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Sharon Smith
From: Bergers [mikejberger@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:07 PM
To: Sharon Smith
Subject: RE: Rezoning of Sundial Subdivision
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing regarding the meeting for the proposed Sundial Subdivision that will be held on March 20. I will be out
of the country and unable to attend the meeting, but I wanted to again express my concern about the R-8
rezoning. I attended a neighborhood meeting with the developer a few weeks ago where he specifically said a
number of times that he was no longer seeking to rezone the area, but that he had revised his plans to comply
with the current R-4 zoning restrictions of the property. In reading the letter about the March 20th meeting, it again
states that R~8 zoning will be considered. As I mentioned in my first email, I am strongly opposed to this rezoning,
furthermore, I think it is extremely unethical for the developer to tell us he is no longer seeking to rezone the area
when it appears that is untrue. If Gemstar Development is committed to seeking this rezoning from R-4 to R-8
then it is a fact that their representative blatantly lied to all of the homeowners who attended their last
neighborhood meeting at the property to be developed. This developer has been difficult for the home owners'
associates from both of the surrounding subdivisions to work with and I don't believe he is concerned about the
surrounding neighborhoods at all my hope, however, is that you and our elected officials will strongly consider the
impact this new development will have on what, for most of us, is the largest investment we will make: our homes.
Let's make sure that development in Meridian isn't just about money, but also about building and maintaining high
quality neighborhoods that are a testament to the wonderful city that Meridian is.
Thank you,
Denise Berger
From: Mike [mailto:mikejberger@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 20062:12 PM
To: 'smiths@meridiancity.org'
Subject: Rezoning of Sundial Subdivision
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing regarding the rezoning of the 10+ acres of the proposed Sundial subdivision from R4 to R8. I am a
homeowner in the adjoining Turtle Creek subdivision and I am greatly disturbed by this possible rezoning. I object
to this rezoning for several reasons, including the fact that this will significantly increase the traffic through our
subdivision as all homes built in Sundial will have to use our subdivision's roads to access other main roads.
Additionally, I am concerned about the affect these smaller lots will have on our property value. Both Tumble
Creek and Turtle Creek have larger lots and good sized homes and a rezoning to R8 for the Sundial subdivision is
not in keeping with the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding neighborhoods. Many home owners in Turtle Creek
have been lead to believe that when this area was eventually developed it would be along the same guidelines as
their subdivision. Had I known this land could be rezone to R8 I would never have purchased my home in Turtle
Creek.
I understand that there may be a need for these smaller zoned lots, but with all the land still being developed in
Meridian I think there are better parcels of land available for this, especially land that is located closer to a major
road and can access it without traveling through another subdivision. These types of decisions need to be made a
head of time so that those purchasing homes know exactly what type of neighborhood they are getting into.
Please add my comments with those who strongly appose this rezoning. It is J1Q.tin the best interests of the
neighborhood, the community, or the city. Show the developers that money doesn't always win out and isn't the
primary concern for our city leaders. We want to create a community we all can be proud of.
I would also like to add that although I was notified in October of the intent to develop this land I never receieved
any notification of the intent to rezone this property and I live within 300 feet of this area.
3/9/2007
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Sincerely,
Denise Berger
3/9/2007