HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-27 Stanley and Carolyn Mitchell
Chris Johnson
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Sent:Wednesday, August 27, 2025 3:24 PM
To:Clerks Comment
Cc:Kitty Roberts
Subject:Touchmark Proposed Zoning and Land Use Plans Hearing 9/2/25
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Members of the Meridian City Council,
We are residents of Touchmark Meadowlake Village and live at 4082 E. Putter Ln. We are very concerned about many of
the proposed changes that Touchmark is asking for, but specifically that portion of the plans that would allow construction
of townhouses directly behind our property. The approval that has been given would potentially allow for the construction
of market based three story townhouses. If this were to be allowed it would completely destroy not only the peace and
quiet that one expects in a retirement community, but also the investment that we currently have in our cottage. The idea
that a three-story structure 40-50 feet behind our home with the occupants being able to look down into our master
bedroom, patio, etc. is totally unacceptable. Can you imagine dogs barking at all hours, teenagers partying, loud music,
etc. just feet from your back door? When we moved to Meadow Lake Village, we were told that any development adjacent
to Meadow Lake Village would be age restricted, independent units, but would not be a part of the existing community;
nowhere in the existing plans is that mentioned.
As far as our investment is concerned, when the time comes to sell our home, nobody who is retiring and looking for a
tranquil environment would pay a half million dollars or more to buy a home with three-story structure directly behind
them. This would potentially trigger a provision in our contract which would be extremely detrimental to us if our home
could not be sold. Hopefully, you will send this proposal by Touchmark back to Planning and, at the very least, restrict the
adjacent parcel's development to single-family, age-restricted, one-story homes.
Sincerely yours,
Stanley and Carolyn Mitchell
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