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Charlene Way
From:Linda Ritter
Sent:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:05 PM
To:William Veloso; Charlene Way
Cc:Clerks Comment; Bill Parsons
Subject:RE: 1725 Pine - MDA H-2025-0050 Staff Report
William,
Thank you for your response to the staff report. Below are staff’s responses to your questions:
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.
Staff’s Response: The Staff Report stated there is no cross-access is proposed on the east side of
the subject property connecting to N. Linder Road. The statement was not intended to imply that
mean that the eastern parcel presently has direct access to Linder Road. Rather, staff’s position is
that, with future redevelopment consistent with the area’s commercial future land use designation,
cross-access connections would be required to ultimately provide connectivity to N. Linder Road.
Hopefully, this clarification confirms that the eastern parcel does not currently have direct access to
N. Linder Road. Any future connection would be contingent upon redevelopment of adjacent
properties and the construction of required cross-access improvements.
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.
Staff’s Response: Depending on how this area redevelops, the access point could be relocated
further south or restricted to certain turning movements. Any such modifications would require
approval by ACHD through the redevelopment process. Removing the eastern connection on your
parcel would limit the future connection potential.
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.
Staff’s Response: No signalized access to Linder Road is being proposed for this area. The
reference to a signalized intersection pertained only to the existing signal at Linder Road and Pine
Avenue, and the statement in the Staff Report may have been misunderstood.
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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.
Staff’s Response: Preserving cross-access is a requirement of the UDC and the current
development agreement includes provisions to ensure such connectivity. Gaining access to Linder
Road is warranted in order to avoid a dead-end condition to the west, particularly given that the
western boundary abuts a residential zoning district.
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.
Staff’s Response: Modifications to the Development Agreement can be considered independently;
however, any request to remove or modify cross-access must be evaluated in the context of potential
redevelopment of the subject property and, potentially, surrounding parcels, to fully understand traffic
circulation in the area. Staff feels the proposed modification is premature without a clear
understanding of how the property will develop, which may require coordination with neighboring
property owners to explore potential future plans for the area. Alternatively, you may proceed with
development and provide the cross-access stubs to the neighboring parcels to the east and west as
required by the current Development Agreement.
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.
Staff’s Response: It is the staff’s position that without a valid development plan, the removal or
modification of the cross-access provision from the DA is premature.
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.
Staff’s Response: See the responses above
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Linda Ritter | Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-884-5533 | Direct: 208-489-0573
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From: William Veloso <velosoliam@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 12:23 PM
To: Charlene Way <cway@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Linda Ritter <lritter@meridiancity.org>; Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org>; Bill Parsons
<bparsons@meridiancity.org>
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
Phone: 208-884-5533 | Direct: 208-489-0573
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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