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From:Bill Parsons
Sent:Thursday, March 5, 2026 1:17 PM
To:Clerks Comment
Cc:Nick Napoli; David Ellis
Subject:FW: Rolling Hill - 2/4 Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up and Project Update
Good Afternoon City Clerk Team,
Please upload this comment to the Rolling Hill file.
Thank you,
Bill Parsons, AICP | Current Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
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From: David Ellis <david@bluebirdbuilding.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:43 AM
To: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Rolling Hill - 2/4 Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up and Project Update
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Bluebird Construction Company, LLC
David Ellis
(208) 579-9404
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From: David Ellis <david@bluebirdbuilding.net>
Date: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: Rolling Hill - 2/4 Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up and Project Update
To: Hannah Chalk <hchalk@assemble.management>
CC: Brett Slagle <bslagle@assemble.management>
To Whom It May Concern,
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My name is David Ellis, and we own two properties on Rolling Hill Drive. I am writing to express my full
support for the Rolling Hill project. Of the many proposals we have seen over the years, this is the most
impressive. The integration of commercial and residential space is very appealing, and the developers
have been exceptionally informative, valuing our input as neighbors regarding the project's size and
height. So we are in support of this project being proposed.
However, I would like to address concerns regarding how the City of Meridian and ACHD have handled
the traffic situation. That's obviously the elephant in the room with all these projects being proposed.
From all the meetings we have been to, we've come to the conclusion it's all about who you know or how
much money you have. cause those projects get approved with zero thought or impact on future
roads/developments.
The current plan for the traffic light location is illogical. It should be situated at the end of Rolling Hill
Drive, which is the midpoint between Cloverdale and Eagle Road. This should have been addressed
before the Movado subdivision and Eagle View Landing was finalized.
Five years ago, it was stated by the city that before apartments or five-story buildings were constructed,
all properties on Rolling Hill must be removed so the road could serve as a collector. This has not
occurred, yet a concert venue is now moving forward. The Aren apartments are above 96% full and there
is hardly any vacant space in the commercial buildings.
The other issue is with the new location of the traffic light that the city and achd have proposed. The
control over the required collector road currently rests with a single individual, Cory Barton, who owns
the proposed land. Despite multiple attempts by Assemble and other developers to reach him, he has
not responded. If these projects are not approved, the neighbors will be forced to deal with these
ongoing issues indefinitely.
There's multiple developers that have reached out to the city about developments on rolling hills .Both of
the other developers involved have viable plans to manage this traffic situation effectively, and I urge the
City to consider these factors.
Best regards,
David Ellis
On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 8:14 AM Hannah Chalk <hchalk@assemble.management> wrote:
David,
No, we have not heard from him.
Best,
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Hannah Chalk
Project Manager
(310) 944-5611
assemble.management
From: David Ellis <david@bluebirdbuilding.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 11:45 AM
To: Hannah Chalk <hchalk@assemble.management>
Cc: Brett Slagle <bslagle@assemble.management>
Subject: Re: Rolling Hill - 2/4 Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up and Project Update
Hi guys,
Did a Jeremy with crownstone development get ahold of you guys??
Bluebird Construction Company, LLC
David Ellis
(208) 579-9404
On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM Hannah Chalk <hchalk@assemble.management> wrote:
David,
Please see the attached letter for a formal update regarding the Rolling Hill application.
In summary, at the February 19, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission voted to
hear our application at the next scheduled hearing on March 5, 2026. No additional action was taken, and
the item is expected to be heard in full at that time.
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We appreciate the continued engagement and look forward to providing further updates as we move toward
the hearing. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Best,
Hannah Chalk
Project Manager
(310) 944-5611
assemble.management
From: Hannah Chalk
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:23 PM
To: David Ellis <david@bluebirdbuilding.net>
Cc: Brett Slagle <bslagle@assemble.management>
Subject: Rolling Hill - 2/4 Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up and Project Update
Hi David,
It was nice seeing you at the neighborhood meeting.
We wanted to share a brief update on the Rolling Hill application as it continues through the entitlement
process.
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We’ve attached a letter outlining the recent neighborhood meeting, overall feedback, and the updated
timeline for the Planning & Zoning hearing. While the originally scheduled February 19th date has been
continued, we expect confirmation of the new hearing date shortly and will keep you informed as soon as it is
finalized.
Thank you again for your time and engagement throughout this process. Please feel free to reach out if you
would like to discuss anything further.
Best,
Hannah Chalk
Project Manager
(310) 944-5611
assemble.management