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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
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Monday, October 06, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Kelly Bruner, Ex-Officio - ACHD
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Austin Miller, Ex-Officio - COMPASS
_____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Miranda Carson, Ex-Officio - WASD
_____ Walter Steed _____ Kate Dahl, Ex-Officio - VRT
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD
_____ Stephen Lewis _____ Sgt. Tara Smith - Police
_____ Jared Smith _____ Tishra Murray - Legal
_____ Tom LeClaire _____ Brian McClure – Community Development
_____ Advik Bansal _____ Caleb Hood – Community Development
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Minutes - August 4th and August 28th, 2025
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Project Updates (new format)
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3. Commission Bylaws Discussion - Tom LeClaire, Commissioner
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Woodbridge Subdivision Traffic Concerns
5. Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study
6. Pine Ave, Black Cat to Ten Mile - Speeding Concerns
7. Ex-Officio Updates
8. Staff Communications
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
9. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane)
10. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update
NEXT MEETING - November 3, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
Monday, August 4, 2025
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Roll Call
MEMBERS
☒David Ballard ☒Walter Steed ☐Zach Shoemaker
☒Ryan Lancaster ☒Stephen Lewis ☒Tracy Hopkins
☒Jared Smith ☒Tom LeClaire ☐Lilly Miller
EX-OFFICIO
☒Kelly Bruner (ACHD) ☒Austin Miller (COMPASS) ☒Miranda Carson (WASD)
☐Kate Dahl (VRT) ☒Justin Price (ITD)
OTHERS PRESENT
☐Sgt. Tara Smith (Police) ☒ Ali Breshears (Legal) ☒Hether Hill (Com. Dev.)
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by the Chair to amend the agenda and move item number 4 (Centrepoint Commercial
Traffic Circulation Safety) to number 9 (Staff Communications) - all ayes.
Approval of Minutes
1. June 2, 2025
Motion to approve by Commissioner Hopkins, 2nd by Commissioner LaClaire - all ayes.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update – Hether Hill
Ms. Hill began on Page 6 of the packet and recommended the Commission review the updates
provided in bolded text through page 13. Ms. Hill highlighted segments of the Meridian
Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project that have been completed.
New Business Items
3. Amendments to Title 11 - Unified Development Code - Bill Parsons
Mr. Parsons discussed Unified Development Code (UDC) changes that have been presented to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and are scheduled to be before City Council on August
12th. The discussion was focused on drive-through establishments and proposed changes to
better define the standards and eliminate the need for requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
4. Commission Bylaws Discussion - Ali Breshears (City Attorney's Office)
Ms. Breshears discussed the process of adopting new bylaws. The City Attorney’s Office is
looking to take all commission bylaws to Council as a single resolution. The bylaws template
included in the agenda packet can be modified to suit each commission’s needs. The approval
process is for the commission to adopt the bylaws, which are then subject to approval by the
Mayor and City Council. There was discussion amongst all Commissioners about questions,
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concerns and requests for modifications. Commissioner LeClaire made a motion for the
Ordinance and Development Subcommittee to convene and review bylaws on August 25th at
2:30pm, 2nd by Commissioner Lewis – all ayes.
5. Canyon County Transit Day Survey Data - Kate Dahl
Ms. Dahl shared a PowerPoint presentation on survey results Valley Regiona l Transit received
as part of their Canyon County Transit Day as it relates to public transit. Detailed information
was provided in the agenda packet as well.
6. September Field Trip
Discussion ensued related to the September field trip to ACHD’s Traffic Operations Center. The
date has yet to be scheduled, however, Kelly Bruner with ACHD is actively working on finding
availability. Once dates are available, they will be shared with the Commission for scheduling
and noticing.
7. Ex-Officio Updates
Kelly Bruner –Five Year Plan draft will be available August 14th for public comment; FY26
Budget will be available August 6th, with adoption scheduled for August 27th ; ACHD was
awarded an $18M RAISE grant.
Austin Miller – Communities in Motion 2055 is underway and is expected to be adopted in
December 2027; FY2025-2031 Regional Transportation Improvement Program; Leadership in
Motion nominations – last day to submit is September 26th.
Kate Dahl – VRT is working on Valley Connect 3.0 – their long range transit plan.
Miranda Carson – bus drivers substitutes are in need; registration for students to be bussed has
closed; schools starts August 13th.
Justin Price – Work on the SH-16/44 Interchange starts this week and is expected to continue
through 2027; micro surfacing on Eagle Road will take place soon, as well as work on the
variable speed signs and changes to U-turn movements.
8. Staff Communications
Staff Communications began with original agenda item number 4 – Centrepoint Commercial
Traffic Circulation Safety. There was lengthy discussion amongst the Commission and City staff
on the topic. Staff requested the Commission provide feedback on what sort of treatments the
Commission may recommend in addressing traffic safety prior to the City engaging in
conversations with adjacent property owners. Aerial photos and drone footage were shown to
provide context as it relates to the private drive aisle intersection. Two of the three regular
correspondence items were requested to be added to the next meeting’s agenda – Woodbridge
Subdivision Traffic Concerns and Pine, Black Cat to Ten Mile (Correspondence Item Numbers 1
and 2).
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Future Meeting Topics
9. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane)
10. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update
Next Meeting Date
August 28th, 2025 (Special Meeting)
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Lewis, 2nd by Commissioner Ballard - all ayes.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission Special Meeting
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Conference Room A – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Roll Call
MEMBERS
☒David Ballard ☒Walter Steed ☒Zach Shoemaker
☒Ryan Lancaster ☒Stephen Lewis ☒Tracy Hopkins
☒Jared Smith ☒Tom LeClaire ☐Lilly Miller
EX-OFFICIO
☐Kelly Bruner (ACHD) ☐Austin Miller (COMPASS) ☐Miranda Carson (WASD)
☐Kate Dahl (VRT) ☐Justin Price (ITD)
OTHERS PRESENT
☐Sgt. Tara Smith (Police) ☐ Ali Breshears (Legal) ☒Brian McClure (Com. Dev.)
☒Caleb Hood (Com. Dev.)
Adoption of the Agenda
Agenda was adopted without changes.
New Business Items
1. ACHD has released their revised Draft, 2026-2030 Five Year Plan. This meeting topic is to
discuss the changes and any feedback that the Transportation Commission would like to
pass to City Council for consideration in formal City comment.
Brian McClure and Caleb Hood both introduced the discussion, timing, and status of the Five
Year Plan (FYP), the significant changes since the previous draft, and some suggested special
thanks and requests, for the City to provide to ACHD. Caleb reinforced that the purpose of the
meeting was to provide Council with any additional recommendations on the following Tuesday
(September 2, 2025), for consideration in formal City comments on the current iteration of the
ACHD draft FYP.
Commissioners and City staff primarily discussed previous and current projects programmed,
their timing, areas with the greatest need, consistency in the priorities, SH-16 and related ACHD
projects, available funding, and being ready for new funding.
The Commission ultimately approved a motion to request that the City’s priorities of #8,
Victory, Meridian to Locust Grove, and #9, Ten Mile and Cherry, be readded to the FYP for
design, so that they may be shovel ready if additional funding becomes available. Part of this
recommendation was to also swap the previous priorities, so that Ten Mile and Cherry be
prioritized, first.
Next Meeting Date
September 17, 2025
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at approximately 4:30 PM.
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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Item 1.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 1
ACHD Projects
ACHD,
Pavement Rehabilitation
Design: 2024 | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2026 | Status:
Description: Meridian AOCI sections include: SW 1st and Rose Circle; S County Terray Way (south of
Overland); Blossom Place and McGlinchey Ave (north of Cherry); Interlachen Ct (north of Cherry); S
Laurel Ct, S Larkspur Ct, Lavendar Ct, and N Lilac St (north of I-84); E Tobago Ct; and W Sugar Creek Dr
(north of Cherry); Lawndale Dr, McGlinchey Ave to Crestmont Dr; S Francine Pl (north of Victory).
Project Updates: Project team meeting held on 4/12/24. Next meeting will be to review 99% plans.
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact:
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
2025 Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian
Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement projects to improve select roadways for all users. Project will improve
road surface condition and adjacent ADA ramps on residential streets identified as part of ACHD ’s
Pavement Management Program. Project funded through House Bill
Project Updates: On 90-day construction bid list for October 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction )
in January 2025. Pre-construction meeting held 1/8/25. Soft closures began 2/3/25 on NW 4th at
Broadway.
Construction Updates, 7/31/2025, for the following segments.
Broadway Ave, E 3rd Street to E 6th Street; COMPLETE.
Cherry Ave, NW 4th Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.
Idaho Ave, W 8th St to Meridian Rd; Paving and sidewalk ongoing.
Maple Ave, W 1st Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.
Washington St, NW 7th Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.
E 2nd Street, Idaho Ave to Pine Ave: COMPLETE.
E 4th Street, Broadway Ave to State Ave: COMPLETE.
W 2nd Street, Cherry Ave to Cherry Lane: COMPLETE.
W 3rd Street, Pine Ave to north end; COMPLETE.
NW 4th Street, Broadway Ave to Maple Ave; COMPLETE.
NW 6th Street, Carlton Ave to Washington St; COMPLETE.
NW 7th Street, McFadden Ave to Washington St; COMPLETE.
Last Status Check: 9/29/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/2025-meridian-downtown-pavement-and-pedestrian-improvements
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
2026 Residential Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements
Design: 2023-2024 | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement projects to improve road surface condition and adjacent ADA ramps on
residential streets identified as part of ACHD’s Pavement Management Program. Project funded through
House Bill 312. *Project may include curb and sidewalk access
Project Updates: Project team meeting (95% Design) held April 12th. Project has a notice to proceed per
ACHD transmittal. Only update the City has received otherwise, was Chris Dayley reaching to inquire on
interagency agreement. Caleb asked Kim to chime in if Parks wanted any upgrades. Chris Dayley is no
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 2
longer with ACHD and Kelly Bruner has taken this project over. Reached out to ACHD on 9/29/2025 for
an update.
Last Status Check: 9/29/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
3rd Street, Franklin to Carlton/Broadway
Design: 2025-2026 | ROW: 2027 | Const: TBD | Status: Pending
Description: Community improvement project which includes constructing enhanced bike and pedestrian
facilities and upgraded ADA ramps. Project includes an improved Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
crossing.
Project Updates: 3rd St design will begin in FY26 and 2 ½ St design will happen once ACHD has a better
idea of when Cole Valley will be vacated. Parks is a key participant.
Last Status Check: 10/1/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Amity Rd, Meridian Rd to Locust Grove Rd
Design: TBD | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: Pending
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2 -thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced
pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway
Project Updates: Project delayed with all work paused. Was part of Locust Grove and Amity intersection
that was also cancelled.
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/amity-road-and-locust-grove-road-intersection
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Black Cat and McMillan
Design: 2023 | ROW: 2028 | Const: 2029 | Status: In-process
Description: Intersection improvement project which includes constructing a multi-lane roundabout with
two (2) lanes for the northbound/southbound legs and one (1) lane for the eastbound / westbound legs as
per the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan.
Project Updates: Ultimate RAB scrapped for the time being. ACHD is designing an interim signal for the
intersection of Black Cat / McMillian. It will be constructed with the Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile project.
The intersection will function as a 2x2 signalized intersection in the interim until the future RAB project.
Interim signal was installed the end of December. Also, more to come on conversations between Lennar
and ACHD on donating funds to complete full project in FY2028. Hether assisting to figure out what an
interim treatment could look like and cost. Developer co-op project to build dual-lane RAB in 2028
approved by ACHD in July 2025.
Last Status Check: 8/25/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-intersection
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Eagle / Lake Hazel Intersection
Design: 2022 | ROW: 2023 | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction
Description: Intersection improvement project which includes signalizing the intersection, widening the
north, east, and west legs to five (5) lanes, the south leg to three (3) lanes as per the 2020 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 3
Project Updates: The intersection of Eagle and Lake Hazel was opened for east-west traffic on July 1.
Northbound Eagle Road to remain closed. NW Wall beginning July 28th.
Concrete fence being placed
Finishing up concrete
Last Status Check: 9/29/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake-hazel-and-eagle-intersection
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Eagle Road, Amity to Lake Hazel
Design: 2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction
Description: Widen Eagle Road from Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road to two lanes in each direction with a
center turn lane and center medians to calm traffic. Construct a multi-lane roundabout at the intersection
of Eagle Road and Taconic Drive. Add a multi-use pathway on each side of Eagle Road and at the Lake
Hazel intersection for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Project Updates: Road closure started September 16, 2024. Eagle Road, Amity to Lake Hazel remains
closed.
Phase 2 started July 1st:
Lake Hazel to Amity closed for duration
Utilities relocating services
Excavation ongoing
Storm drain ongoing
Sidewalk ongoing between Taconic and Lake Hazel
Working on Taconic intersection
Note: Eagle and Lake Hazel intersection is open.
Last Status Check: 9/29/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Fairview, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove/Fairview Signal
Design: 2024 | ROW: N/A | Const: 2029 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to seven (7) lanes (3-thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced
pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway.
Project Updates: 95% review meeting held on January 21, 2022. Radio silence fr om ACHD for several
months. This project is ready to go into CN once ACHD identifies funding. Shelf -ready. DSN Complete.
Discussed at SSCC no need for Cost Share due to design of sidewalk and paths and center median. CN
planned for FY28.
Last Status Check: 9/30/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/fairview-avenue-jericho-road-to-eagle-road
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Franklin, McDermott to Black Cat
Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2028-2029 | Const: TBD | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes realigning/widening the roadway to five (5)
lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing
enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 4
Project Updates: 95% design plan-in-hand completed August 28th. Design in FY24-25, Right of Way in
FY28-29, notice to proceed scheduled for future. Posted speed to be 35 MPH but no design elements
contemplated to support. No other updates to date.
