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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetters by Citizens - Part 1,~ fib ~ September 11, 2007 City of Meridian Attn: City Clerks Office/William Berg 33 E. Idaho Meridian, ID 83642 DECEIVED SEP 1 ~ 200 City of Meridian City Clerk Office RE: Conditional Use Permit for the Selway Multi-Family Development Dear Mr. Berg: Our names' are John & Rachel Nelson and we are homeowners' in the Kelly Creek Subdivision. We are writing to you to express our concerns regarding the proposed Selway Multi-Family Development. We are asking you to please consider our concerns when you are voting on the Conditional Use Permit. We have three issues that we are concerned about. 1. Aesthetics/Maintenance We are extremely concerned about the aesthetics and maintenance of the development. We feel that this is crucial, as it could affect the property value of our homes. The homes that are to the north and east of the proposed development cost $300K and up; we paid a lot of money for our homes and we would like to keep as much value as possible. The first issue is the aesthetics. After attending the neighborhood meetings facilitated by J-U-B Engineering and Rudeen Development, we are not satisfied with the proposed appearance of vinyl siding and faux rock/stone. We have asked them repeatedly to change their exterior appearance to match the rest of the Lochsa Falls Planned Development (see attached copy of Kelly Creek bylaw 4.8 and 4.9), and they have told us that it is not economically feasible for them. We were told at these meeting's that they are excluded from the CC&R's of the development, which has dumbfounded us since every letter we have received regarding this development has stated that the "ten acre site is located within the Lochsa Falls Planned Development." They claim that the development will be "self-contained"; however, to enter the development they must drive into the Kelly Creek Subdivision and they also have walking paths that will access the Kelly Creek Subdivision. The second issue is the maintenance of the property. A homeowner from Kelly Creek actually drove to Spokane, WA and took pictures of a few of the properties built and managed by Rudeen Development. The exterior of the developments were run down and dirty. As homeowner's in Kelly Creek, we value how our home's and community look and we take care of the exterior of our homes. In fact, it is stipulated in our CC&R's that we must maintain our exteriors or we will be fined. Our understanding is that Rudeen Development will be the management company for the development. We are concerned by this, because after seeing the pictures, we don't feel they have adequate resources to make sure the development is properly maintained. We strongly feel that the development should have to comply with either the Kelly Creek Subdivision master CC&R's or the Lochsa Falls Subdivision master CC&R's for the following reasons: 1. To have their exterior appearance be in compliance with the Kelly Creek and Lochsa Falls Subdivisions. 2. To have the Homeowners' Association watch over the maintenance of the development and hold Rudeen Development accountable for the upkeep of the development. 3. The developments only entrance and emergency entrance are located within the Kelly Creek Subdivision. 4. The fence lines along the development are only 5 feet on the side and 6 feet on the rear, which gives the Kelly Creek Subdivision plain view of the development. This gives the effect that they are actually a part of the Kelly Creek Subdivision. 5. The development has common sidewalk paths that join into the Kelly Creek Subdivision. 2. Schools We are also extremely concerned about the impact that this development will have on our elementary schools. We have an eight year old that is in third grade at the brand new Paramount Elementary School. The school is already way over capacity and the Paramount Subdivision is not completely built out or sold out. Almost every class has over 30 students. If the proposed development of 171 units comes to fruition, we are worried that the classroom sizes will increase even more and that our child's education will be affected. Hunter Elementary on McMillan is over capacity as well. At this point, there are no plans to build an additional Elementary School to accommodate all of the children living within Kelly Creek, Lochsa Falls, Paramount, and Bridgetower. Where are all of the kids from the unsold homes in Paramount, Bridgetower, and the proposed Selway Multi-Family Development going to go? The city needs to think long and hard about this issue. 