HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-07 Cathy Carson
Charlene Way
From:Cathy Carson <carsoncj@hotmail.com>
Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 10:55 PM
To:City Clerk; planninginquiries; connect@achdidaho.org
Subject:Testimony on Latitude 43 Development
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To: Meridian City Council, Meridian City Planning and Zoning Committee, Ada County
Highway District Commissioners
I am writing to you in regard to the Latitude 43 project that backs up to the Woodbridge
Subdivision. I believe it is irresponsible to move any proposal forward prior to creating a
feasible solution for the safety and thru-traffic issue for the homeowners in the
Woodbridge subdivision.
All three organizations on this email have been aware of this issue for at least the last 22
years. It is brought forward each time a new developer comes before you, and as soon as
the developer delays or sells, this issue is dropped. We cannot afford to have it dropped
again.
I voted yes for the traffic bollards, as proposed by the Mayor, because I wanted to be on
record that I agree something needs to be done. But if we are realistic, neither side of our
neighborhood can afford to be blocked off completely. Our HOA Board members did as
they were asked, to survey the homeowners and come back with a response. But to agree
to a “quick fix” is irresponsible for all parties.
I propose a task force be formed, with members from City Council, P&Z, ACHD, and
Woodbridge, tasked to find a workable solution for members of the Woodbridge
Subdivision, regardless of whether Latitude 43 is approved or not. There must be
willingness for all parties to work together, possibly allowing exemptions to current
policies, in order to create a long-term solution.
Currently forcing all traffic out one entrance is unrealistic. To the east, all of the
intersections are dangerous, and both outlets to Eagle Road are regularly backed up and
often dangerous to enter traffic from. To the west, there are multiple businesses and
residences already entering onto Locust Grove less than ½ mile from our entrance. With
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the addition of the West Ada CTE building, and the land that will be developed across from
ICOM, the traffic will get worse, with more cars using the turn lane. Traffic backs up in both
directions, from Overland and Franklin, to our entrance. Add in any winter weather and ice,
and we will not be able to exit.
I understand the City of Meridian is growing. I understand developers have the right to
develop property. But we have a right to ask for our neighborhood streets to be safe and
our property value to not be diminished. Several homeowners have proposed other
solutions in light of the proposal, by the Mayor, of bollards at Magic View. I urge you to take
time to work as a group to find a solution to this issue.
Respectfully,
Catherine J Carson
2203 E Bowstring St
Meridian, ID 8342
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