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/franklin-road-mcdermott-road-to-black-cat-road
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Lake Hazel, Eagle to Cloverdale
Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced
pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of roadway.
Project Updates: Project delayed.
Last Status Check: 7/15/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Linder Road and Kodiak Drive PHB
Design: 2025 | ROW: NA | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction
Description: Community improvement project which includes the installation of a pedestrian crossing
across Linder Rd at Kodiak Dr. *Rapid Project Implementation project (RPI)
Project Updates: - Sidewalk placed.
Asphalt being patched.
Waiting for power for PHB.
Anticipated to be operational August 26th.
Last Status Check: 8/22/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Linder Road, Overland to I-84
Design: 2022-2024 | ROW: 2024-2025 | Const: 2026-2027 | Status: Active Construction
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening from two (2) to five (5) lanes and
constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway as per the adopted
Bike Master Plan and the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Project Updates: The City has been awarded $4.3M from ITD towards completion of this project. The
City and ACHD have entered into an agreement to spend the Strategic Initiative Funds in 2025. Phase 1
in construction March 2025. Should be complete later in the year. Cost is estimated at $3M. Reid Selmer
is no long PM (as of 6/12/2025) not sure who is taking over at ACHD. As of 8/2025 Michelle White is
ACHD PM. Task Force meeting scheduled for October 2025, might be last one. Michele provided status
update 9/11: • Phase One Status: Phase one is nearing completion. The primary remaining task is the
relocation of utilities to a new power pole, which must occur before the new signal pole can be set. This
step is currently slightly delaying the opening of the intersection. Our construction team will notify me
once they receive a confirmed relocation schedule from the utility providers.
Phase One Substantial Completion: We anticipate achieving substantial completion of phase one well
prior to the end of CY2025.
Phase Two Timeline: At this time, there are no changes to the phase two schedule. NTP is expected
on June 1, 2026, with substantial completion anticipated by the end of November 2027.
ITD Bridge Portion: The ITD bridge component is integrated into the phase two timeline and is
planned to proceed accordingly. We will be working with ITD on Interagency agreement soon for the
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 5
administration and inspection of construction of the Bridge porti on. I don’t have a timeline just yet of
when the bridge portion will be scheduled but will update you when I know more.
Last Status Check: 9/12/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Linder Road, Overpass to Franklin
Design: 2022-2024 | ROW: 2024-2025 | Const: 2026-2027 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening from two (2) to five (5) lanes and
constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway as per the adopted
Bike Master Plan and the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Project Updates: Council wants all the aesthetic bells and whistles; consider boulders on the slope. City
not interested in trailhead due to space limitations. Phase 2 is anticipated for CN in late 2025. Who is
ACHD PM? As of 8/2025 Michelle White is ACHD PM. Phase 2 is still on track for CN in FY26/27.
Last Status Check: 9/30/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Locust Grove and Palermo Dr, Pedestrian Crossing
Design: 2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2028 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Community improvement project which includes the installation of an enhanc ed crossing
(PHB) across Locust Grove Rd at Palermo Dr, upgraded ADA ramps/bulb-outs* and pavement
markings/street lights.
Project Updates: Need status update.
Last Status Check: 7/15/2025. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Locust Grove Road, Bridge #1207
Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2027 | Const: 2028 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1207 over Ten Mile Creek as part
of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program.
Project Updates: Design completed; wont begin construction until FY27. New bridge is going to be 3
lanes, not 5 despite opportunities for future ROW expansion (11/18/24). No additional updates as of
7/15/2025
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Locust Grove, Fairview to Ustick Concept Study
Design: TBD | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking consultant services for the concept design of
the Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave to Ustick Rd corridor improvement project. The project aims to widen
the roadway from 3 to 4/5-lanes with enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities and crossing opportunities
while seeking to limit property and business impacts through a robust public outreach. This project was
identified by the City of Meridian as their #2 priority.
Project Updates: Project kick-off meeting scheduled for June 24th. Elie Kawmy is the ACHD PM.
Concept report by Parametrix review complete on 8/15/2025.
Last Status Check: 8/25/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 6
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Star Road Bridge #1092
Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2027 | Const: 2028 | Status: Pending
Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1092 over the Middle Tap
Sublateral as part of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program.
Project Updates: Project is at 95% with plan in hand site meeting on 5/7/25. This is the last of several
bridges to allow for Star Road widening to 5-lanes in the future. Construction year is 2028. No additional
updates as of 7/15/2025
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Stoddard Road Pedestrian Improvements
Design: 2023 | ROW: 2027 | Const: TBD | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes reconstructing/widening to three (3) lanes and
constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway, upgraded ADA ramps,
and street lights as per the adopted Bike Master Plan.
Project Updates: No progress; pending ROW.
Last Status Check: 7/15/2025. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Ustick, Linder to Ten Mile
Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2026 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor Improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2 -thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced
pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway
Project Updates: Shelf ready. Cost share complete with ACHD doing design of landscape elements. 26-
30 FYP CN in 2026. 8/29/2025, on 90-day Construction Bid List.
In late October, construction will start. Work is expected to be complete in late 2026.
Last Status Check: 9/30/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_ten_mile_linder
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Ustick, McDermott to Black Cat
Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2026 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2 -thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced
pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway
Project Updates: Cost share was sent to ACHD PM in early April. Coordinating on center median LS
design, fiber and street lights also requested. 75% plan review meeting held in March. 99% expected in
December 2025. Need to have LS design done by then. Mike is coordinating with Seth on median design
and CS application. CS received back from ACHD on 8/18/2025, sent to Mike and Emily for review.
Needs to go to Council next (CH). Discuss at 9/15 SSCC meeting.
Last Status Check: 9/12/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick-road-mcdermott-road-black-cat-road
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Item 2.
City of Meridian | Transportation Project Updates, October 2, 2025
Transportation Project Updates | 7
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Ustick, Ten Mile to Black Cat
Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction
Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2 -thru
lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) &, signalizing the intersection
at Naomi Ave, and constructing enhanced pedestrian.
Project Updates: Pre-construction meeting is October 24th. Notice to Proceed was issued November
11 th. Contractor has started implementing traffic control on the project and throughout the southern
neighborhoods. Black Cat Road is closed north of Ustick Road. Black Cat Road is open south of Ustick
Road. Aspenstone Street is closed at Black Cat. Ustick remains open; traffic has been shifted onto the
temporary asphalt on the south side of Ustick – one lane in each direction; irrigation and seepage bed
installation is ongoing; roadway and sidewalk demo and prep are ongoing on the north side of Ustick.
Parks entering into a CS for landscaping.
Eightmile irrigation concrete irrigation splitter box placements completed this week. Waiting on lids; utility
relocations are complete; temporary precast sections have been set; irrigation work, apart from Ninemile,
is nearly complete in preparation for the City’s sewer bypass; Rutledge has been sleeved for sewer line
install.
- (8/25) Black Cat Road is open north of Ustick Road.
Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.
Naomi is closed on the south side to Ustick Road.
Ustick remains open:
Traffic has been shifted onto new pavement on the north side of Ustick – one lane in each direction
remains open.
Irrigation and seepage bed installation is nearly complete – waiting for south Black Cat access to
finish
Eightmile irrigation:
Irrigation is complete for the season.
Irrigation work, apart from Ninemile, is nearly complete in preparation for the City ’s sewer bypass.
Rutledge has been sleeved for sewer line install.
Curb and gutter and sidewalk placements ongoing on the north/south side of Ustick.
Contractor is focusing on the Naomi intersection. School has been notified that the intersection will
not be open by the start of School. Targeting the end of August or early September for reopening.
Seepage bed install at Naomi is complete.
Prepping for curb gutter sidewalk for placements this week.
Asphalt paving portions of the north side of Ustick complete (bottom lift only).
City of Meridian sewer line install continues near Black Cat, on the south side of Ustick.
Last Status Check: 9/26/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile
ACHD, Transportation, Construction
Wells Street Bridge #1224
Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2026 | Const: 2029 | Status: Pending
Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1224 over Fivemile Creek as part
of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program.
Project Updates: Project is at 95% with plan in hand site meeting on 5/7/25. Construction year is 2029.
No additional updates as of 7/15/2025.
Last Status Check: 7/15/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
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ACHD, Transportation, Planning
Five Year Plan
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: On-going
Description: Yearly participation in the ACHD FYP process. Current adopted FYP is available at:
https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/achd-plans/integrated-five-year-work-plan
Project Updates: Draft FYP 26-30 release has been delayed a month. As of now, the draft is set to
release on 8/14/25 and comments will be due 9/10/25. City sent formal comments to ACHD on 9/10/2025.
Last Status Check: 9/16/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/achd-plans/integrated-five-year-work-plan
ACHD, Transportation, Planning
Master Street Map Revisions
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: On-going
Description: Provide regular feedback to ACHD regarding the Master Street Map.
Project Updates: Hether provided comments to ACHD regarding a number of changes in June 2024. The
City (Council) also requested preservation of all aerials in the city to be 5 lanes. ACHD approved those
requests. No other changes or conversations have occurred to date.
Last Status Check: 9/16/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
COMPASS Projects
COMPASS, Transportation, Planning
Coordinated Waterway-Pathway Plan
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process
Description: Original request to COMPASS to help smaller agencies to create a toolkit so smaller cities
knew how to work with irrigation districts and not step on their toes (i.e. ruin things for everyone else).
Since then, the project has had significant scope creep.
Project Updates: This project is on the slow burner with junior COMPASS staff.
Last Status Check: 7/14/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
COMPASS, Transportation, Planning
Nine Mile Creek (Rail with Trail)
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Design / ROW
Description: The current (funded) project phase will run from NW 3rd Street along the Ninemile Creek as
far as approximately 8th Street.
Project Updates: The current project phase will run from NW 3rd Street along the Ninemile Creek as far
as NW 8th Street. Plans are currently at 100% PS&E, in the process of being formally obligated. Project
construction is scheduled for 26/27. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the Rail With
Trail Pathway west as far as Linder Road. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the
Rail With Trail Pathway west as far as Linder Road.
Last Status Check: 8/5/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
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ITD Projects
ITD, Transportation, Construction
SH-16, I-84 to US 20/26
Design: | ROW: | Const: 2025-2027 | Status: Active Construction
Description: I-84 to Franklin: Construction is complete on the new I-84 interchange between Garrity and
Ten Mile and widening Franklin Road. The contractor will remain on site completing some punch list
items.
ITD Project Manager: Jeff Ryan, Jeff.Ryan@itd.idaho.gov
Ustick to Chinden: Contract completion date is Fall of 2026. Contractor completed the US 20/26 and SH
16 Interchange Bridge walls and abutments. Girders are installed and steel is being placed on the deck.
McDermott and Ustick permanent signal should be installed soon. US 20/26 (Chinden) now has 4 -lanes
including improved use of north ramps. Reconstruction of Ustick at SH 16 started and will continue
through the summer. Work has started on the Ustick Interchange Bridge abutments, ramps and walls.
Franklin to Ustick: Contract completion date is Fall 2026. Work on the railroad bridge north of Franklin
continues with deck work complete and crews working on the railing. Crews continue working on the
Cherry Lane Bridge overpass, Quasi Place Bridge over Ten Mile Creek, and SH 16 Bridge over Ten Mile
Creek. Roadway grade is nearing completion between Cherry and Ustick.
Project Updates: ITD is advancing construction of the phases between Chinden and I-84, including the
interchanges. Entire corridor should be complete in 2027. City to coordinate ACHD projects with them to
ensure local roads are ready for freeway traffic.
Last Status Check: 10/1/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
ITD, Transportation, Construction
SH-20/26 (Chinden) Middleton Road to Star Road
Design: | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2029-2031 | Status: Pending
Description: Final design for east and west sections was completed in September and October 2023,
respectively. Right of Way acquisition continues through 2025. Value Planning Session on
constructability/staging expected in summer 2025. PS&E is scheduled for late 2025 for both the east (Ke y
No. 24310) and west (Key No. 24309) packages. Construction is currently programmed for 2029/2031
Project Updates:
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
ITD, Transportation, Planning
I-84 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending
Description: This project will add a second on-ramp lane eastbound at Meridian Interchange, an auxiliary
(fifth) lane between Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange, and a second southbound off-ramp lane
at Eagle Interchange.
Project Updates: A virtual public open house was held February 13-28, 2024. Work continues on the
environmental documentation and Final Design. The current FY 2025 – FY 2031 ITIP shows $14.5 million
in construction funding in the year 2031.
Project is now part of a larger funding program and corridor analysis, I-84 Mobility Improvement Study
(Garrity to the Wye). Unclear how priorities and funding play out.
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/i-84-meridian-interchange-to-eagle
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ITD, Transportation, Planning
I-84 Mobility Improvement Study
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending
Description: This study will determine whether additional auxiliary lanes and other improvements are
needed to smooth merge hesitations, achieve better traffic distribution, and achieve lane balance for the
11 -mile section of Interstate 84 between the Garrity Interchange in Nampa and the I-84/I-184 Wye
Interchange in Boise. Existing traffic counts will be collected, future traffic counts will be developed,
existing conditions will be reviewed along with all previous environmental and operational studies, traffic
will be modeled, an origin-destination study will be conducted, and a phasing plan developed. Collecting
additional traffic counts in May 2025. Building existing condition and future alternative traffic models.
Developing a GIS map of previous environmental reviews and actions.
Project Updates:
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
ITD, Transportation, Planning
SH-20/26 (Chinden) West Corridor
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending
Description: This project will result in 4 travel lanes (two in each direction). Widening will take place to the
south of the existing alignment and be constructed to accommodate future widening to 6 travel lanes
(three in each direction) with high-capacity intersections at roads with river crossings.
