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April 29, 2025
Linda Ritter
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2025-0008 /Parcel#SO432212450/Idaho Power McDermott Substation
Linda,
The City of Meridian has requested feedback regarding the proposed annexation with rezone to
R-15 (Medium-high Density Residential) for the Idaho Power McDermott Substation, which
will allow for the construction, maintenance, and operation of an electrical substation on 2.5-
acres.The proposed substation is generally located on the southwest corner(SWC)of McMillan
Road and Owyhee Storm Avenue, specifically on Parcel No. SO432212450, within the City's
Area of City Impact.
Future Land Use
The Future Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by Ada County,
designates the site as Medium-high Density Residential, a designation which should include a
mix of housing types at densities of eight to fifteen units per acre, as well as allowing for public
infrastructure. As the proposed substation is to provide a necessary utility that will serve
existing and future uses to the area, it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Comprehensive Plan
As the proposed substation is proposed to help meet the future energy demands of the
community, it will connect to the existing Northside Substation, and a combination of site
obscuring fencing and landscaping is proposed around the perimeter of the site to screen the
operation, it is supported by the following goals, objective and policy of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan.
Goal 3.03.03: Annex lands into the corporate boundaries of the city only when the annexation
proposal conforms to the City's vision and the necessary extension of public services and
infrastructure is provided.
Goal 3.08.00: Coordinate with service providers to ensure the long-term utility needs of
Meridian's existing and future residents and businesses are met.
Objective 3.08.03: Coordinate with utility providers on acceptable landscape materials, design
and site locations for their future facilities to avoid negative impacts to the community.
Policy 3.08.03B: Site utility corridors within identified or designated transportation corridors
and ensure that they connect to similar facilities in adjacent jurisdictions.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Stacey f)wPu i%
Stacey DuPuis
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services