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Sharon Smith
From: Bradley E. Miller [bmiller@vanauker.com]
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 10:26 AM
To: Sharon Smith
Cc: Amanda Hess
Subject: MI-07-009
Attachments: SCAN1079_000.pdf
Sharon. . .
Attached is a letter opposing the above referenced application. Can you please distribute this letter to the Mayor
and Council. There will be another letter from the Overland Way Homeowners Association which I will forward to
you shortly.
Thanks.
Brad
7/23/2007
VAN AUKER PROPERTIES
3084 East Lanark
Meridian, 10 83642
January 9, 2007
Mayor and City Council
City of Meridian
33 E. Idaho Street
Meridian, 10 83642
Re: MI 07-009 - Winston Moore - Dorado Subdivision
Dear Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council:
We are the owners of four residential properties in the Overland Way subdivision which
adjoins the Dorado Subdivision which is also known as Grandview Station. We have
reviewed the application MI 07-009 from Mr. Winston Moore for the modification of the
Development Agreement and concept plan and we are opposed to the proposed
modifjcation.
We do not oppose the proposed change from two buildings to one building, but we do
oppose the shifting of the building from the south of the lot to the north of the lot. This
shift will negatively impact the residences in the Overland Way Subdivision, especially
the home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sasser at 1546 S. Loder Place which is contiguous to
the subject parcel.
The applicant argues that prospective tenants have repeatedly rejected the site because
the proposed building fronts Overland Road. This does not appear to have been a
problem for the Tully's building or the Qdoda building which both front Overland Road
and have parking on the north side of the building.
The applicant states that the depth of the subject property limits the design options for
the subject property. It appears that the applicant may be trying to fit too much building
on too small of a parcel. It would seem reasonable that the building size be reduced and
the Development Agreement not be modified to allow the building to shift to the north
with parking fronting Overland Road.
Grandview Station is shaping up to be a very nice development and we appreciate the
efforts of Mr_ Moore and his staff. We feel that it would be shortsighted for the City of
Meridian to modify the Development Agreement and allow the building to shift to the
north. Such a modification would not only negatively impact the adjoining residential
uses, but also compromise the Entryway Corridor design standards which this parcel is
subject to.
We ask that the City Council deny MI 07-009.
... ~in~~
~dle~ Miller