HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-31 Mark and Anne Machado
Charlene Way
From:mark@thegridinc.com
Sent:Thursday, July 31, 2025 9:28 AM
To:Clerks Comment
Cc:Sonya Allen
Subject:Re: In opposition to development; In-N-Out preliminary site plan-6REV1 (intersection
of Ten Mile Rd and W. Lost Rapids)
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Dear Sonya Allen / Meridian City Planning and Zoning Commission,
Sonya, Thanks for the call back today and message. Sorry I missed you.
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the development of additional fast-food
chains within our city. While I understand the potential economic benefits these
establishments may bring, I believe the negative impacts on our community far outweigh
any advantages.
As home owners and tax payers in the Bainbridge development, and our main entrance into
our neighborhood is near the intersection of Ten Mile Rd. and Lost Rapids Dr;
We are acutely aware of the existing congestion with the busy Olivia Apartment complex,
Costco warehouse and gas station, as well as the other (already fast food establishments)
located in and/or opening soon at this intersection. As a family from California, we are also
well aware of the popularity of In-N-Out Burger, and how the revolving door of a busy drive
through establishment impacts residential traffic. We are certain that is the City of
Meridian were to conduct a traffic inflict study, the results would clearly reinforce our
concern. We are vehemently opposed to this for those reasons.
Also as homeowners with children in the local school district, we would prefer healthy
alternatives to the already over-abundant fast food chains in North West Meridian. There
are local business that would be a far better choice, which also contributes to (not dilutes)
the character and diversity of Meridian.
Here are some key concerns:
* Traffic and Congestion: New fast-food locations increase traffic and congestion,
negatively impacting our infrastructure and quality of life. Further impact already busy
commercial/residential traffic at/near the corner of Ten Mile Rd. and Lost Rapids Dr.
* Public Health: Fast food is linked to numerous health problems, including obesity, heart
disease, and diabetes. Encouraging the proliferation of fast-food options undermines our
community's health and well-being.
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* Environmental Impact: The fast-food industry generates significant waste, contributing to
pollution and resource depletion. This contradicts our city's sustainability goals.
* Local Businesses: Fast-food chains often drive out local restaurants, reducing our
community's diversity and character.
* Land Use: Valuable land is being used for low-quality development that does not benefit
our community in the long term.
* With an over abundance of fast food choices on this area, we favor healthy, local, and
family style sit-down establishments, over drive through chain establishments.
I urge the city council/planning & zoning commission to carefully consider these concerns
and prioritize the development of healthier, more sustainable, and community-oriented
businesses. Let's work together to create a city that supports the well-being of all its
residents.
Sincerely,
Mark and Anne Machado
5666 North Levenham Ave
Meridian ID 83646
(714) 814-6124
Pls send confirmation of receipt of above letter.
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