Project Updates:
Last Status Check: 9/29/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/chindenwest
ITD, Transportation, Planning
SH-55 (Eagle Road) Speed Limits
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process
Description: This proposed Safety Corridor Pilot involves adding extra safety signage, implementing a
variable speed limit zone during peak congestion times, and eliminating un -signalized left-turn access at
the following locations:
Northbound left-in Baldcypress Street
Southbound U-turn near Ustick Road
Northbound left-in at Lanark Street
Southbound left-in at Meadowdale Street southbound
Project Updates: Open houses held 8/28/2024 and 8/29/2024. 8/07/2025, Microseal (microsurfacing) to
being soon; this will be night work only. Median closures will take place at the same time. Variable speed
limit signs planned for October/November 2025 to get the equipment. Setup and testing will be later, after
outreach effort.
Last Status Check: 8/7/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/eagle-road-safety-corridor
ITD, Transportation, Planning
SH-69 (Meridian) Corridor Traffic Study and STARS Agreement
Design: 2021-2025 | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: In-process
Description: ITD has been concurrently developing a corridor study and also working to approve a STARS
agreement to implement a portion of the concept. Additionally, the City of Kuna is working on a PEL/NEPA
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to expand SH-69 south of Avalon Street / Kuna Road, and restore the “Kuna Curve” to a four way
intersection.
Project Updates: Virtual public open house held April 7 through April 21, 2025. Following review and
evaluation of public comments. ITD has been presented results of outreach to the Transportation
Commission, City Council, and COMPASS. The STARS agreement will go to the ITD Board later this
year. Last correspondence described that the extent of the STARS project will be SH -69, from Victory
(exclusive, not including the intersection) to Columbia (exclusive, not including the intersection), and not
include Victory to Overland.
Last Status Check: 9/1/2025. Staff Contact: Brian McClure
https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/id69corridor
MDC Projects
MDC, Transportation, Planning
MDC, Downtown Parking Efforts
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process
Description: MDC is working on an update to Destination Downtown. Part of this is parking analysis. The
MDC consultant is wrapping-up the Parking Management Strategies & Implementation Guide.
Project Updates: MDC and City Staff met in late January to discuss next steps. In July, MDC has
presented some of their adopted plan and next steps to the City Council. Additional meetings with Council
are scheduled in August and later this year, with more work in determining specific next steps, if any.
Last Status Check: 8/11/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
City of Meridian Projects
Meridian, Transportation, Construction
Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, Implementation
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process
Description: Implement the MIPS report.
Project Updates: 08/12/2025. All but three of the crosswalks fall within ACHD’s ROW. ACHD has
completed those within their ROW, and the City contracted to complete those outside. Of the initial
projects, two pedestrian ramp/sidewalk repair projects are currently in progress.
There are several other projects the Mayor and Council are interested in further scoping with ACHD/ITD.
Staff need to prioritize new projects or closeout funding.
Last Status Check: 8/12/2025. Staff Contact: Hether Hill
Meridian, Transportation, Planning
Black Cat Road and RR Crossing
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending
Description: Improved railroad crossing facility on Black Cat near Aviator Street. Also a FYP request.
Project Updates: A lot of back and forth between Kelly Bruner (ACHD) and myself and then looping in
Dave (who then talks to Council and Mayor). As of 7/14, Kelly is going to talk with the Planning group to
find out what the design and construction timeline would look like if the City were to participate in the
project financially.
Also, we recieved the following form ACHD. The $650K estimate is for a permanent crossing, including
lights and gates and filling in a sidewalk connection on the east side of Black Cat. The estimate includes
design costs (roughly $50-60K).
Last Status Check: 9/16/2025. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood
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Meridian, Transportation, Planning
Magic Bridge Subarea Plan. Integration of ISU
Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process
Description: Support current planning with ISU, and prep/plan for sub area plan for economic
development and transportation improvements
Project Updates: 7/21/25: Kittleson was selected as the consultant to complete the transportation
connection feasibility report. The final scope of work has been negotiated. The contract was drafted by
finance and emailed to the consultant on July 17th. An initial kick-off meeting is scheduled with the
consultant on July 31st. The excepted completion date is still the end of December (potentially early
January). UPDATE 9/4/25: The first three stakeholder meetings are scheduled for the w eek of September
8th. Logan Simpson has drafted Land Use analysis and are expected to send the first draft to the City the
week of September 8th for review.
Last Status Check: 9/4/2025. Staff Contact: Carl Anderson
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Item 2.
BYLAWS OF THE MERIDIAN [NAME] COMMISSION PAGE 1 OF 2
BYLAWS of the [INSERT NAME OF COMMISSION]
Effective [Insert Date]
ARTICLE I: PURPOSE
These Bylaws are adopted to facilitate the duties of the [Insert Name of Commission]
(hereinafter “Commission”) and to provide a framework for the organization, actions, and
agenda of the Commission.
ARTICLE II: OFFICERS
SECTION 1: DUTIES OF CHAIR. The Commission Chair shall preside over all full
Commission meetings and shall sign all documents requiring an official signature on behalf of
the Commission. The decisions, statements, and/or actions of the Chair shall obligate, commit,
and/or represent the Commission only insofar as the Commission has specifically authorized.
SECTION 2: DUTIES OF VICE-CHAIR. The Commission Vice-Chair shall perform the
duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair and shall perform such other duties as may be
delegated by the Commission Chair.
SECTION 3: NOMINATIONS. At the annual election of officers, the sitting vice chair shall
be automatically nominated for the office of chair.
SECTION 4: VACANCY. A special election may be held at any time to fill a vacancy of
office. The Chair shall add a special election to an agenda as needed, or upon the timely request
of any commissioner. An officer who fails to fulfill the duties of office may be removed from
the office by a majority vote of the full Commission at a special election.
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
SECTION 1: NOTICE OF MEETINGS. Unless otherwise prescribed by statute, the
designated City staff member assigned to the commission shall provide commissioners written
notice of meetings, which notice shall state the date, hour, and location thereof, and shall further
state the purpose of the meeting, business to be transacted, and/or agenda. The designated City
staff member assigned to the commission shall provide shall issue notice to the Commission not
less than forty-eight (48) hours, nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.
SECTION 2: QUORUM. A majority of currently appointed commissioners shall constitute
a quorum.
SECTION 3: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS. The Commission shall operate generally under the
precepts of Robert’s Rules of Order. The order of business for meetings of the Commission shall
be as follows: 1) call to order; 2) roll call; 3) approval of the agenda; 4) approval of minutes of
previous meeting; 5) old business; 6) new business; 7) reports, presentations, subcommittee
reports, staff reports; 8) next meeting; 9) adjournment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the order
of business may be modified by the Commission Chair as needed.
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Item 3.
BYLAWS OF THE MERIDIAN [NAME] COMMISSION PAGE 2 OF 2
SECTION 4: AGENDA. The agenda for all meetings of the Commission shall be prepared
by the designated City staff member assigned to the commission shall provide in consultation
with the Commission Chair. Agenda items may be proposed by the Commission Chair or any
commissioner and shall be placed on the agenda at the discretion of the Commission Chair,
provided that agenda items are proposed seven (7) days in advance of a regular meeting, or forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of a special meeting.
SECTION 5: PUBLIC APPEARANCES AND REQUESTS. Scheduling of appearances before
the Commission or requests to the Commission shall be at the discretion of the Chair. The Chair
may set rules to maximize efficiency and productivity of meetings, including setting a reasonable
time limit for presentations and/or comments to the Commission.
SECTION 6: MINUTES. Minutes and/or records of the business conducted at all meetings
of the Commission or any subcommittee thereof shall be prepared by the designated City staff
member assigned to the Commission and shall be open for public inspection. City staff shall
forward the minutes of each meeting to the Commission not less than forty-eight (48) hours, nor
more than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which such minutes are subject to approval by
the Commission.
SECTION 7: SUBCOMMITTEES. The Commission Chair, with the Commission’s approval,
may establish such subcommittees as necessary or helpful to assist or advise the Commission in
the performance of its functions and/or furtherance of its mission. Meetings of subcommittees
shall comply with any and all applicable public meetings laws. Each subcommittee shall consist
of at least two (2) commissioners. Unless a subcommittee chair is appointed by the Commission
Chair, each subcommittee shall elect a chair to preside at subcommittee meetings and present the
findings and/or recommendations of the subcommittee to the Commission. The Commission
Chair shall appoint commissioners or city public officials to serve as members of subcommittees.
The Commission Chair or Subcommittee Chair may invite non-commissioners to assist the work
of the subcommittee.
SECTION 8: VOTING. Each commissioner shall be entitled to one (1) vote on any matter
before the Commission. Except as otherwise designated herein or by law, decisions shall be
made on the vote of the majority of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum is
present. The Commission Chair shall be a voting member. Voting shall be audible; written,
anonymous, and proxy voting shall not be permitted.
ARTICLE IV: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
As provided in Meridian City Code, the Commission may recommend to the Mayor and
City Council that these bylaws be altered, amended, added to, or repealed.
ARTICLE V: ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
The Commission adopted the foregoing bylaws at its regular meeting on [Insert Date].
These bylaws shall be effective upon their ratification by resolution of the City Council of the
City of Meridian.
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Item 3.
From: Tom LeClaire <idahovandal@q.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:28 PM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; smithjaredtaylor@gmail.com;
zachshoemaker@alturas.com; wmsteed@aol.com
Cc: idahovandal@q.com
Subject: Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
________________________________________
The Meridian Transportation Commission Ordinance and Development Subcommittee
was called to order by Chair Tom LeClaire at 2 p.m. on August 26, 2025, in the Council
Conference Room in the Meridian City Hall at 33 E Broadway Ave.
Roll Call showed all members of the subcommittee were present. They are Tom
LeClaire, Jared Smith, Walter Steed, and Zachary Shoemaker.
The agenda item was to review and make suggestions regarding new bylaws proposed
by the city attorney.
After a thorough discussion of each section of the proposed bylaws, it was moved by
Walter Steed and seconded by Jared Smith that the following amendments to the
bylaws be referred to the full Meridian Transportation Commission for approval:
In Article I: Purpose, strike "[Insert Name of Commission]", and replace it with "Mer idian
Transportation Commission".
In Article II: Officers, Section 4: Vacancy, strike "office", and replace it with "the Chair or
Vice Chair."
In Article III: Meetings, Section 4: Agenda, at the end of the section, add the following
sentence: "Agenda items may be added to an agenda during a meeting upon a majority
vote of the members of the Commission present."
In Article V: Adoption and Effective Date, strike "[Insert Date]", and replace it with
"October 6, 2025."
This motion passed by voice vote.
Chair LeClaire asked that a note be included in the subcommittee's meeting minutes
regarding the section in the old bylaws regarding Length of Meetings. This section set a
two-hour limit on meetings of the Commission. This subcommittee did not recommend
that language be included in the new bylaws. There was no objection to Commissioner
LeClaire's suggestion.
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I was moved by Steed and seconded by Smith that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 pm.
Motion passed by voice vote.
(The subcommittee did not discuss Item III and Item IV on the agenda due to
adjournment.)
As I prepared these minutes, I found two other items that will bring up during my report
to the MTC on this subcommittee meeting.
In Article III, Section I, it says " ... shall provide shall issue..." This is a typo, I think. I
would suggest that we strike, "shall issue".
The second item is in Article III, Section 8. It says, "Voting shall be audible; written,
anonymous, ..." We do not conduct audible, written, anonymous votes. This is also a
typo, I think I would suggest that we strike that language and replace it with, "Voting
may be by voice vote, by roll call vote, or by anonymous written ballot".
I just wanted to get these other thoughts on this email with the minutes, so I do not
forget about them between now and our October meeting.
Sincerely,
Tom LeClaire
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Item 3.
From:Robert Simison
To:bette06@hotmail.com
Cc:citycouncil; Treg Bernt; Caleb Hood; Hether Hill; Brian McClure; Carl Anderson; David Miles
Subject:Fw: Woodbridge Subdivision Traffic Concerns
Date:Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:10:49 AM
Attachments:Woodbridge Community-Traffic Concerns.docx
Bette,
Thank you for sharing the information. I'm including our planning staff who are actively working
on this issue as part of their planning efforts for they yea. One of the main components to their
efforts is to define a transporation solution to this area for long-term planning. As your
document also includes some immediate recommendations that our Transportation
Commission could evaluate in the mid-term, you may hear from Hether about a seperate
conversation focused on that isue.
Respectfully,
Robert Simison
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From: Bette Monteith <bette06@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2025 12:19:13 PM
To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>; Brian Whitlock <bwhitlock@meridiancity.org>;
Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Doug Taylor <dtaylor@meridiancity.org>; John Overton
<joverton@meridiancity.org>; Anne Little Roberts <alittleroberts@meridiancity.org>; Luke
Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Cc: tregbernt@gmail.com <tregbernt@gmail.com>
Subject: Woodbridge Subdivision Traffic Concerns
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Following our attendance at the City Council meeting on May 6, 2025, we were pleased to
receive the support of the City of Meridian regarding the ongoing traffic issues affecting the
Woodbridge Subdivision and the continued growth surrounding our neighborhood.
For your consideration in any upcoming meetings or discussions with ACHD, we’ve
attached a summary highlighting the actions taken over the past 25 years, as well as a
snapshot of the development activity currently impacting our subdivision.
We appreciate your willingness to share this information in your dialogue with ACHD and,
once again, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
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Item 4.
Woodbridge Subdivision (aka Snorting Bull)
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Item 4.
EXHIBIT A
1
Woodbridge Community – Discussion Points for City Council & ACHD Meeting
on Traffic Relief
Acknowledgment and Appreciation
The Woodbridge community appreciates the City Council's recent decision to postpone
the proposed development on Wells Avenue/Magic View in light of significant traffic
concerns raised by residents for many years.
We view this as an important first step and thank you for listening to the community’s
concerns.
Urgent Need for Action
As stated during the last meeting, City Council has "kicked the can down the road" for
too long regarding cut-through traffic issues at Woodbridge.
