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From:William Veloso <velosoliam@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 23, 2026 12:23 PM
To:Charlene Way
Cc:Linda Ritter; Clerks Comment; Bill Parsons
Subject:Re: 1725 Pine - MDA H-2025-0050 Staff Report
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Hi Linda,
Thank you for forwarding the staff report. I appreciate the time that went into reviewing the
application. After reading through it carefully, I had a few clarifying questions so that I can better
understand the basis for the recommendation prior to the hearing.
1) Connectivity to N. Linder Road
The staff analysis references that the parcel to the east has direct connection to N. Linder Road.
Based on my understanding of the parcel configuration, the property to the east (Parcel
#S1211417415) does not physically frontage N. Linder Road.
The only parcels on this block that appear to have frontage to Linder are 1625 W Pine Ave (Parcel
#S1211417407) and 737 N Linder Rd (Parcel #S1211417307). Based on prior discussions with
ACHD regarding access spacing and intersection proximity standards, it is my understanding that
new commercial approaches along that limited frontage area would not meet current access
management criteria. Additionally, the existing development pattern along Linder does not appear to
provide a practical corridor for extending cross-access to the interior parcels.
Even when considering potential future redevelopment or parcel consolidation scenarios, I have not
been able to identify a physically feasible or access-compliant pathway that would allow the eastern
parcel to obtain signalized access to Linder.
If I am misunderstanding the connectivity scenario referenced in the staff report, I would sincerely
appreciate clarification. Much of the analysis appears to rely on preserving future access to Linder
Road through the eastern parcel, and I would like to ensure I fully understand how that scenario is
anticipated to function under the existing parcel configuration.
2) Procedural Timing
The report also indicates the request is premature due to the absence of a concurrent development
proposal. My understanding was that a Development Agreement modification could be evaluated
independently where it relates to long-term access planning and parcel configuration.
If the City’s position is that such modifications should only be considered concurrently with a specific
site plan, I would appreciate clarification on that procedural expectation so that I can determine next
steps appropriately.
My goal is to ensure that whatever access configuration is ultimately pursued aligns with the City’s
long-term circulation objectives while also reflecting the physical realities of the surrounding parcel
layout.
Thank you again for your time and guidance.
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Best,
William Veloso
On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 9:15 AM Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org> wrote:
Thank you
Charlene
Charlene Way, Assistant City Clerk
33 E. Broadway Suite 104
Meridian, ID 83642
Email: cway@meridiancity.org
Phone: 208-888-4433
(Remote on Friday)
From: Linda Ritter <lritter@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:13 AM
To: Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org>; Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>; William Veloso
<velosoliam@gmail.com>
Subject: 1725 Pine - MDA H-2025-0050 Staff Report
Attached is the staff report for 1725 Pine - MDA. This item is scheduled to be on the Council agenda on
March 3, 2026. The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, beginning at 6:00 pm. You
may attend in person or virtually via Zoom – the link/phone number to join the meeting is located at the top
of the meeting agenda. Please call or e-mail with any questions.
Please submit any written response you may have to the staff report to the City Clerk’s office
(comment@meridiancity.org) and me as soon as possible. If you have a presentation you’d like to present at
the public hearing, please send it to the City Clerk’s office no later than 12:00 pm the day of the hearing.
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Linda Ritter | Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
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