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From:Josha Iverson
Sent:Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:01 PM
To:Jessica
Cc:Mayor Office Feedback; Clerks Comment
Subject:RE: Vote No to Proposed In-N-Out at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile
Good afternoon Jessica,
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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From: Jessica <paulandjesslewis@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:55 PM
To: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Vote No to Proposed In-N-Out at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile
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Dear Meridian City Council,
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I’m writing as a concerned resident of the Bainbridge neighborhood regarding the
proposed In-N-Out location at the corner of Lost Rapids and Ten Mile. I’d like to express
my strong opposition to this project and share a few key concerns that are widely echoed
within our community.
First, this corner simply isn’t built to handle the level of traffic an In-N-Out brings. There
are many other locations across northwest Meridian that offer better access, more space,
and less direct impact on nearby homes. This intersection is already under significant
strain due to the Costco development, and we’re seeing real concerns about how cars will
safely get to and from the site. Whether or not In-N-Out can manage vehicles inside its
lot is not the issue—what happens outside that lot is.
Safety is also a huge concern. Within 700 feet of this site, there are two busy city parks
and three school bus stops. The increase in traffic volume puts kids and families at
greater risk, and that’s not something we can ignore.
The addition of the Adero Park development and its intersection at Malta Road will only
add more pressure to Ten Mile between McMillan and Chinden. That stretch of road is
already busy and will be even more so in the coming years.
This would also be the 11th drive-thru in the Costco development area. That’s a long way
from the original vision of a retail-focused space with just a few drive-thru options. This
corner is turning into “drive-thru central,” which doesn’t align with the kind of
thoughtful, balanced development many of us were promised or expected.
It’s also worth noting that ACHD’s 2017 study never envisioned this level of drive-thru
density—especially not a high-volume business like In-N-Out, which had no plans to
expand into Idaho at that time. In-N-Out’s own traffic study doesn’t offer a full picture
either. It was conducted over just four days in December 2024—avoiding the high-traffic
months of spring, summer, and fall, when our neighborhood is busiest.
The local response has been clear: In a recent Bainbridge community survey, 80% of
residents opposed this location. And during the Planning & Zoning process, about 96% of
public comments from the six surrounding neighborhoods were also opposed.
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We appreciate In-N-Out’s offer to close at midnight and limit overnight deliveries—but
the main issue isn’t noise or lights after dark. It’s the impact of an extra one million
annual visitors to that intersection.
Please take these concerns seriously. We’re not against growth, and we’re not even
against In-N-Out. But this is simply the wrong location for a high-traffic drive-thru. We
ask that you prioritize the safety, quality of life, and long-term vision of our
neighborhoods when making your decision.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lewis
home located in Bainbridge Subdivision since 2017
Sent from my iPhone
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Charlene Way
From:Jessica <paulandjesslewis@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:52 PM
To:Clerks Comment
Subject:Opposed to In-N-Out at Lost Rapids and Ten Mile
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Dear Meridian City Council,
I’m writing as a concerned resident of the Bainbridge neighborhood regarding the
proposed In-N-Out location at the corner of Lost Rapids and Ten Mile. I’d like to express
my strong opposition to this project and share a few key concerns that are widely echoed
within our community.
First, this corner simply isn’t built to handle the level of traffic an In-N-Out brings. There
are many other locations across northwest Meridian that offer better access, more space,
and less direct impact on nearby homes. This intersection is already under significant
strain due to the Costco development, and we’re seeing real concerns about how cars will
safely get to and from the site. Whether or not In-N-Out can manage vehicles inside its
lot is not the issue—what happens outside that lot is.
Safety is also a huge concern. Within 700 feet of this site, there are two busy city parks
and three school bus stops. The increase in traffic volume puts kids and families at
greater risk, and that’s not something we can ignore.
The addition of the Adero Park development and its intersection at Malta Road will only
add more pressure to Ten Mile between McMillan and Chinden. That stretch of road is
already busy and will be even more so in the coming years.
This would also be the 11th drive-thru in the Costco development area. That’s a long way
from the original vision of a retail-focused space with just a few drive-thru options. This
corner is turning into “drive-thru central,” which doesn’t align with the kind of
thoughtful, balanced development many of us were promised or expected.
1
It’s also worth noting that ACHD’s 2017 study never envisioned this level of drive-thru
density—especially not a high-volume business like In-N-Out, which had no plans to
expand into Idaho at that time. In-N-Out’s own traffic study doesn’t offer a full picture
either. It was conducted over just four days in December 2024—avoiding the high-traffic
months of spring, summer, and fall, when our neighborhood is busiest.
The local response has been clear: In a recent Bainbridge community survey, 80% of
residents opposed this location. And during the Planning & Zoning process, about 96% of
public comments from the six surrounding neighborhoods were also opposed.
We appreciate In-N-Out’s offer to close at midnight and limit overnight deliveries—but
the main issue isn’t noise or lights after dark. It’s the impact of an extra one million
annual visitors to that intersection.
Please take these concerns seriously. We’re not against growth, and we’re not even
against In-N-Out. But this is simply the wrong location for a high-traffic drive-thru. We
ask that you prioritize the safety, quality of life, and long-term vision of our
neighborhoods when making your decision.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lewis
Home located In Bainbridge subdivision
Sent from my iPhone
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