Now is the time to pursue meaningful, long-term solutions to address traffic cutting
through our neighborhood from Locust Grove to Eagle Road
We, the residents of the Woodbridge Subdivision, wish to formally express our deep concern
regarding the ongoing and worsening issue of cut-through traffic in our community — an issue
we fear will not see resolution for at least another 5 to 10 year under current planning and
constraints.
Summary of the Issue
Currently, there are only two viable routes from Locust Grove to Eagle Road:
1. Leaving the road network as-is, which results in an overwhelming volume of cut-
through traffic through Woodbridge.
2. Rerouting traffic through Locust View Heights, utilizing the signal at Bentley to
connect with the frontage road. However, this solution is legally and politically
complicated. The Locust View Heights subdivision has clearly stated they would pursue
legal action if this proposal moves forward, potentially tying up the project for years.
Even if consensus were reached, implementation would still take a minimum of five
years.
In the meantime, new development is rapidly progressing. A new commercial building has just
been acquired along Locust Grove and will soon be staffed, contributing potentially more
vehicles to the local traffic burden. This is on top of the already high volume of cars using
Woodbridge as a bypass route.
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EXHIBIT A
2
Road Classification and Planning Flaws
Franklin and Overland are designated as Arterial roads and were built with the intent to manage
increased traffic. Woodbridge Drive is designated as a Collector street which is designed to
link local streets and residential areas to main roads or highways. We were told this designation
was because there are no homes off Woodbridge Drive that face the street. The second phase
of Woodbridge (Thornwood, Woodhaven and Bowstring) by contrast, was not — homes in
this area face their streets, and these streets were never designed to handle collector-level traffic,
as they are designated as residential streets.
We understand the classification of streets — from residential to collector — but we struggle to
understand why exceptions can’t be made, especially given that ACHD has, in fact, made
exceptions in the past to fix planning mistakes. Why can’t a similar consideration be made here
when it is clear that a planning error made 25 years ago is being perpetuated to the detriment of
our neighborhood?
Community Sentiment
The most common response we hear is:
“Why don’t they close your entrance on Magic View like all the other subdivisions on
Locust Grove?”
And we ask the same. Closing this entrance would naturally redirect traffic to designated
collector/arterial roads where it belongs; relieving our streets of volume they were never
designed to support.
Why Woodbridge is a Unique Case
The traffic challenges faced by Woodbridge are distinct and serious.
The issue stems from decisions made over 25 years ago when the development was first
approved. At that time:
o Street classifications between "collector" and "residential" were not major
considerations.
o No one could have foreseen the massive growth and traffic expansion the area
would experience.
While street designations on Woodbridge Drive have previously been stated that this
situation would never change, now is the time for an exception.
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EXHIBIT A
3
Current Traffic Impacts
Woodbridge is experiencing significant cut-through traffic, including:
o Daily commuters
o Commercial trucks and service vehicles
o Employees from nearby businesses (e.g., medical offices, title companies, hotels,
Hubble Homes, etc.)
o This is evident from the signage on many of these vehicles.
Google Maps and GPS services route traffic directly through Woodbridge,
suggesting it as the fastest path from locations like Dairy Queen on Watertower to St.
Luke’s Hospital on Eagle Road.
Traffic studies show upwards of 2,000 vehicles per day cut through Woodbridge.
With the new development and expansion on Locust Grove/Bentley area, which
includes the ICOM College and all their planned new buildings and student housing and
the potential new residential housing development on Magic View and Wells Avenue,
these new developments will cause a large increase in cut through traffic in Woodbridge.
Comparative Analysis with Nearby Subdivisions
Woodbridge is the only subdivision between Victory and Fairview that has a full cut-
through route from Locust Grove to Eagle Road.
Other nearby subdivisions and residential complexes—Sagamore, Sageland,
Shellbrooke, Ingelbrooke, Raven Hill, Locust View Heights, Brookside Square,
Shallow Creek Apartments, and Enclave Apartments—do not have similar access
and therefore do not experience this volume of pass-through traffic.
This places an unfair and disproportionate burden on our community.
Community Requests for Temporary Relief
While long-term solutions are developed in partnership with ACHD and City Council, we
respectfully request temporary mitigation measures:
1. Temporary Closure of Magic View Exit
o Install a gate with access only for residents and safety personnel to enter and exit
through Magic View using an arm with appropriate clickers.
o Or, install bollards to block the exit from Woodbridge to Magic View.
o This will immediately reduce cut-through traffic and provide relief to residents.
2. Install “No Outlet” Signage
o Place clear “No Outlet” signage at the entrance on Locust Grove, deterring
GPS-directed and non-residential through traffic.
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Item 4.
EXHIBIT A
4
Commitment to Explore Alternative Traffic Routes-Request for Action
We urge the City of Meridian, ACHD, and relevant agencies to:
Collaborate with Woodbridge HOA, ACHD, and the City to evaluate and implement alternative
routes to carry commuter and commercial traffic away from residential neighborhoods.
Reassess the current traffic strategy in and around Woodbridge.
Consider interim solutions, such as restricted turns or timed closures at Magic View.
Explore long-term rerouting options with community input.
Recognize this as a planning issue, not a neighborhood nuisance, and act with urgency
We love our community. We are not opposed to growth. But we do expect accountability, vision,
and equity in how growth is managed — and right now, those principles are not being reflected
in how our subdivision is treated.
We look forward to continued collaboration and appreciate your efforts to preserve the safety
and quality of life in our community.
Respectfully,
Woodbridge Subdivision Representatives
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MEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Community Development 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
Memo to Transportation Commission
From: Carl Anderson, Long Range Associate Planner Meeting Date: October 6, 2025
Presenters: Carl Anderson, Long Range Associate Planner Estimated Time: 20 Minutes
Topic: Update – Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study
Summary:
The City issued an RFQ to complete a project focused on transportation improvements that enhance
local connectivity and efficiency, enhance public services, and support economic development. The
consultants selected were Kittleson associates and Logan Simpson. Among other things, the final
deliverable will be a technical transportation white paper that highlights potential connection of
Stratford Drive, across Locust Grove and Eagle Roads, to S Touchmark Way.
The project has been broken out into multiple tasks which are detailed in Attachment A. Scope of Work.
To date, a draft land use memorandum has been complete and stakeholder meetings are underway. The
consultant team are beginning to prepare alternative collector alignments, and a static open house will
begin sometime in October/November. It is anticipated that the final report will be presented to City
Council sometime between mid-December to early-January.
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December of 2019. The focus study area identified as
part of this work was included in the “My Meridian Specific Area Summary” planning effort done in 2017
(See attachment B).
Discussion Items:
Staff would like to receive input from the Commission on the following:
1) Feedback on previous residential collector alignment proposals contained within Attachment B.
2) Are there any specific improvement areas/opportunities the Commission is aware of in the overall
project area, rather than the entire alignment?
3) Are there any areas of focus the Commission would recommend in the overall project area (i.e. choke
points or issue areas)
Attachments:
A. Stratford to Touchmark Transportation Connection Feasibility Report - Scope of Work
B. My Meridian Specific Area Summary
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STRATFORD TO TOUCHMARK
TRANSPORTATION CONNECTION FEASIBILITY
REPORT
SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is focused on transportation improvements that enhance local connectivity and
efficiency, enhance public services, and support economic development. It will develop a
technical transportation white paper that highlights potential connection of Stratford Drive,
across Locust Grove and Eagle Roads, to S Touchmark Way. The project area is shown in Figure
1.
Figure 1 Study Area
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The scope is organized into the following tasks:
TASK 1-Project Management
TASK 2-Plans Review & Transportation System Inventory
TASK 3-Community Outreach
TASK 4-Concept Development & White Paper
TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This task includes conducting project management activities for the project. Kittelson will
facilitate an initial kickoff meeting with City staff to confirm roles and responsibilities and finalize
the project methodology, scope of services, timeline, and the format and content of
deliverables. Kittelson will be provided with relevant documents, policies and/or summaries of
documents, and parallel processes underway. City Meridian will support the project through
coordination, mapping and data support.
SUBTASKS
1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting-Kittelson will prepare for and conduct a kickoff meeting with
the Project Management Team (PMT). At that meeting Kittelson will:
a. Review a preliminary schedule, confirm the overall scope, objectives, final product
type, and discuss planning area boundaries.
b. Discuss potential project issues or risks and a range of mitigation options for
successfully completing the report.
c. Discuss and identify data needs, relevant plans, policies, studies; and key
stakeholders.
1.2 Project Updates-Kittelson will participate in bi-weekly 30-minute Teams meetings with
the PMT to check-in on progress and/or address questions that might arise during the
project. This scope of work assumes up to 12 meetings. PMT meetings may be replaced
by e-mail updates with approval by the City PM.
1.3 Monthly Invoices & Progress Reports-Kittelson will prepare monthly invoices and
progress reports. One invoice and progress report will be submitted to the City PM each
month (6 total).
1.4 Project Schedule and Contract Administration-Kittelson will prepare an initial detailed
project schedule showing draft and final deliverable dates, project meetings, public
outreach, and review times. Kittelson will submit a draft schedule to PMT for review and
revise based on PMT feedback. Kittelson will maintain and update the schedule as
necessary throughout the project. Potential changes in the project schedule will be
communicated to and confirmed by the City PM as soon as Kittelson is aware that they
may need to occur.
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ASSUMPTIONS
◼ The project is expected to be 6 months in duration.
◼ The city of Meridian will invite representatives from ACHD, ITD, West Ada School
District, and other agencies/organizations to participate where necessary in the project
process.
◼ City of Meridian will provide contact information for key stakeholders that will be
invited to participate in the planning process.
DELIVERABLES & SCHEDULE
◼ Project Kick-off Meeting (July 2025)
◼ Project Update Meetings (12) (Throughout the project)
◼ Invoices and Progress Reports (6) (Throughout the project)
◼ Draft & Final Schedule (July 2025)
TASK 2 – PLAN REVIEW & TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM INVENTORY
SUBTASKS
2.1 Data Collection & Base Mapping-Kittelson will collaborate with the City PM to identify
and gather relevant data sets necessary for project review. This may include information
on existing and planned roadways, utilities, land uses, and any additional information on
identified industries and businesses within the planning area. Relevant data will be used
to prepare project base maps to show, to the extent provided by the City, existing and
planned transportation and utility infrastructure and future land-use.
2.2 Plan Review-Kittelson will review background documents provided by the City. The plan
review may include proposed land-use designations, annexation request from Idaho State
University Meridian campus, future redevelopment plans for neighboring state facilities
(i.e., Idaho State Police POST Academy, land-use applications and building permit
information, ACHD speed studies conducted in the planning area, new property
development requests in Locust Heights, and additional future development in the
identified area.
2.3 Land Use Analysis -Logan Simpson will complete a vacant and underutilized land analysis
to help identify parcels with redevelopment or infill opportunities within the project area.
This will also include comparing the future land use designations outlined in the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan against existing land use patterns and current development
proposals to identify alignment, gaps, and potential areas for change. The results of this
analysis will be documented in an interim memorandum that will be updated in Task 4.
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ASSUMPTIONS
◼ City of Meridian will provide relevant plan documents and GIS data
DELIVERABLES
◼ Interim Technical Memorandum #1 that will be updated in Task 4 (August 2025)
TASK 3 – COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Kittelson will work with the city of Meridian to conduct stakeholder outreach. The community
outreach process will focus on educating residents about key issues and collecting information
on the community context to support the report. Since significant engagement was completed
during the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update, this effort will prioritize education and data
gathering over additional engagement.
SUBTASKS
3.1 Key Stakeholder List-Kittelson will work with City PM to identify key stakeholders that
need to be engaged in the planning process. The City will provide contact information for
all stakeholders included in the list.
3.2 Static Virtual Open House-Kittelson will prepare an online open house using ESRI’s Story
Map platform that will include a brief project description, information on the project
alternatives, and a platform for collecting community comments. The City will be
responsible for advertising the website.
3.3 One-on-One Meetings (x5)- Kittelson and City PM will meet with property owners and
identified key development teams, business stakeholders and identified agencies within
subarea planning area in one-on-one or small group meetings (assumed to be 5 in total)
to introduce the project, understand their current, and if applicable, planned development,
and their desired outcomes of the project and discuss challenges related to traveling
within the subarea planning corridor. These one-on-one meetings will occur prior to Task
4. Kittelson will prepare summaries of each meeting.
ASSUMPTIONS
◼ Kittelson will use City of Meridian branding.
◼ City of Meridian will schedule meetings with property owners at their property, at City
Hall, or virtually.
◼ City will advertise virtual open house.
◼ City will provide input on, and contact information for, the one-on-one meeting
attendees.
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DELIVERABLES
◼ Virtual open house (November 2025)
◼ Meeting summaries (September 2025)
TASK 4– CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & WHITE
PAPER
Kittelson will develop up to 5 alternative scenarios for the identified sub-area. These scenarios
will cover the expanded study area and consider adopted future land-use designations and
other changes completed since the Comprehensive Plan’s adoption. Kittelson will apply
technical tools to assess roadway performance and transportation safety.
SUBTASKS
4.1 Initial Concept Development & Evaluation-Based on information gathered in Tasks 2
and 3, Kittelson will develop up to 5 alternatives for potential alignment a new east-west
collector). These concepts will consider the following:
a. 2D alignments with callouts of potential issues/considerations, major utility,
structural, or other physical constraints (to the extent known based on data
provided by the City) and potential traffic control at intersections with collector or
arterial roads. Alignments will assume typical ACHD ROW reservation for a
collector level road.
b. How each concept may allow for community improvement or market-driven
redevelopment.
4.2 Draft Technical Memorandum #1 (Concept Alternatives)-Kittelson will summarize the
results of subtask 4.1 in an update of interim Technical Memorandum #1 from Task 2
and submit a draft for review by the City.
