sonya Allen on August 21st as well (see below) Mark On Nov 1, 2024, at 10:41 AM, Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org> wrote: Mark and Anne: Thank you for your comments. I want to see if you would like your comments placed in a particular project folder as part of the public record. If so, if you could let me know which project you are referring too that will assist us in making sure your comments are correctly added. Thank you and have a great day, Charlene Charlene Way, Assistant City Clerk (Remote Fridays) City Clerk Office| City of Meridian 1 33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208.888.4433|Email: cway@meridiancity.org <image001.jpg> All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. From: Mark Machado <mark@thegridinc.com> Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 10:31 AM To: Brian Whitlock <bwhitlock@meridiancity.org> Cc: Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org> Subject: A closer look at zoning rules around drive-thus in Meridian External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Brian, I'm writing to express my support for revising zoning regulations to distinguish between low-traffic drive-thrus, like those at banks, and high-volume ones, such as popular restaurants. As Meridian grows, the impact of high-traffic drive-thrus on nearby small businesses and residential areas is increasing, bringing congestion and safety concerns to our community. Creating separate zoning guidelines for these types of drive-thrus would be a proactive step toward safer, more accessible neighborhoods. I hope the council will consider this adjustment to better support the needs of our city and its residents. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Hope to meet you at the meeting at City Hall on Nev. 6th at 6PM Sincerely, Mark and Anne Machado 5666 North Levenham Ave Meridian IS 83646 2 Charlene Way From:Mark Machado <mark@thegridinc.com> Sent:Friday, November 1, 2024 10:31 AM To:Brian Whitlock Cc:Clerks Comment Subject:A closer look at zoning rules around drive-thus in Meridian External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Brian, I'm writing to express my support for revising zoning regulations to distinguish between low-traffic drive-thrus, like those at banks, and high-volume ones, such as popular restaurants. As Meridian grows, the impact of high-traffic drive-thrus on nearby small businesses and residential areas is increasing, bringing congestion and safety concerns to our community. Creating separate zoning guidelines for these types of drive-thrus would be a proactive step toward safer, more accessible neighborhoods. I hope the council will consider this adjustment to better support the needs of our city and its residents. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Hope to meet you at the meeting at City Hall on Nev. 6th at 6PM Sincerely, Mark and Anne Machado 5666 North Levenham Ave Meridian IS 83646 1 Charlene Way From:Mark Machado <mark@theGRIDinc.com> Sent:Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:38 PM To:Clerks Comment Cc:Sonya Allen Subject:In opposition to development; In-N-Out preliminary site plan-6REV1 (intersection of Ten Mile Rd and W. Lost Rapids) Attachments:I&O Site Map.pdf Dear Sonya Allen / Meridian City Planning and Zoning Commission, Sonya, Thanks for the call back today and message. Sorry I missed you. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the development of additional fast-food chains within our city. While I understand the potential economic benefits these establishments may bring, I believe the negative impacts on our community far outweigh any advantages. As home owners and tax payers in the Bainbridge development, and our main entrance into our neighborhood is near the intersection of Ten Mile Rd. and Lost Rapids Dr; We are acutely aware of the existing congestion with the busy Olivia Apartment complex, Costco warehouse and gas station, as well as the other (already fast food establishments) located in and/or opening soon at this intersection. As a family from California, we are also well aware of the popularity of In-N-Out Burger, and how the revolving door of a busy drive through establishment impacts residential traffic. We are certain that is the City of Meridian were to conduct a traffic inflict study, the results would clearly reinforce our concern. We are vehemently opposed to this for those reasons. Also as homeowners with children in the local school district, we would prefer healthy alternatives to the already over-abundant fast food chains in North West Meridian. There are local business that would be a far better choice, which also contributes to (not dilutes) the character and diversity of Meridian. Here are some key concerns: * Traffic and Congestion: New fast-food locations increase traffic and congestion, negatively impacting our infrastructure and quality of life. Further impact already busy commercial/residential traffic at/near the corner of Ten Mile Rd. and Lost Rapids Dr. * Public Health: Fast food is linked to numerous health problems, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Encouraging the proliferation of fast-food options undermines our community's health and well-being. * Environmental Impact: The fast-food industry generates significant waste, contributing to pollution and resource depletion. This contradicts our city's sustainability goals. * Local Businesses: Fast-food chains often drive out local restaurants, reducing our community's diversity and character. 1 * Land Use: Valuable land is being used for low-quality development that does not benefit our community in the long term. * With an over abundance of fast food choices on this area, we favor healthy, local, and family style sit- down establishments, over drive through chain establishments. I urge the city council/planning & zoning commission to carefully consider these concerns and prioritize the development of healthier, more sustainable, and community-oriented businesses. Let's work together to create a city that supports the well-being of all its residents. 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