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From:Shawn Johnson <shawn.m.johnson3@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:45 AM
To:Clerks Comment
Subject:OPPOSED! VOTE NO!
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> Good morning,
>
> My name is Shawn Johnson and I am one of the residents of the Bainbridge subdivision
located behind the Costco on Ten Mile and Chinden. I am writing in order to let the City of
Meridian know that the current location proposal for the In-N-Out on 10 mile and Lost Rapids
is 100% unacceptable and we will settle for nothing less than the complete denial of the
construction of this restaurant. This is nothing against the restaurant, simply the location
choice. This is a residential neighborhood. We like to be able to relax in our homes that we
paid hard earned money for. My backyard fence sits along Lost Rapids approx. 600 feet
from the entrance to In-N-Out’s planned location. The traffic along Lost Rapids (which is a 25
MPH zone) is already starting to get extremely dangerous. Cars routinely fly by on that
section well over 45 MPH in order to make the shortcut between 10 Mile and Highway 20/26
(Chinden) behind the Costco. Drivers already make dangerous decisions to make that left
turn onto Lost Rapids from 10 Mile without yielding to southbound traffic. There are frequent
accidents at that intersection. Adding that restaurant will make Lost Rapids an extremely
dangerous hazard. I walk my dog along that road, kids ride their bikes along that road. IT IS A
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD! The residents in the Olivia Apartments don’t deserve that
either. Every In-N-Out location I have ever seen has a massive line of cars attempting to get
into the drive through. And if that thing opens, the traffic will spill out onto Lost Rapids, I
promise. The Costco parking lot is already a nightmare trying to get into. Even worse, all this
traffic will continue to be a problem until 1-1:30IN THE MORNING. This is UNACCEPTABLE. The
vehicles speeding through that “shortcut” already have their radios blaring and bass
thumping. Imagine what idle/parked cars on that street would sound like. There are just too
many downsides to this project with so many other commercial property locations to select
from. Why on Earth would they choose a location so close to multiple residential
neighborhoods? During a TEAMS meeting last night, NOT ONE SINGLE PARTICIPANT agreed
with this location and as tax paying residents and citizens of this city, we demand that our
voices be heard. The residents of Bainbridge are prepared to fight this to the end. Do the
right thing! We need to preserve our neighborhoods not make them a dangerous safety
hazard. Please tell In-N-Out to build elsewhere.
>
>
> Respectfully,
> Shawn M. Johnson
3484 W wolf rapids
Meridian, ID 83646
> Bainbridge Resident
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Charlene Way
From:Josha Iverson
Sent:Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:25 AM
To:Shawn Johnson
Cc:Mayor Office Feedback; Clerks Comment
Subject:RE: OPPOSED! VOTE NO!
Good morning Shawn,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts about the proposed project. Your
email has been received by our office. As you may be aware, the City does not determine
which food service or business locates at a property, the City regulates the land use of
various properties while businesses decide to locate at given sites or areas based on market
conditions.
Because this project is part of an open application, the Mayor and City Council members
are prohibited from commenting outside of the public hearing. We take public feedback
seriously and want you to know that we have received your email and have read your
comments.
Your email has been forwarded to our City Clerk and will be included in the public record.
We invite you to check the City’s website, meridiancity.org for any upcoming public hearing
notices and additional information regarding the development.
Thank you,
Josha Iverson| Executive Assistant
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0529
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-----Original Message-----
From: Shawn Johnson <shawn.m.johnson3@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:46 AM
To: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>
Subject: OPPOSED! VOTE NO!
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> Good morning,
>
> My name is Shawn Johnson and I am one of the residents of the Bainbridge subdivision
located behind the Costco on Ten Mile and Chinden. I am writing in order to let the City of
Meridian know that the current location proposal for the In-N-Out on 10 mile and Lost Rapids
is 100% unacceptable and we will settle for nothing less than the complete denial of the
construction of this restaurant. This is nothing against the restaurant, simply the location
choice. This is a residential neighborhood. We like to be able to relax in our homes that we
paid hard earned money for. My backyard fence sits along Lost Rapids approx. 600 feet
from the entrance to In-N-Out’s planned location. The traffic along Lost Rapids (which is a 25
MPH zone) is already starting to get extremely dangerous. Cars routinely fly by on that
section well over 45 MPH in order to make the shortcut between 10 Mile and Highway 20/26
(Chinden) behind the Costco. Drivers already make dangerous decisions to make that left
turn onto Lost Rapids from 10 Mile without yielding to southbound traffic. There are frequent
accidents at that intersection. Adding that restaurant will make Lost Rapids an extremely
dangerous hazard. I walk my dog along that road, kids ride their bikes along that road. IT IS A
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD! The residents in the Olivia Apartments don’t deserve that
either. Every In-N-Out location I have ever seen has a massive line of cars attempting to get
into the drive through. And if that thing opens, the traffic will spill out onto Lost Rapids, I
promise. The Costco parking lot is already a nightmare trying to get into. Even worse, all this
traffic will continue to be a problem until 1-1:30IN THE MORNING. This is UNACCEPTABLE. The
vehicles speeding through that “shortcut” already have their radios blaring and bass
thumping. Imagine what idle/parked cars on that street would sound like. There are just too
many downsides to this project with so many other commercial property locations to select
from. Why on Earth would they choose a location so close to multiple residential
neighborhoods? During a TEAMS meeting last night, NOT ONE SINGLE PARTICIPANT agreed
with this location and as tax paying residents and citizens of this city, we demand that our
voices be heard. The residents of Bainbridge are prepared to fight this to the end. Do the
right thing! We need to preserve our neighborhoods not make them a dangerous safety
hazard. Please tell In-N-Out to build elsewhere.
>
>
> Respectfully,
> Shawn M. Johnson
3484 W wolf rapids Dr
Meridian, ID 83646
> Bainbridge Resident
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