4.3 Revise Draft Concepts-Kittelson will revise the selected alternatives based on feedback
obtained in subtask 4.2, as directed by the City PM. It is assumed that edits will include
modifications to the concepts and not the development of new alternatives.
4.4 Final Concepts-Based on guidance from the City, Kittelson will further develop up to
three concepts by addressing the following:
a. Needed infrastructure to serve future redevelopment, including future utility
connections and planned timing of connections (as provided by the City).
b. Potential funding mechanisms that may be applicable (e.g., development-driven,
publicly funded).
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c. Alternative/emerging considerations to be addressed during later phases of
developing the road (e.g., known potential redevelopment that could reshape the
alignment, agency coordination considerations, alignment with other agency
plans).
4.5 Draft & Final Feasibility Report-Kittelson will summarize the results of previous tasks
in the final report. The final document will be written as a white paper that will
document the process (using Technical Memo #1 as the basis) and provide a summary
of the three final potential concepts. The final report will include:
a. An executive summary
b. Supporting illustrations, graphs, cross-sections, maps, charts, exhibits, analysis
and other data from previous tasks, the City and Kittleson have identified
necessary to support the report’s findings.
c. Kittelson will revise the draft report once (1) based on City feedback and submit a
final report.
4.6 Presentation Materials-Kittelson will prepare a PowerPoint presentation that can be
used by City staff to support the approval/adoption process for Meridian elected
officials.
4.7 Presentation-Kittelson will attend and deliver the presentations to respective elected
officials at one meeting.
ASSUMPTION
◼ Alignments will be assumed for a collector with the ACHD standard cross-section &
ROW reservation.
◼ City will lead the assessment of how utility infrastructure may affect the phasing of
development and the potential collector road alignment(s).
DELIVERABLES
◼ Draft Technical Memo #1 (October 2025)
◼ Final Technical Memo #1 (October 2025)
◼ Draft Final Report (November 2025)
◼ Final Report (December 2025)
◼ Presentation Materials (December 2025)
◼ Presentations (TBD by City staff)
OPTIONAL TASKS
4.8 Cost Estimates-Kittelson will prepare high level cost estimates for up to three
alignment scenarios. Cost estimates will be based on recent ACHD bid tabulations and
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assume a typical ACHD collector cross-section. Unless provided by City, right-of-way
costs will not be included in the estimate.
4.9 Final Concept Visualizations – Kittelson will prepare up to three visualizations of the
potential alignments. Visualizations are assumed to be 3D representations of the typical
cross-section with typical building massing adjacent to the roadway.
Optional Task Deliverables:
◼ Cost Estimates (Timing TBD)
◼ Concept Visualizations (Timing TBD)
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
#MyMeridian www.MeridianCompPlan.com
MY MERIDIAN SPECIFIC AREA SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
As part of the My Meridian Comprehensive Plan
Update, several areas were identified for further
future land use discussion: The Fields, Magicview/
Woodbridge, Southwest Meridian, and South
Rim. Two public meetings were held; one at
Willowcreek Elementary on Feb. 11th discussing
the Fields area and one at City hall on Feb. 12th
discussing the Magicview/Woodbridge area. In
addition to these meetings, residents could submit
comments through an online survey available for
all four areas through the month of February.
Between the neighborhood meetings and online
surveys, residents were able to review several
scenarios for each area, vote on their favorites,
and provide insight and ideas. There were over
130 event participants, 202 online participants,
and over 40 comments were submitted by email.
The City’s current Future Land Use Plan was
originally adopted as part of the comprehensive
plan in 2011, with regular updates. The Future Land
Use map is designed to guide development and
density for every area in the City with color blocks
showing general land use categories like “low
density residential” or “mixed use neighborhood.”
Any changes to the allowed use or density of the
land must be consistent with the Future Land Use
Map. This helps ensure that infrastructure and
services will be in place for future growth within
a given area.
The input received during this phase of updating
the Comprehensive Plan is invaluable to the
process. Input recieved will be considered as the
part of the land use recommendations to these
Specific Areas, and will be reviewed with the
community’s vision for an ideal future in Meridian.
CONTENTS
Outreach to Date.........................................2
Current FLUM and Area Boundaries..............3
What We Heard.............................................4
The Fields......................................................................4
Magicview/Woodbridge...........................................6
Southwest Meridian...................................................8
South Rim...................................................................10
Public Event Map Comments........................12
Verbatim Comments....................................15
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MY MERIDIAN OUTREACH TO DATE
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Meridian-West
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Meridian-Southwest
Meridian-Southeast
My Meridian PlanWhere are you from?
Locations from pin maps in
the Values Phase
Locations from pin maps in
the Visioning Phase Total Online participation to date*: 3996
Total in-person participation to date*: 961
*March 13, 2019
Locations of specific area
workshops and participants#
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MERIDIAN SPECIFIC AREA SUMMARY 3
CURRENT FUTURE LAND USE / SPECIFIC AREA BOUNDARIES
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W Cherry Ln
W Pine Ave
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Future Land Use Map
Text
Adopted
Rural
Low Density
Residential
Medium Density
Residential
Med-High Density
Residential
High Density
Residential
Commercial
Oce
Industrial
Civic
Old Town
Gas
Low Density
Employment
Mixed-Use
Community
Mixed-Use
Commercial
Mixed-Use
Neighborhood
Mixed-Use
Nonresidential
Mixed-Use
Regional
Mixed-Use
Residential
Mixed
Employment
Mixed-Use
Interchange
High Density
Employment
Fields Area
Southwest
South Rim
Magicview/
Woodbridge
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Concept 1:
• A grand park to anchor our
community and buffer industrial
uses
• A focus on employment - from
Class A office to industrial
• Access to housing for all
workforce stages
Concept 2:
• A focus on community and
quality of life with greenway
connections
• A Central, localized
neighborhood center with
access to and from every
neighborhood via trail
• A grand park providing views
into the neighborhood
• Phased housing to buffer
existing neighborhoods
LOGAN SIMPSON4
CONCEPT 1: EMBRACING OUR INTERCHANGE
CONCEPT 2: LOCALIZED CENTER
THE FIELDS CONCEPTS
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Concept 3:
• All services and amenities
needed for a complete
community
• A mixed-use community
center supported by sur-
rounding high and medium
density neighborhoods
• Service commercial
anchored by non-residential
mixed-use on Ustick
• Large, campus office setting
to support the future
hospital development
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CONCEPT 3: A COMPLETE COMMUNITY
Key Takeaways:
Overall, those who took the survey preferred Concept 3 which includes a mix of residential
densities and offers non-residential amenities to serve future neighborhoods.
Participants Generally Liked:
• The inclusion of low and medium densities
• The greenway and trails
Concerns:
• Traffic congestion around the new high school
• Keep new roads along existing property lines where
possible
• Too much high density residential
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Concept 1:
• Roadway realignment along
the freeway to maximize
visibility
• Mixed-use intended
to support hotel and
conference facilities
• Pad of commercial to serve
neighborhood
• Medium density residential
should be phased and
oriented to buffer existing
neighborhood
Concept 2:
• A Grand boulevard and
parallel greenway connecting
mixed-use areas to office
and commercial
• A new park to encourage
redevelopment
• Roundabouts to manage
traffic flow
• Phased housing to buffer
existing neighborhoods
LOGAN SIMPSON6
CONCEPT 1: A REGIONAL FOCUS
CONCEPT 2: A GRAND BOULEVARD
MAGICVIEW / WOODBRIDGE CONCEPTS
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Concept 3:
• Provided opportunity for
slow redevelopment
• Mixed-use residential and
non-residential to support
office, residential, and
commercial uses
• New commercial center
that serves locally and
regionally
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CONCEPT 3: AN URBAN ENCLAVE
Key Takeaways:
Overall, those who took the survey preferred Concept 3 which provides opportunity for slow
redevelopment with a large area of residential mixed use to the south of the existing Woodbridge
Subdivision and non-residential mixed use, office, and commercial uses moving closer to the
east. A second runner up to Concept 3 was “none of the concepts.”
Participants Generally Liked:
• The proposed park
• The greenway in Concept 2
• Round-abouts
Concerns:
• Low-impact, low-density buffer from existing
subdivisions
• High density housing will add to traffic congestion
• Many don’t want the area to change
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CONCEPT 1: RURAL SHAPING
CONCEPT 2: PHASED IDENTITY
SOUTHWEST CONCEPTS
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Concept 1:
• An urban growth buffer of large residential lots
• Trail connections by canal to allow access to and from neighborhoods for all ages abilities
Concept 2:
• Phased growth with the most intense development to the east
• Low intensity development to the west with medium and low density residential
• Area is served by a mixed-use development along Ten Mile
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Key Takeaways:
Overall, those who took the survey preferred Concept 1 which has a large amount of low density
residential with a residential mixed use center, and medium to high density residential to the
east.
Participants Generally Liked:
• Mixed-use along Ten Mile
• Option for large lots
Concerns:
• Many want to preserve all existing farmland
• Keep higher density residential areas south of
the canal
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CONCEPT 1: INCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL
CONCEPT 2: HIGHLIGHTING OUR HERITAGE
SOUTH RIM CONCEPTS
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Concept 1:
• A wide variety of housing types and opportunities
• Small-scale mixed-use centers
• High-end amenities and services to support housing types
Concept 2:
• A wide variety of housing types and opportunities with amenities and services
• Small-scale mixed-use centers with rural architecture guidelines
• Low density residential pockets with large estate properties
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Key Takeaways:
Overall, those who took the survey preferred Concept 2 which focuses on low density residential
with pockets of large estate properties and pockets of mixed use amenities.
Participants Generally Liked:
• Option for large lots and low density
• Rural architectural guidelines
Concerns:
• Too much proposed medium density
• Plan for schools as new housing is developed
• More open space
• Intense commercial not appropriate at corner of
Locust Grove and Lake Hazel
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FIELDS AREA CONCEPT 1: EMBRACING OUR INTERCHANGE
FIELDS AREA CONCEPT 3: A COMPLETE COMMUNITY
PUBLIC EVENT MAP COMMENTS
Will not have access
Which way are we
widening?
Snow Plows Star rd undervalued
(river crossing)
Collector, make special
green linkage theme
Greenway
Accidents
Cell tower location
I like MDR
Move Rd
Graveyard
Hospital
Show all
Collectors
Does this road go through?
+8
Roads 0.5 mile
gridHigh density on Usick Amazon
Historic
LDR
CLEAN industrial
High ground water
whole area
(can’t/shouldnt develop
without city services)Housing instead
Consider the traffic
impacts of commercial
School Boundary
Housing
Underestimating Star
road’s intensity
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MAGIC/BRIDGE CONCEPT 1: A REGIONAL FOCUS
MAGIC/BRIDGE CONCEPT 2: A GRAND BOULEVARD
Road Pull road through com.
grand in woodbridge to
connect
Leave Locust Heights
closed as is
Walk bridge
Program light
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Toll Road
Payable to land owners
ParkingRetirement
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MAGIC/BRIDGE CONCEPT 3: AN URBAN ENCLAVE
Locust Grovewalkway X2
med school
relieve
neighborhood
parking from
school
Franklin Rd
Best option for
efficiency
Connect road
commercial
commercial
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VERBATIM COMMENTS
The Fields
Concept 1:
• Appreciate the clarification that The Fields is no longer considered to be an agriculture business 4-mile square
for the City of Meridian. Urge planners to be flexible due to unknown impacts of the large ongoing projects
nearby (i.e. Amazon etc.) Design the connector roads along property lines as much as possible to avoid dividing
properties into small parcels of unusable lands. Paths along the drainage ditches create issues of privacy,
trespassing and liabilities for the adjoining landowners.
• Consider inclusion of the future hospital referenced in Concept 3
• Be cautious of traffic congestion for young drivers around the high school.
• We as a family own and farm approximately 200 acres, which is a block bordered by Can-Ada Road on the
west and McMillan Road on the South. Concept 01 has most of our property designated as Medium Density
Residential as compared to concepts 02 & 03 which have either part or most of it designated as Low Density
Residential. For future land value considerations, it is important to us to have a Medium Density designation
rather than a Low Density designation. Therefore, we support concept 01 as it pertains to our property.
In the past, it has sometimes been stated by some that there should remain an agricultural influence in
the Fields Focus Area, either in the form of maintaining farm land or in the form of agriculture supporting
businesses. We think that the days of serious agriculture in this area have basically come to a close. Therefore
we think that any future agriculture in this area should be done at the determination of the individual landowner
regarding his own property, and not determined by the city or other planning authorities. This should mean that
property owners should have freedom if they wish to sell their property to those who will use it for other than
agriculture uses. In discussions with neighbors who own farmland in the Fields Focus Area, we believe that
generally they think as we do on this matter.
Concept 2:
• Concept 2 makes more sense to us than the other plans. We own property with the Waite LLC in the Fields Area.
• One concern/question we have that is shown on all three concepts is the proposed roadway along the east
side of the Phyllis Canal near McMillan Road. The concern/question is how the proposed road might impact my
sister’s home, which is located at 8478 W. McMillan road. Based on the drawings, it appears that the proposed
roadway may be located very near to her house.
