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Home My WebLink About2025-09-09 Kimberly Wadsworth Charlene Way From:Josha Iverson Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 2:01 PM To:Kimberly Wadsworth Cc:Clerks Comment; citycouncil; Mayor Office Feedback Subject:RE: VOTE NO Good afternoon, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts about the proposed project. Your email has been received by the Mayor’s Office. Because this project is part of an open application, the Mayor and City Council members are prohibited from commenting outside of the public hearing process. That said, 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 and received by our City Clerk and is included in the project public record. 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. This project’s City Council public hearing is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th. Additionally, 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 Built for Business, Designed for Living All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law From: Kimberly Wadsworth <kiminykimkim@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 1:51 PM To: Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org>; citycouncil <citycouncil@meridiancity.org>; Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org> Subject: VOTE NO External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Subject: Concerns Regarding In-N-Out Location at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile 1 To whom it may concern, Subject: Concerns Regarding In-N-Out Location at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile Dear \[Recipient's Name\], I am writing to express our strong concerns regarding the proposed In-N-Out location at the corner of Lost Rapids & Ten Mile. While we understand the appeal of such a development, we believe this particular location presents significant challenges and risks, both for the immediate community and for the broader area. First and foremost, the intersection at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile is uniquely problematic when considering the additional traffic load that In-N-Out would bring. The surrounding area, including nearby parks, schools, and residential zones, simply cannot accommodate the increase in traffic. There are several available lots in northwest Meridian that offer better access and would have no impact on these residential areas. We are particularly concerned about the current capacity of the CostCo development area, which is already struggling to handle the existing traffic flow. Our concern is not with In-N-Out's ability to manage cars within their own lot, but rather the ability to safely and efficiently handle the traffic getting to and from the site. Additionally, there are serious safety issues related to the proximity of this site to two busy city parks and three school bus stops within 700 feet. This cannot be overlooked in any consideration of this development. Adding further strain to these already high-traffic areas is a risk to the safety and wellbeing of both pedestrians and drivers. The approval of the Adero Park neighborhood, which includes a major intersection at Malta Road, will further increase traffic on north Ten Mile Road, particularly between McMillian and Chinden. In-N-Out would represent the 11th drive-thru in the CostCo development alone. The City’s original vision for that development was to create retail space with a few drive-thru options, not to turn it into a “drive-thru central” in northwest Meridian. It is also important to note that the ACHD’s 2017 traffic study did not anticipate this level of drive-thru density, nor the possibility of In-N-Out’s expansion into residential areas. In fact, they had no Idaho expansion plans at all at that time. The traffic study provided by In-N-Out was conducted over four days in December 2024, deliberately excluding the foot and car traffic that inundates the area during the spring, summer, and fall months. This presents a misleading picture of the true traffic impact. Finally, it is essential to consider the feedback from the community. In a survey conducted by our Bainbridge neighborhood, 80% of respondents were opposed to this location. Furthermore, during the Planning & Zoning process, approximately 96% of the hundreds of public comments from the six surrounding neighborhoods expressed opposition to this site. We respectfully urge you to consider these points and take into account the concerns of the community before making any final decisions. We believe there are better locations for this development that would have far less impact on local residents, traffic flow, and safety. Orchard Park being a better location or the developing area near Ten Mile and 84. 2 Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. We look forward to your response. All the best, Kimberly Guido Concerned resident of Bainbridge 3 Charlene Way From:Kimberly Wadsworth <kiminykimkim@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 1:51 PM To:Clerks Comment; citycouncil; Mayor Office Feedback Subject:VOTE NO External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Subject: Concerns Regarding In-N-Out Location at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile To whom it may concern, Subject: Concerns Regarding In-N-Out Location at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile Dear \[Recipient's Name\], I am writing to express our strong concerns regarding the proposed In-N-Out location at the corner of Lost Rapids & Ten Mile. While we understand the appeal of such a development, we believe this particular location presents significant challenges and risks, both for the immediate community and for the broader area. First and foremost, the intersection at Lost Rapids & Ten Mile is uniquely problematic when considering the additional traffic load that In-N-Out would bring. The surrounding area, including nearby parks, schools, and residential zones, simply cannot accommodate the increase in traffic. There are several available lots in northwest Meridian that offer better access and would have no impact on these residential areas. We are particularly concerned about the current capacity of the CostCo development area, which is already struggling to handle the existing traffic flow. Our concern is not with In-N-Out's ability to manage cars within their own lot, but rather the ability to safely and efficiently handle the traffic getting to and from the site. Additionally, there are serious safety issues related to the proximity of this site to two busy city parks and three school bus stops within 700 feet. This cannot be overlooked in any consideration of this development. Adding further strain to these already high-traffic areas is a risk to the safety and wellbeing of both pedestrians and drivers. The approval of the Adero Park neighborhood, which includes a major intersection at Malta Road, will further increase traffic on north Ten Mile Road, particularly between McMillian and Chinden. In-N-Out would represent the 11th drive-thru in the CostCo development alone. The City’s original vision for that development was to create retail space with a few drive-thru options, not to turn it into a “drive-thru central” in northwest Meridian. 1 It is also important to note that the ACHD’s 2017 traffic study did not anticipate this level of drive-thru density, nor the possibility of In-N-Out’s expansion into residential areas. In fact, they had no Idaho expansion plans at all at that time. The traffic study provided by In-N-Out was conducted over four days in December 2024, deliberately excluding the foot and car traffic that inundates the area during the spring, summer, and fall months. This presents a misleading picture of the true traffic impact. Finally, it is essential to consider the feedback from the community. In a survey conducted by our Bainbridge neighborhood, 80% of respondents were opposed to this location. Furthermore, during the Planning & Zoning process, approximately 96% of the hundreds of public comments from the six surrounding neighborhoods expressed opposition to this site. We respectfully urge you to consider these points and take into account the concerns of the community before making any final decisions. We believe there are better locations for this development that would have far less impact on local residents, traffic flow, and safety. Orchard Park being a better location or the developing area near Ten Mile and 84. Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. We look forward to your response. All the best, Kimberly Guido Concerned resident of Bainbridge 2