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From:Doreen Laren <doreenlaren@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, March 15, 2025 7:58 AM
To:Clerks Comment
Subject:H-2024-0058 In-n-Out Burger at Ten Mile – CUP
Attachments:In-N-Out opposition.pdf
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Doreen Laren
3900 W. Sunny Cove Ln
Meridian, Idaho 83714
doreenlaren@gmail.com
(208) 296-9607
March 14, 2025
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear City of Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed development of an In-N-Out Burger at the corner of Ten
Mile Road and Lost Rapids Drive, referenced as H-2024-0058 In-N-Out Burger at Ten Mile - CUP.
As a concerned resident of this community, I have observed a significant number of accidents occurring at this
intersection. The addition of an In-N-Out Burger at this location would only exacerbate the traffic congestion and
increase the risk of accidents. This area is already under considerable pressure, and the introduction of a high-traffic
business would further compromise the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intersections are a major concern for traffic safety, with
roughly one-quarter of traffic fatalities and about one-half of all traffic injuries in the United States attributed to
intersections. This highlights the inherent dangers of intersections, and adding more traffic to an already problematic
area would only increase the likelihood of accidents.
I have spoken with a Meridian police officer who also expressed concerns about the proposed location. The officer
highlighted the existing traffic issues and shared my apprehension about the potential for increased accidents.
Furthermore, there are two parks in close proximity to the proposed site, which means there are many children in the
area who frequently ride their bicycles. The increased traffic from the In-N-Out Burger would pose a serious threat to
their safety.
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In light of these concerns, I urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to reconsider the approval of this development.
The safety and well-being of our community should be the top priority, and I believe that allowing this project to
proceed would be detrimental to our neighborhood.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope that you will take my concerns into consideration and make a
decision that prioritizes the safety of our residents.
Sincerely,
Doreen Laren
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