Concept 3:
• Increase low density residential and decrease high density residential
Other:
• 1. First off, you did a great job preparing for the meeting. Having three concepts for discussion was superior to
the usual approach of a blank map and then asking the general public to express opinions. It was the best public
meeting that I have been to in a long time. The tone and the interaction was great. Congratulations! 2. Having
the comp plan information from Nampa and Star would have been preferred as you can’t look at the area in
isolation. 3. I believe the Star Rd. and Chinden Blvd. intersection will become a significant activity area. Think
of Linder and Chinden. River crossings are transportation focal points. 4. Regarding the land uses on the Trilogy
property, the market will not support office or mixed-use on the mid-mile collector and particularly not at an
intersection with an arterial. Circulation and access are very restricted due to Highway 16. The proposed 4 ac.
fire station use does fit as a civic use. Residential is more appropriate north of the future elementary school to
create easy walking access to the school. 5. I like the concept of a parkway feel along the mid-mile collector from
Ustick to Chinden to give the area some identity, but implementation will make medians (suggested by Chrissy)
almost impossible. In most cases that mid-section line is the dividing line between ownership with no existing
right-of-way. A developer would need to own both sides to create medians. Trilogy will dedicate right-of-way and
construct a half street in that alignment, but you can’t combine a half street with a median. And with the sewer
limitation (no access to the Oaks lift station west of the mid-mile) it will be a long time before development can
occur west of the Trilogy property.
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Magicvew / Woodbridge
Concept 1:
• Greenways, parks
• Consider the potential of decreasing the amount of MU Residential, shifting it instead towards Office or similar.
The currently specified Office proposed seems relatively small and may be inadequate for fuller commercial
development, particularly for the stated hotel/conference facilities as well as for anything that would truly
deliver against the Regional Focus. Overall, I distinctly prefer this option over the others; first and foremost,
Concept 1 is clearly and directly in line with and appears the only one that would actually fully deliver against
the Meridian Vision and Planning goals.
• We think that with any of these concepts there needs to be an freeway interchange at Locust Grover to
minimize the traffic on Eagle and Meridian roads.
Concept 2:
• I love roundabouts!
Concept 3:
• We need a lower density buffer adjacent to all sides of Woodbridge Subdivision in this Non-residential designation.
Single story, low lighting, no high density next to our low density residential neighborhood. We do like the new
road configuration which will alleviate the flow of traffic through Woodbridge. The purple office designation to
our east should be light office (This was said 53 times)
• We have an amazing neighborhood and we are not enthusiastic about any change that would lower the
standard of living here.
• Traffic thru must be alleviated. To the east of Woodbridge needs to be light office designation. There must be
low density around Woodbridge. Thru the entire city quit cramming high density in every corner.
• We need low density to protect our subdivision and ease the traffic.
• Add a greenway along Five Mile Creek if possible.
• I like the idea of a park and the additional road access will help alleviate traffic use in the neighborhood.
Woodbridge sub needs low density buffer around the neighborhood.
• NO high density housing. Fix the traffic issues - tired of my neighborhood being a raceway. Keep with hotel
and light office designation. But know the Eagle Road - St Luke’s Dr intersection is a mess now!
• I like the idea of a future park in the area, please ensure it is kid friendly.
• I like enclave 3 because it impacts the least amount of existing residences in the area. The other two options
impact a large number of existing homes. Many of the people that live in this subdivision have been there for
30+ years. I would be very disappointed to see those family homes torn down. One of which is owned by one
of my relatives. If changes have to be made to this neighborhood, please be considerate of those people who
live in that area. Preferably, I would like to see no changes made to that area.
• The area off Wells, near where the canal/waterway is has a very high water table, and building on that land
would be very costly. With the amount of wildlife that frequents along this area, it would be wonderful is a
small park could be put in, in this area bordering both sides of the canal. This would not only help preserve
the wildlife, but would give the neighboring hotels a place for guests to walk, visit. Especially those who are
extended stay quests, like those with family in the nearby hospital. There are no small parks near this area.
• Increase sewer and water to other areas and follow through on a comprehensive that will allow for growth. Use
foresight and opportunities that project outward. Vision is the only way to truly plan.
• A park or greenway should be added. My biggest concern is that the roads need to be constructed first. If
building construction precedes the roads, there will be no leverage to force road construction. Further, is ACHD
the entity for road construction or is the City of Meridian responsible? If the city, where does it get the money?
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• We need a lower density buffer adjacent to all sides of the Woodbridge subdivision
• I strongly feel that #3 is the best option for our area. I have a lot of concern about adding high-density
housing right next to the existing Woodbridge neighborhood in what is already a heavily trafficked area. I like
the new road and the light office around this neighborhood. Single store and low-lighting associated with light
commercial will be best.
• Allowing high density housing will further complicate traffic flow/access to Eagle Road.
• Roundabouts for existing traffic flows
• We would like to see low density residential around Woodbridge subdivision. Too much traffic coming through
our neighborhood but the new road configuration would move traffic away.
Other:
• Medium Density Residential Buffer to the east & south of Woodbridge & Greenhill Estates A Collector road
from Central & Locust Grove east through Locust View Heights connecting to the signal at St. Luke’s ST. &
Eagle Road No high density residential is constructed off of Magic View east of Woodbridge until the signal to
signal (Central/Locust Grove to Eagle) is connected. The developments should be done in a responsible and
respectable manner in relation to existing residential housing next to any proposed developments. (This was
said 20+ times)
• We do not want Concept #1 – they are considering to change this area to mixed use residential which
would allow apartments all around us. We don’t want Concept #2 – This change would make it high density
residential directly to the East of us. In other words, if they get this change, they could change it to high
density apartments. Those of you that have been here for many years, remember that Woodbridge fought
long and hard in early 2005 when we approached City Hall and P&Z through the appeal process to prevent
Conger from building these high density apartments. It is this concept all over again. Concept #3 is the best
choice for Woodbridge because directly to the east of us is mixed use residential so they can’t build apartments.
It is critical that you complete this tonight due to time constraints. You must vote in order to be heard.
Thank you to everyone for your support.
• None of these concepts reflect other discussions that have been on going with regard to a step down buffer area
adjacent to Woodbridge with any redevelopment to the south. Having a buffer of equitable R-8 residential style
housing up against Woodbridge and then beginning any higher density construction or business designations
to Woodbridge. In other focus groups we actually had concepts that reflected this design, but apparently this
group did not. I think they should.
• I oppose all of your planning ideas. No one should be able to upturn peoples lives by destroying the neighborhood
they live in. Any one of your plans would lower property value and disrupt our quiet lives. We moved into this
neighborhood 15 years ago. We knew it would be a wonderful place to raise our family. My children are able to
walk around the corner to visit their grandparents, as they also live in the neighborhood. The city of Meridian act
like they care about family and community but all they care about is money. The people of this neighborhood
shouldn’t have to sacrifice because you didn’t plan. Maybe Woodbridge shouldn’t have been built. If this goes
through and we are forced out of our homes where are we to go? We would never be able to find a comparable
place. I just can’t believe this is happening. It’s one of my worst fears.
• I oppose all of your planning ideas. No one should be able to upturn peoples lives by destroying the neighborhood
they live in. Any one of your plans would lower property value and disrupt our quiet lives. We moved into this
neighborhood 15 years ago. We knew it would be a wonderful place to raise our family. My children are able to
walk around the corner to visit their grandparents, as they also live in the neighborhood. The city of Meridian act
like they care about family and community but all they care about is money. The people of this neighborhood
shouldn’t have to sacrifice because you didn’t plan. Maybe Woodbridge shouldn’t have been built. If this goes
through and we are forced out of our homes where are we to go? We would never be able to find a comparable
place. I just can’t believe this is happening. It’s one of my worst fears.
• Medium Density Residential Buffer to the east & south of Woodbridge & Greenhill Estates A Collector road
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from Central & Locust Grove east through Locust View Heights connecting to the signal at St. Luke’s ST.
& Eagle Road No high density residential is constructed off of Magic View east of Woodbridge until the
signal to signal (Central/Locust Grove to Eagle) is connected. This area has an inherent traffic problem I
have discussed with ACHD. Getting traffic through the area, and on/off eagle road is a big problem. The
intersections are overloaded already, and the intersections at eagle have a lower priority than eagle road or the
hospital. One ambulance disrupts traffic for up to 30 minutes. Please consider low impact options for traffic.
The developments should be done in a responsible and respectable manner in relation to existing residential
housing next to any proposed developments.
• After attending your meeting, Tuesday, February 12, 2019, many concerns were raised: 1. This is stage three
of four of a plan that has a great deal of impact on our neighborhood, yet this is the first time we have been
informed. One committee member said it was generally reported on T.V. and newspaper but did not specify
our neighborhood. 2. The three plans only addressed our neighborhood and did not consider any other
alternatives. The concerns seemed to be the neighborhood to the north who had gained city approval without
addressing traffic problems and now wants our neighborhood to remedy their problem. 3. Our neighborhood
is an established county neighborhood that has at least four three generation families where the children
have grown up, married, and are now raising their children down the street from grandparents. 4. A large
percentage of our owners are original owners who have lived here since the early 1970s or are second or third
owners who have been here since before 2000. 5. Any of your three plans would cut the neighborhood into
sections and would move families and friends who depend on each other for safety, friendship, and health.
this appears to be a city problem and should be settled within city boundaries. The original plan of the valley to
have one mile main road should be honored and not infringe on neighbors’ rights or livelihood.
• The presentation Feb. 12, 2019 only considered three passages through County land of Locust
Grove Heights Subdivision to connect Locust Grove and Eagle Roads. Less expensive and less
intrusive roads could be on city property: 1) Straight through Woodbridge --instead of T after the
bridge, go through the green area and connect to the outlet on the east side of Woodbridge. 2)
Take a lane on the north or south side of the L.D.S. church to connect with property to the east.
An established three generation neighborhood should not be disrupted to meet the needs of poor planning by
new subdivisions. Franklin Rd. is established for through traffic so this is not a need but a want.
• I have learned with shock and dismay that the Locust View Subdivision where I have lived for 47 years
in Meridian is being considered for disruption by a proposed roadway. Left standing by development
all around us, we have maintained a modest group of acreages where generations of families have lived
and loved for more than fifty years. Overlooked, it has thrived as a semi-rural environment: quiet,
winding streets; pastures; mature trees, neighborliness, tolerance, a place where joggers and bicyclers
from other places come to find safety and exercise out of the main, speed-driven adjoining streets.
In some cases, individuals have enhanced standardized farm home properties; others have created bases
for cottage industry. Still living here are retired teachers, widows, aging veterans, and disabled persons
alongside young lively families. Few homes are ever advertised for sale; it is a stable neighborhood.
It has enabled many of us to maintain a quiet, self-reliant, relatively unpolluted home environment.
Our children used to sled on adjacent property now filled with new homes. Traffic is confined to that of
homeowners, visitors, and school buses and does not endanger the paths of children or walkers. In
short, we have been endowed with an affordable place which many others might strive to achieve.
In fact, the very values the comprehensive plan subscribes to in print are already vested here and would be
contradicted by the proposed changes. What we cherish and have striven to maintain would be swept away
with an increase in traffic and a change in configuration. An aerial view reveals our subdivision to be a green
oasis which counters some of the freeway noise and compromised air quality. It forms a unit which has its own
irrigation system, pasturage for horses, goats, and chickens and room for gardens whose bounty is shared. It
embodies and preserve the values of the stakeholders expressed in #My Meridian Vision (p. 10-11) and repeated
again and again: family friendly, community, open space, small acreages, small town atmosphere.
Furthermore, within the Summary of Stakeholder Feedback (p.6) key topics are said to be: balance between
growth and values; preservation of open space; preserve small town and rural character; and improve traffic.
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What traffic studies justify sacrificing the first three of these values for the last one, which would be involved in
intruding a roadway through the Locust View Heights Subdivision. What cost, maintenance, environmental and
residential impact beyond that already inherent in main roads such as Franklin, Locust Grove, and Overland is
being fully measured.
• ACHD could have run a road from Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road straight thru along Woodbridge and
Green Hill before Woodbridge was built. Piss poor planning on ACHD does not lead to running a road thru our
subdivision. I have lived here for 48 years.
Southwest Meridian
Concept 1:
• More trails! I go for long runs along these roads. Its beautiful scenery, but hardly any room on the side of the
road.
• I think the Northeast corner of S. McDermott and Lake Hazel should be zoned commercial so we can build a
7-eleven or Maverick there. Maybe Stinker. Local gas and convenience store cuts down on traffic.
• Keep Medium and High Density areas south of the canal. We do not want Medium density in our area
• Personally, I don’t like either one of these. My farm is at the northwest corner of Blackcat and Amity. 160 acres.
There is nothing in these plans about open space , which is what everyone is screaming for. The people that
are in want open space. And aren’t you people concerned about farmland preservation? This map of your #6
currently has lots of green in it. You can see all of the farms. Why don’t you do something to preserve that. Why
do we have to have every inch of land put into houses? Aren’t you concerned about where your next meal might
come from, or are you like the new Governor of Georgia? He is going to get his food from the grocery store .
Well where does he think the grocery store gets it? There is a bumper sticker that says No Farms, No Food .
Just leave what is zoned Agriculture as Agriculture. If you have to zone #6 as something, zone it all into Low
Density, nothing under 5 acre lots. At least there will be a little bit of Open Space left in Ada County.
• Bigger lots for houses. Some of these houses you can reach out and shake hands with your next door neighbor.
We moved here to Meridian 24 years ago and we love our city. We don’t mind the growth because every one wants
to live in the best place possible for their family. Be careful of too much density as it will spoil a lot of the wonderful
life we all enjoy in our lovely city.
• Use of some pockets for small commercial occupancies.
• Please zone for more 1 acre or larger lots to preserve the rural area as much as possible.
• The area shown as ‘Southwest Meridian’ is actually unincorporated Ada County. We like it that way. We
definitely need an urban buffer of small farms and fields between the massive urban sprawl developing in
our valley. Everything south and west of the South Rim area should be kept as Agricultural and Low Density
Residential.
• I would want to be zoned to southwest meridian schools. I love the idea of keeping big lots and have an place
to hike!
• Retain rural corridor along 10 Mile between Victory and Amity to blend with existing development at Twin View
Lane and larger acreages North of Victory. Keep this entire corridor as a buffer between Kuna encroaching from
the South. Keep residential because of land ownership by West Ada School District for possible school East side
of 10 Mile between Victory and Amity.
