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February 3, 2026
Nick Napoli
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2025-0052 / 5201 and 5035 W Franklin Road/VanTrust
Feedback has been requested regarding Annexation with a Rezone from RUT (Rural Urban
Transition)to I-L (Light Industrial)to allow for a 300,000 square foot industrial and flex space
development on 22.3 acres, located at 5201 and 5035 W Franklin Road, within the Meridian
Area of City Impact.
Land Use
The Future Land Use Map for the Meridian Area of City Impact, as adopted by Ada County,
designates the site as Mixed Employment for approximately 3/4 of the northerly portion of the
western parcel and Low Density Employment for the remaining 1/4 of the northerly parcel and
the eastern parcel within the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. The designated Mixed
Employment area is primarily intended to include a mixture of office, research and specialized
employment areas, light industrial including manufacturing and assembly, and other
miscellaneous uses. The Low Density Employment area is primarily intended to provide low-
rise office and specialized employment areas. Therefore, the proposed zoning of I-L (Limited
Industrial) is compatible with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by Ada County.
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
The proposed 300,000 square foot industrial and flex space development, which is intended to
attract businesses such as e-commerce,logistics,manufacturing and technology,as well as local
trade and professional services, is compatible with the following goals of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan which encourages a variety of uses, including manufacturing, industrial
and flex-space uses that are conveniently located near state highways, and are compatible with
surrounding uses within the Meridian Area of City Impact.
Goal 3.03.00: Direct and prioritize development in strategic areas and in accordance with
corridor and special area plans.
Goal 3.06.00: Ensure a variety and balance of land uses to support the Meridian Area of City
Impact.
Action 3.06.02D:Plan for industrial areas with convenient access to state highways or the rail
corridor, where appropriate.
Goal 3.07.00: Encourage compatible uses and site design to minimize conflicts and maximize
use of land.
Action 3.07.O1D: Preserve the industrial base within designated industrial land use areas by
discouraging non-industrial uses and focusing on light manufacturing, distribution,flex-space,
and base-employment.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Stacey E)wPu i%
Stacey DuPuis
Community& Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services