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Subject:Please add to the Meridian City Council for review for Tuesday's meeting, Feb 24,
2026
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Latitude Forty Three Subdivision H-2024-0059
From Celeste Fox
Date Saturday, 2/21/26
To: Comment@meridiancity.org
Members of the Meridian City Council, Mayor Simison
Please reference my emails of 3/31/25 & 10/13/25
I am the original Woodbridge owner/resident of 582 S Woodhaven since 2004. My house will directly back up
to the proposed Latitude 43 subdivision.
This development has taken a completely different path that the neighbors nor the builder were aware of until
last week. On February 16, I received an email from the builder, Ryan Stiger, Pacific Lifestyle Homes, where he
indicated he had not heard anything but assumed the traffic/road study or a staff recommendation was not
yet completed. He also was very interested in building the project & hoped the north side would be approved
for building to start possibly this summer. I contacted Sonya of P&Z on Tuesday the 17th & was told the City
Council Meeting would commence on the 24th. She indicated the developer said he had a few changes he
would submit. I also left messages for Ben Simple to call me on Tuesday the 16th but received no return call.
On Wednesday the 18th, Sonya emailed me a copy of the proposed elevations. I forwarded these to Ryan
Stiger, who was completely in the dark about this change. This was the first indication he had that he would
probably not be the builder.
This clearly appears to be bait & switch. Woodbridge received similar treatment from this same owner with
the last development, which the council thankfully denied.
We had the required neighborhood meeting I believe on August 29, 2024. The developer introduced us to the
builder, Ryan Stiger, Pacific Lifestyle Homes. We were presented with detailed elevations, which clearly
showed setbacks of 26’ & more for lots backing up to Woodhaven homes. He explained that the way he builds
is closer to the front of the lot allowing for larger back yards. The lots affecting Woodbridge directly were large
enough to provide the larger setbacks.
I was supportive of this development because of the following reasons:
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· The builder was transparent about the type of houses he intended to build. His elevations clearly
showed a consideration for Woodbridge neighbors backing up to this development. After touring 3 of
Pacific Lifestyle Homes developments (which Ryan encouraged), it was obvious that these are quality
homes that had a lot of attention to details that would benefit homeowners. We had excellent
conversations about issues that directly affect us: setbacks, 2-story homes backing up to single story,
fencing, drainage issues & how he ensures that all water from a lot stays on that lot (issues we can have
due to their property elevated above ours – particularly at the northern end). I was shown the drainage
construction at one of Pacific LifeStyle Homes, which demonstrated their attention to drainage issues.
Woodbridge owners have suffered with water in their crawlspace due to lack of this attention by
Woodbridge builders. This builder clearly showed an intent to blend with Woodbridge in a positive way.
· The demographic these homes were targeted for would possibly lessen the traffic going through
Woodbridge. (Pickle ball\[CF1\] courts were the primary amenity).
· The alternate transportation study would result in less traffic through Woodbridge.
I am now very opposed to this development because:
· The new elevations are vastly different than Woodbridge was provided at the neighborhood meeting. At
that meeting we were told that “these were examples but that similar plans were required. According to
information on the city’s website, “Future development of the subject property shall be generally
consistent with the preliminary plat, phasing plan, landscape plan, open space and site amenity exhibit
and conceptual building elevations….” These new elevations are not consistent!
· The communication with Woodbridge does not meet the intent of the requirement for neighborhood
meetings nor the intent for builders to “work with the neighbors”. Woodbridge has not received
communication at all from the developer regarding the changes. If I had not reached out to P&Z, the city
council meeting would have been the first information Woodbridge would have received. As it is, we
have had less than a week to view or discuss the new elevations. Plus, we have had no dialogue about
many other issues we have significant concerns about. This is in contrast with the clear & open
communication with the original builder – who was presented to us as who would be the builder.
· We believe as long-time residents of beautiful Woodbridge, we deserve good communication from the
city as well as developers that would affect us & our ability to enjoy where we live.
· The demographic this new development is targeted to is very different than the original & a week is not
adequate time to look at how the changes would impact the appropriate amenities as well as traffic
concerns.
· We have no clear path to a better transportation alternative. The study appears to be finished but the
path to see any action is a long way in the future. Woodbridge cannot endure the traffic that is expected
from several developments in process.
Latitude Forty Three Subdivision H-2024-0059 is not a good fit in this highly congested area. It is premature on
so many levels in my opinion to have this approved. Please vote no.
Thank you for your consideration.
Celeste Fox
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