Concept 2:
• I like the idea of mixed use along 10-Mile Road. Gets tremendous traffic because of the freeway and Kuna at
the other end.
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South Rim
Concept 1:
• This is where I live now. Would love to have that long bike/jogging path!
• It is RIDICULOUS to have non-residential use at the corner of Lake Hazel/Locust Grove when 1 mile away
at Meridian Road/Lake Hazel is a clear choice for mixed use or commercial. The corner of Lake Hazel/Locust
Grove should be medium or low density residential to be consistent with the area around the new park.
Also, if this area is planned and zoned for residential, there should not be ANY industrial operations allowed. The
Timber Creek industrial operation SHOULD NOT be allowed because it is incompatible with the current residential
environment and will become even more incompatible with planned residential density. This is happening even
now with new residential building permits in surrounding Ada Co/Meridian Impact Area. If Timber Creek is
allowed to operate an industrial operation at the corner of Columbia and Locust Grove, surrounding Ada Co land
will be forced to develop industrial operations which will disrupt planning for future residential development.
HONOR YOUR OWN PLAN!!
• My concern is with Shafer View Estates and the land around it going from low to medium density. Our homes
sit on a little over an acre. The parcels to the north and south, R7824220040 and R7824220180 that are part
of the original plan, need to remain one house per acre.
• If I had to pick from Concept 1 or Concept 2, I would pick Concept 1, but don’t like either one. Concept 1 - Move the
mixed use non-residential from the corner of Locust Grove/Lake Hazel to the corner of Meridian Rd. /Lake Hazel.
Having commercial or mixed use non-residential makes no sense there. Need more LOW DENSITY - the South
Rim is ideal for Low Density and now it is all being eliminated. Low Density around the Park would be extremely
desirable and add value to the Southern end of town. Go back to the existing FLUM not allow developers to
step up from Low Density to Medium+. Require pathway connectivity from the Park to residential development.
Definitely dislike Commercial on Locust Grove and Lake Hazel. Such use will really devalue the new park’s
impact on the part of the town! Why can’t we just keep the existing FLUM and adhere to it WITHOUT step ups!!
Immediately start requiring developers to pay the maximum allowable level of impact fees - growth is so hot
right now, developers will not blink - they may complain a lot, but it won’t prevent them from developing in
Meridian. Now is the time! We need to be collecting the maximum allowable impact fees for services required.
Increase architectural and landscape buffer requirements. Again, developers will complain, but the result will be
a better, more appealing community in the long run. Consider the berming along Eagle Road on the south side
of the freeway in comparison to that North of Chinden. Now is the time to raise our standards & increase the
desirability of our community. Demand more from developers - don’t allow them to get away with meeting the
minimum standard. Require more - more green space; lusher planting and landscaping to border subdivision;
subdivision entrances that have character and architectural features that reflect our rural heritage; more space
between houses; more LOW DENSITY housing options (why does Meridian want to be the low-end R8 capital
of the Valley?). Developers will always try to get away with the MINIMUM, but now is the time to say that is not
good enough and require MORE. If we were in an economic downturn, it may be more difficult, but now is the
time to require more from developers!! Keep the existing FLUM and adhere to it WITHOUT step ups!! Require
developer to provide grading plans before P&Z or City Council approval. Developers are changing the contour of
the land in such a way that negatively impacts the land value and appeal of the adjoining property. Developers
are allowed to move thousands of yards of dirt/rock and build up their property and block the original view
sheds of neighboring property owners. By the time the developer starts moving dirt, the project is approved and
the neighboring property owners have no recourse. City Council and P&Z need to ask the developers how their
grading plan will impact the adjoining property before approving projects. I have examples of the devastating
impact of developers if you are interested. Please establish and enforce and unique identity for South Meridian
that reflects our rural heritage!!
• Make it low density with no ability for developers to get an automatic step-up. Drive around the suburbs of
Portland, Vancouver, or Spokane and there is a lot of low density with much more open space than Meridian.
Look at Eagle with how they have effectively implemented much more low density that maintains a rural feel.
Additionally there does not seem to be any coordinated alignment with ACHD or Ada West School District
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to support Medium Density. Without coordinated infrastructure developed in a reasonable time frame, it is
irresponsible to plan anything but low-density in this area. Can you maintain the rural feel of Locust Grove
versus putting in a commercial center that would be better suited for Meridian and Lake Hazel? Make Eagle Rd
and Meridian Rd higher traffic and limit Locust Grove.
• What is the difference between high end amenities in concept 1 and amenities and services in concept 2? I
like the written description of concept 2 and all the low density, but according to city reps tonight, the density
has already been increased. I don not like the large section of commercial in concept 2. It seems like the city
ignores the comprehensive plan to do whatever the developers want. Neighbors organize, comment, and attend
meetings but the city steps up density regardless. I see lots of higher density neighborhoods but not a lot of
infrastructure to support them.
• Would prefer to have low density along Locust Grove. Mixed use should be along Meridian Rd. and Hazel Rd.
leaving Locust to remain more rural feeling with larger lots and residential rather than commercial and apts.
• Commercial and mixed use should be at Meridian Rd. not Eagle Rd. The comprehensive plan should be updated
so undeveloped areas match developed areas. We are planned for R4 but we are surrounded on four sides by
R8. If you do not allow step ups in the future, update the plan for existing undeveloped areas to match what
has been approved. There are many properties in the comprehensive plan that have step up developments
surrounding them. We are one such property.
• R2 and R4 where the infrastructure is not able to handle the increase in population - schools are overcrowded,
roads are congested. I would change the high density off Lake Hazel to Medium Density. Once a plan has been
decided on the step-up density should be forbidden.
• Like this concept except move mixed use to Meridian Road commercial and mixed use should be on Meridian.
Since step-ups in density have been allowed all over Meridian, please change the comp plan and zoning to
reflect what has been approved to adjoining properties. For example, when R8 has already been approved,
change future use to reflect R8 or whatever the step-up was. For example, future land use shows our property
in R4, but city council has approved R8 touching all sides of our property . So our area should reflect R8 so as
to not paralyze us in the future if we ever decide to develop. Another example is the development by the church
of god on Cloverdale: a step-up was approved, not changing the future land use map zoning to reflect what is
on their property line would not be right to current land owners.
• Actually, I would leave it. The damage has already been done to the existing area. I am worried about the build-
up of land on The Keep. With erosion and time of the build up to level their land, the run-off from the keep
will be dumped into the irrigation ditch and run land. That is a concern. Our land will become a lake.
• Blackrock is low density residential now. Why would areas on the Rim to the SE and again to the NW have low
density and that not continue through the rim area at black rock? This is represent as low density on concept 2
and should be designated as such on concept #1. The commercial rating directly behind Blackrock on concept 2
looks like payback for our protesting the application to put high density residential below us at Blackrock/Sky mesa.
The basis for a comp plan is to upgrade the possibilities for the future but not to downgrade the
plan people invested in the past. The commercial area should be over on Meridian Rd where the
traffic warrants it/not in the middle or right next to low density residential existing development.
It would be interesting to know who owns that land and what the ulterior motive was to stick that red section
in rural neighborhood development. Inclusive Residential means Inclusive Residential doesn’t it??
• Pathway connectivity across Meridian Rd. The CP should include guidelines for Land Use inclusive of
Locust Grove and Columbia Rd. The current plans for Timber Creek Recycling call for it to be temporary!
Why are we avoiding it in our Comprehensive Plan? Southwest Meridian has a strong Rural Heritage, that
should be honored and considered by City planning. Rural does not mean Industrial, but rather larger
expansive lots, green spaces (parks). Homestead farming and appropriate amenities. Much like Eagle, we
should establish an Architectural review board to maintain consistent planning for generations to come.
I recognize that city planners and city council may be at odds, when it comes to the comprehensive plan but city council
members are here today, gone tomorrow. Please be willing to keep up the fight for the residents in South Meridian.
Other concerns, besides planning, are improved walkways along Locust Grove. It is dangerous to walk or ride
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bicycles along Locust Grove. When accidents occur, students are blocked in traffic for 20 + minutes. If ACHD is
unwilling to fund expansion of Locust Grove, the city needs to step in and help.
• I would reduce the hosing density! Quit changing the comprehensive plan! Council members need to stand up
to the builders and not cave-in on their requests.
Concept 2:
• Fewer houses, bigger lots. More rural feel would be nice.
• Keep this part if Meridian as rural as possible. Keep the farm land, and only allow for large country estates
without medium to high density housing. Meridian needs to maintain rural areas. It’s one of the beautiful
things about Meridian. The infrastructure of Meridian and the freeway can’t support more high density housing
areas. I know people want to move here, we did just last year, but we choose not to move into new housing.
We bought off Ten Mile south of the freeway because we wanted a rural feeling. If you build more on the
south side , or really anywhere in the city, more freeway on and off ramps should be built. Traffic should also
be fixed or rerouted on S. Eagle before allowing more homes. Lastly if the city is going to allow for significant
growth, consider putting in big recreation center with pools, a gym, an ice rink, fields, etc. This area can use
something like that.
• My wife and I have lived at our location for 25 years. We have five acres, and are surrounded by five acre
parcels that are protected by covenants. Most all of my neighbors live here for the rural life style. We do not
want any intrusion on that life style. This area is unique and needs to stay that way. The heritage option is the
best of the two options, but frankly I don’t trust the process. There needs to be a community meeting where
homeowners are invited to discuss future uses.
• I like the idea of trying to keep the rural feel as much as possible in the South Rim area in spite of the rapid
growth. Our Heritage will disappear soon enough.
• The school boundaries for West Ada School District should extend to Meridian’s area of impact boundaries.
• I would like to see more ‘civic’ areas. Parks and ‘green belts’ that connect.
• We are content with the covenants now in place to give our five acre home lot protection from intrusion. We
do not want our rural lifestyle changed in any way. We believe your Heritage plan is the best fit for us. Please
take care not to disrupt/degrade long established, developed neighborhoods.
• We’d like to keep it as rural as possible. No new lots under 1 acre, even better would be 2+acres per lot. We’d
like to see the West Ada School District boundaries changed to match the Meridian area of impact boundaries
to the South.
• I would change the property next to the park on Lake Hazel Rd to Medium Residential use.
• High Density Residential on the NW corner of Meridian Road and Amity is ill advised as most residents will
attempt to travel north on Meridian Road, and will not be able to easily enter that roadway. Another traffic
signal is not an ideal solution either, as it will impede already slow northbound travel.
• I would like to see a more zoning of subdivisions with 1 acre lots or larger to preserve the rural feel. I would
also like to see the roads widened before the housing is built like they do in UT. I make a living off of residential
homes being built and am a member of the Building Contractors Association but still feel like we need the
infrastructure built first.
• We have a residence on S Ariel Lane which is an area of homes on 5 acres. We purchased the property to be
rural and enjoy the land. My suggestion would be to keep the area between S Linder Rd and S Ariel Ln, and
between the canal and W Victory Rd as Low Density Residential. Between 3 and 8 homes per acre can forever
remove this relatively small area from the beautiful rural area that it is.
• We need more low density residential. There is not enough open space. We moved to this part of Meridian
because it felt rural. I have not seen anyone developing any neighborhoods with even acre lots. They are all
tons of houses on smaller lots which our roads and especially our SCHOOLS can not absorb the growth. As I
understand the Keep was originally large lots and sold quite quickly so there is an obvious market for large lots.
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Please, please keep this as heritage feeling as possible- meaning not back to back to back neighborhoods.
• 1. Keep large commercial zoning at Lake Hazel/Meridian, rather than bringing it in a mile to Lake Hazel/Locust
Grove. 2. Create greenspace buffer between MU-Non-Residential and Low Density Housing. 3. Maintain as
much low density as possible to preserve the beauty of our farming community, which is what makes this area
such an exceptional place to live. If we wanted to be looking in our neighbor’s windows, we would’ve moved
North of 84.
• I attended the meeting at Hillsdale Elementary School this past week and reviewed the Concept maps that
were provided. While I understand that growth in our community is inevitable, I do believe that spontaneous
approvals of subdivision after subdivision will only hurt the South Meridian community in the long run. Many of
us moved to this part of town because of the open space and rural feel, because we want to preserve and enjoy
the local farming practices ourselves and with our neighbors. While it would be easy to fill every square inch of
the South Rim with houses, I feel it would be an irresponsible, regrettable action. By doing so, the South Rim
will lose the character and beauty it currently maintains. Of the maps that were exhibited, the current City of
Meridian projection map is the one I approved of most, because it included mostly low density housing and
more green space. Of the 2 concept maps, I preferred Concept 2 with exceptions. I was happy to see more
low density housing in it over Concept 1. However, there is a Commercial area highlighted at the intersection
of Locust Grove and Lake Hazel. To me, this seems out of place, when just one mile West is Meridian Road
where most of the latest commercial new construction has been occurring. Why not keep the large commercial
structures along Meridian Rd, where the road capacity is larger and structured for greater amounts of traffic?
I am not opposed to say, small business, minimal traffic commercial businesses at the LG/LH intersection. I
am aware that medium density housing allows up to 8 houses per acre. I would hope that there would be a
maximum number of houses per acre set at no more than 4, without exceptions. I feel that many of these
projections are putting the cart before the horse. We need to look at our roads and our schools before we build
houses and businesses. Our country roads are just that and are not set up with sidewalks or bike paths to keep
children and families safe with a buffer from the roadways. We don’t have space in our already overcrowded
schools to place new children moving into the area. I think the City needs to work more closely with the School
District in this regard. Overcrowding in our schools does not benefit the teachers and definitely doesn’t benefit
our students. If we need to raise taxes to do so, so be it. We owe it to our children. We spoke at the meeting
about the need to implement education impact fees to the builders. Can’t we tell the builders we won’t approve
any more construction unless they pay an impact fee towards schools? That way, the builders would have to
take on the state with this issue, rather than the homeowners. The City’s current projection map shows a park
next to Mary McPherson Elementary which would be wonderful and perhaps allow more seasonal sporting
events and practices to happen there, just like the new Hillsdale location with the park alongside it. Thank you
for providing the opportunity to give feedback.
