HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-05 Perry Coles
Charlene Way
From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:43 AM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Letter to Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:42 AM
To: Emilee Nash <marketing@coppercanaryboutique.com>
Cc: Brian Whitlock <bwhitlock@meridiancity.org>; Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Doug Taylor
<dtaylor@meridiancity.org>; John Overton <joverton@meridiancity.org>; Anne Little Roberts
<alittleroberts@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>; Chris Johnson
<cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Letter to Mayor and City Council
Thank you Perry. As you know, we aren’t allowed to speak on the issue outside of the public hearing. I’ve copied
our City Clerk so your email and this response can be included in the record on the application.
Respectfully,
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
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From: Emilee Nash <marketing@coppercanaryboutique.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:11 AM
To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Brian Whitlock <bwhitlock@meridiancity.org>; Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Doug Taylor
<dtaylor@meridiancity.org>; John Overton <joverton@meridiancity.org>; Anne Little Roberts
<alittleroberts@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Letter to Mayor and City Council
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Dear Mayor Simison and Members of the City Council,
I am reaching out to express my support for a proposal to send the current plans back to planning and zoning
regarding the roads leading into and out of the lots just north of my property at 2590 N. Eagle Road. My hope
is that upon further review, the City of Meridian will determine an outcome that will prioritize the safety of
Meridian residents, who will be using the road every day, and will consider how these changes would positively
impact the city as a whole as we experience unprecedented growth. These are, indeed, elements of what
makes a city liveable; prioritizing safety and the voices of the community over developer dollars.
Meridian’s zoning code does not currently address the unique impacts of high-traffic drive-thrus on our
community. As Meridian grows, so do the demands on our roads, neighborhoods, and local businesses. High-
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traffic drive-thrus, particularly popular restaurant chains, are being placed near smaller businesses and
residential areas, creating unintended congestion and safety risks that affect all of us.
By differentiating zoning requirements for high-traffic drive-thrus from those with lower volume, such as
banks, we can make Meridian safer, calmer, and more accessible for all. In this particular instance, we can
look at how many are at risk if this issue is not addressed - the employees and patrons of my own business,
over 800 residents in the surrounding apartments, the travelers staying in the upcoming hotel on the lot 25 feet
from the drive thru, all of the foot traffic that already exists between the Trader Joe’s lot and The Village, and
the patrons of Raising Canes and the still-empty lot next to it.
This thoughtful, forward-thinking approach to zoning would help us protect the distinctive character of our
neighborhoods and business centers, ensure safer roads, and allow our community to grow in a way that
aligns with the values we all share - safety for our families, success for our businesses, and creating room for a
liveable city.
As residents, parents, and neighbors, we all want Meridian to be a city where families feel safe crossing
streets, where local businesses can thrive, and where each new step of growth reflects the best interests of
those who call this city home. I urge you to support sending this back to zoning, and updating the city’s code to
create a healthier and more harmonious community for everyone.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to our city.
Sincerely,
Perry Coles
East River Valley Street, LLC
Owner of 2590 N. Eagle
Road
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