HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-30 Kristi and Kevin Stevenson
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From:Kristi and Kevin Stevenson <kkcb_stevenson@yahoo.com>
Sent:Saturday, August 30, 2025 1:50 PM
To:Clerks Comment; citycouncil; Mayor Office Feedback
Subject:OPPOSED to the Meridian In-N-Out appeal
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Hi -
We live in the Bainbridge neighborhood that would be greatly impacted by approval of In-N-Outs
request. I have no problem with In-N-Out, but not in a residential area where Costco (one of the
highest traffic retail outlets) already resides. My concerns:
The Costco area can barely handle the existing traffic flow. We’re concerned about traffic
getting to and from the proposed location.
The safety issues involving 2 very busy City parks and 3 school bus stops within 700 feet
needs to be considered. Is it going to take a serious accident involving a child before this point
is seriously considered?
ACHD’s own study from 2017 did not envision this level of drive thru density and the possibility
of In-N-Out—they had NO Idaho expansion plans in 2017, much less into residential areas.
In-N-Out’s own “traffic study” they provided was conducted over 4 days in December 2024—
specifically to rule out the foot traffic and car traffic that inundate the area during Spring,
Summer and Fall.
Prior to the Planning & Zoning hearing, our Bainbridge community survey revealed 80% of our
respondents were OPPOSED to that location. During the Planning & Zoning process, about
96% of the hundreds of public comments from the 6 surrounding neighborhoods were
OPPOSED to that location. My understanding is that the city council should represent the will
of the people who elected them.
There are many, many different alternative locations. Don't give in to In-N-Out pushing
back. Let's focus on doing what is right for the people/neighborhoods rather that worrying
about tax revenue.
I would think we should listen to the concerns of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
force In-N-Out to look elsewhere in Meridan, in a more retail friendly location that could
effectively handle the massive increase in traffic they will generate.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kevin Stevenson
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