• No high density residential should be allowed. No development that fails to provide for separate (non city)
water source should be allowed. No development that fails to provide adequate open space for kids should be
allowed.
• I like more about Concept 2, except for the large commercial zone at Locust Grove and Lake Hazel. This is
very contradictory to even the concepts name: Highlighting Our Heritage. I don’t like the idea of having large
commercial areas butt up next to our future park, and along a small, rural 2 lane road with stop signs. If we
were to keep a commercial area near, Meridian Rd seems like the obvious choice. The road is already equipped
for increased traffic and its already a major thoroughfare. We are in support of keeping our area rural. Our area
needs to keep options for people to own some land, ie: 1+ acre lots and highlight our heritage. We’d also love
to see the West Ada School District boundaries mirror the Meridian Area of Impact.
• I was under the impression that much of this area was zoned for low density only, but it appears that many
areas have been changed to medium and or high density. This has been done without the input of us residents.
I think I can safely say that a majority of us moved to this area because we liked the more open, rural feel.
Please keep this feel by keeping the low-density zoning. The developers have enough money already. Don’t ruin
the South Rim. There has got to be a change with how schools are funded and built. We are already 150 kids
over capacity at Hillsdale (and it has only been open for 2.5 years!) and developers keep throwing down houses
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without any accountability to making sure there are adequate schools for the new homes. Instead they get the
city council to change their zoning from low to medium or medium to high density and cram even more families
into an area without any thought for schools. It is criminal in my opinion. How can Idaho be so backwards on
education. We are setting up our kids and the future of our state to failure.
• The commercial digression on Lake Hazel and Locus Grove should be moved west to be on Lake Hazel and
Meridian Rd. The plans outlined don’t provide good insight into the road plans to support traffic through these
designations. Having some idea would help better inform my thoughts on the plan and recommendations.
• Eliminate red commercial area. Liked more Low Density Residential than Concept 1
• North of Lake Hazel on both sides of Eagle I would lower density. It’s next to low density it would make sense
to go on other side of Lake Hazel (south). I really don’t like the high density by Lake Hazel and Eagle. I would
suggest to move this west by proposed commercial on Lake Hazel and Locust Grove.
• Preserve greenspace. Trails are limited in both plans. Colorado Springs attracts business/company because of
trail system. Should always consider greenspace/trails. Utilize canal system as natural resource/not eyesore.
• Density needs to transition better. I’m in R-1 and would go to R-4 or R-8. Needs to taper out. I see some R-2
with an R-15 next to it. Boise and West Ada boundaries need to be redrawn to lessen over crowing in W. Ada
and help Boise schools that are under capacity
• Are we taking into account the stench that is going to be generated by the composting facility? Please consider
architectural guidelines that make sense in our area. This is not Italy or the South of France, this is a farming
area and new construction should embrace that. Please give the south rim a real library! We need safer bike
lanes. I have had multiple close calls with cars while I am cycling and I am terrified when my kids are out on
bikes.
Other:
• Dear Mayor de Weerd: On behalf of several property owners with large land holdings in the Columbia
Road/S. Eagle Road/Locust Grove area of South Meridian, we are requesting consideration of a Medium
Density Residential designation for these properties in Meridian’s new Comprehensive Plan. Our request is
based on existing and proposed infrastructure, surrounding residential land uses, Meridian’s Sewer Master
Plan, and plans that have been made by the City of Meridian for the future development of South Meridian.
The City of Meridian is currently making substantial investments in this area of South Meridian with the
construction of an 80-acre regional park immediately to the north of the proprieties we are representing.
The designation of Lake Hazel as a Mobility Corridor will result in Lake Hazel becoming a major East/
West route across the Valley. These types of significant investments in infrastructure and public
facilities warrant residential densities that range from 3-8 units per acre. It should also be noted that
Meridian’s 2017 Sewer Master Plan update has designated this area in South Meridian for residential
growth and that 12 sewer lines have been extended to this area in anticipation of future growth.
With the development of a Neighborhood Center at Lake Hazel and Locust Grove; Lake Hazel as a major Mobility
Corridor, the development of a Regional Park, and the higher densities for neighboring properties in this area,
area, the designation of Medium Density Residential is entirely appropriate and will be beneficial to the City.
Development trends have changed noticeably in Meridian over the last few years; with recent increased
in land values, many Meridian residents are unable to afford homes on large, low-density residential
lots. A designation of Medium Density for the South Meridian area will allow for the development of
homes that can be purchased by Meridian families. South Meridian’s location, transportation and utility
infrastructure, and large regional park make South Meridian a perfect location for medium density housing.
In the past, the City’s Comprehensive Plan allowed for a step up in density for any given property. ...In practice,
through Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan, these properties were already envisioned to have the ability to develop
at Medium Density Residential. By not designating these properties Medium Density Residential, it could be
argued that they are effectively being down-zoned.
• I find both to be confusing. I need a bit more information on the different categories. These are both sub par.
Please stop allowing step-ups that are not reflected on the plan! Please consider more green space. Green
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corridors, larger lots and more open spaces create an inviting place to live! The current development speed
is too fast for our infrastructure. Our schools are bursting. My kids are at Hillsdale in K & 2nd grade. We live
across Eagle Rd. and likely will not be able to finish school here as Century Farm subdivision has the potential to
completely fill the school. We need to plan better for our local schools. 26-40 kids is too much for teachers! Kids
suffer, teachers suffer. We know growth is our future. But let’s control it and plan for a smart future. It does not
need to be R8 everywhere. I cannot understand how our infrastructure (or lack of) can handle the continued
growth w/out proper vision. We moved to the Southern Rim so we could have more room. This was 2008 and
we still in the country. We are not opposed to the growth. We are asking for more thought and planning to be
put forth w/ regards to space, schools, roads. Specifically LOWER Density to help balance the high density that
is everywhere. Above all, it’s important to adhere to the plan. It does not appear that that is what has been
happening in the last 5 years. People plan where to live based on the plan.
• Area of concern in west of home, 11 acres that border Shafer View Estates. Making that 4-8 homes/acre makes
no sense w/ 1-1.5 acre homes surrounding it. It needs to flow from larger to smaller. Not have small and high
density next to each other. Make land use flow from one area to another.
• Meridian as a whole community has enough mixed housing. We propose preserving what land is left in South
Meridian to be preserved for larger lots and more room for homes and families. At the rate and plans you are
proposing, roads and schools cannot keep up. Congestion is terrible. Community planning needs to coordinate
before building starts between city planning - school planning & ACHD - road planning. We oppose all high
density in all of these concepts. Meridian citizens want low density and right now it is difficult to find. Please
refocus your plans and listen to the people.
• We oppose all high density residential in S. Meridian future planning. There is enough High Density in Central
Meridian. We deserve a low density plan for the S. Meridian area for building a more permanent community
base for Meridian families. Our growth is too fast - our homes are too close the lots and yards are too small.
Please listen to what families need to raise strong active families. We want room to breath - space between
houses/neighbors. No more high density in future planning. There is already enough. Stop high density housing.
Approve subdivision w/ larger lots for families that want to live and stay in one place to raise their families and
become long term community supporters.
• We talked to Brian McClure. Future land use map shows our property as low density. We are surrounded by
medium density developments. When the new plan is implemented, we want our property to be designated
medium density. Thank You. (Steven Stark, 2630 E. Amity Rd)
• Overcrowded school - awful! How can you be this far behind and continue to approve more and more
development? Same goes for the roads! Stop putting the cart before the horse! Listen to the residents more and
the developers less or at least have them pony up on putting in the supporting infrastructure before they build
the new neighborhoods! At least how about redrawing the Boise District boundaries to immediately alleviate
some of the overcrowding of West Ada!
• 1. Restrict large commercial to Meridian Rd. and Ten Mile. 2. Create a swath of low density, estate and
rural housing in Area of Impact with Eagle/Lake Hazel/Kuna/Meridian Rd. with minimal commercia and
no industrial districts. 3. Create an overlay district with architectural guidelines, generous open space
and amenities in MDR/HDR/LO/CML that complement the area’s rural flavor and history. 4. Require
gathering spaces and streets as spaces to enhance community identity. 5. Public art in every public space
Architectural Design committee for each Meridian district. Raise impact fees! Adhere to the Plan as the City’s
development bible. Respect property owners’ rights! (e.g. drainage, slope, building materials etc.). Elevate the
quality of what’s required per UDC (Open space, amenities, trails, safe routes to school). Do not allow back
door land use changes via DA amendments or CMPS. Increase resident participation in hearings. Improve
transitions. Understand that residents represent property tax $$ and deserve to have as great (or greater) voice
in growth and development as developers. Residents are important stakeholders!
• Sing the map for commercial changed when Albertson’s was approved there is now no need or commercial
at Locust Grove and Lake Hazel. We need to restrict applications by percentage only so many R8’s can be
approved until a certain percentage of R2s are approved. Etc
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• We need to have impact fees to help build new schools in high growth areas. We are very concerned about
green space and trails in our community. We have concern about pedestrian safety around the new park in
South Meridian. We are concerned about the lack of large lot size available for purchase in the city. There is a
need for large lots in spite of what the developers say.
• There needs to be better coordination between the school district and ACHD and the city. No development
should be approved without a solid plan for school capacity. School capacity is paramount. Safe walking and
biking paths.
• With most of ADA Co. rapidly growing, it would be nice to have an area set aside that stays relatively rural. The
pathway concept goes through private property. How’s that going to work?? The irrigation companies stress to
stay out and no trespassing, now the City of Meridian wants to open those canal roads to the public??? What a
nightmare. Who assumes the liability when someone gets hurt or drowns? Bad idea
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From:John Wasson
To:Brian McClure; Kelly Bruner
Cc:Tara Smith; Caleb Hood
Subject:RE: Meridian Transportation Commission - Pine Ave Speeding
Date:Friday, September 26, 2025 2:32:18 PM
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Brian,
At this time, we are not conducting speed studies or planning on traffic calming this section
of Pine for the following reasons:
1. There is still significant apartment construction at the west end of Pine. As with any
street that is seeing significant development/construction we do not evaluate it.
2. This section of Pine is not really residential. I counted one (1) home on it at 4551
Quarterhourse Lane. It looks like it may redevelop in the future.
3. This section of Pine at the west end is over 1700 vehicles and we have not conducted
a study at the east end. Once construction is complete, we can do a study if
requested.
4. This MAY be a primary response route for Meridian Fire. We would want to
coordinate with them
John
John Wasson
Assistant Traffic Engineer | Traffic Engineering
Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
5800 N. Meeker Avenue
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208)387-6151
www.achdidaho.org
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From: Brian McClure <bmcclure@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 12:38 PM
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To: Kelly Bruner <KBruner@achdidaho.org>
Cc: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org>; Tara Smith <tsmith@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood
<chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Meridian Transportation Commission - Pine Ave Speeding
Hi Kelly,
I’m trying to piece together the TC’s previous meeting request, to talk about Pine Avenue
speeding, west of Ten Mile. It was implied that there has been previous conversations on this,
and that we should discuss it at the next regular meeting, but I don’t know who has been
involved, what works has been done, or even if there’s an actual problem. Do you know if ACHD
has done any work out here on the new segment of Pine? Any investigations or analysis?
John, Tara, and Caleb, same question(s) to you all in case you have something that can be
shared.
Thanks!
Brian McClure, ASLA, AICP, LEED BD+C | Long-range Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
Phone: 208.884.5533
bmcclure@meridiancity.org
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From:Tara Smith
To:Brian McClure; Kelly Bruner
Cc:jwasson@achdidaho.org; Caleb Hood; Trevor Weitzel
Subject:RE: Meridian Transportation Commission - Pine Ave Speeding
Date:Tuesday, September 30, 2025 8:17:15 AM
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Hi Brian,
For the PD’s part on this, to my knowledge, we have received four complaints of speed on
this stretch of Pine since March of 2023; two of which were from the same person. In May
of this year, we noticed the speed limit sign on the Black Cat side was missing after some
road work, so Cpl. Weitzel emailed Mr. Wasson to request it be re-installed so the speed
limit was clear to east bound motorists as this can hamper our enforcement efforts, but I
don’t believe that got done yet. In July of this year, we placed our speed feedback signs out
there and confirmed we had some speeding issues, however, we have conducted directed
enforcement patrols numerous times throughout the summer, to include the morning and
afternoon commute, and have not really seen an issue. I believe there is a potential for
higher speeds on that stretch of Pine, however, we haven’t gotten much to speak of when
we are out there. We currently have it in our semi-regular rotation for enforcement, but I’m
not sure what more PD can do.
Thank you,
Tara.
Tara Smith | Traffic Sergeant
Meridian Police Department
1401 E. Watertower St., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-846-7397 | Fax: 208-846-7366
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Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 12:38 PM
To: Kelly Bruner <kbruner@achdidaho.org>
Cc: jwasson@achdidaho.org; Tara Smith <tsmith@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood
<chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Meridian Transportation Commission - Pine Ave Speeding
Hi Kelly,
I’m trying to piece together the TC’s previous meeting request, to talk about Pine Avenue
speeding, west of Ten Mile. It was implied that there has been previous conversations on this,
and that we should discuss it at the next regular meeting, but I don’t know who has been
involved, what works has been done, or even if there’s an actual problem. Do you know if ACHD
has done any work out here on the new segment of Pine? Any investigations or analysis?
John, Tara, and Caleb, same question(s) to you all in case you have something that can be
shared.
Thanks!
Brian McClure, ASLA, AICP, LEED BD+C | Long-range Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
Phone: 208.884.5533
bmcclure@meridiancity.org
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
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