3. Traffic We are concerned about the increase in traffic. The main street into our subdivision, Goddard Creek, is already a very busy street during the morning and afternoon rush hour. The proposed entrance to the development is within our subdivision off of Goddard Creek. If you average at least 1.5 cars per unit, then we are looking at an estimated 256.5 additional vehicles that will be entering and exiting our subdivision on a daily basis. The intersection of Goddard Creek and McMillan is already a hazardous intersection; it is very hard to see the traffic coming east or west. We feel that a stop light needs to be put at this intersection. Also, we feel that the traffic passing through to Chinden will increase as well. Vehicles passing through on Goddard Creek travel in excess of the speed limit constantly, because we only have one round-a-bout. We have many children that live in the Kelly Creek and Lochsa Falls subdivisions and we worry about their safety. We would like to see additional stop signs put up on Goddard Creek, to slow the traffic down. In conclusion, we feel that the city's zoning of R-4 was extremely misleading to the public. Had we known there was a separate "future zoning map", we would have looked at it and we probably would not have purchased our home. We are asking the city to make this error right with the homeowner's of Kelly Creek and Lochsa Falls, by making this 171 multi-family development something that looks good and fits in with our community. Sincerely, ~~~ John Nelson & Rachel Nelson 4.4 .Basements are discourage in order to construct a basement each builder or Owner must first secure a c reification from a licensed engineer that the water table and soil conditions ar Declarant and its agents, officers and shareholders shah ave o liability of ny lu~'nd. for any basements which are constructed, Each builder nd Owner builds and owns their basement at their own risk. (Basements may be p hibited in future properties annexed into these CC&R's.) 4.5 r v .There shall be no metal or wood storage attachments to any h me except as approved by the Board. Storage sheds attached to the residential structu shall be constructed and roofed with the same materials as the residential stru re and shalt be a similar color. Patio covers shall be constructed and roofed with the same materials as the residential structure and shalt be a similar color. Provide ,however, that the Board may approve a different design, color and materials if ae eticaily compatible with the residential structure. ~A patio cover is not to be con idered as an outbuilding.) Outbuildings shalt be limited to one per Lot, a shall be constructed of quality materials, be finished or painted in the same gen cal color as the residential structure and be first approved by the Board and comp with local ordinances. 4.6 tbg~, All setbacks shall comply with the ordinances; Provided, however, certain Lots may have s~ Lot boundary lines which are larger than the govemme~ easements are identified on the plat or described herein 7 below). For those Lots with these special easemer building shall not encroach on that easement area, and the required setback. pertinent local government ~ecial easements along the ~t setbacks. These special (See, for example, Article ts, the foundation of the hat easement area shall be 4.7 es. Atl residential homes shall have a attached enclosed garage which holds no less than two cars and shall be constru ed of the same materials and colors as the main building or as approved by the oacd. Garages shall not to be used as living quarters nor to be used primarily as sto age, Garages are primarily for the parking of vehicles. In no case shall a garage be sed for storage leaving no room therein for the parking of vehicles. ~4.8 Exterior: Aooearan~e. No vinyl or metal sid g shall be allowed for the exterior of any dwelling. The exterior materials and colo s of each building and the KELLY CREEK [FUIFER] SUBDIVISION No. 1 CC&R's ts-20-2ooa~ Page 6 of 37 appearance of the building shag first be approved by tl blues and grays are encouraged for the body of the hor colors for the body of the home are discoureged. Bay ~ gables, hip roofs, etc. are strongly encouraged. Any ~. exterior must be approved by the Board. ~4.9 forty 140961 Per ef+~ Brlck Stone Stud on exposure of the dwelling shall be covered by brick, st forty (40%) percent of the total square footage of the a of the dwelling. The "front exposure" area shall be that ground and from the side comer to the opposite side c~ dwelling generally parallel with the street and which c doorway. (Dwellings on a comer Lot need have only c Board may approve a different percentage. To compute the front exposure, windows and garage doors shall be the front exposure of the dwelling is a total of 600 sqc and garage doors are 200 square feet, then at least f• remaining 400 square feet would be covered by brick, Board. Earth tones, light Brightr bold or very dark idows, broken roof lines, ure changes to colors or -ront Exnoaure, The front one or stucco over at least ~ea of the "front exposure" area from the eaves to the ~rner on the exterior of the ~ntains the main entrance ne "front exposure"). The the forty (4096) percent of excluded. (For example, if are feet and the windows rty (40%) percent of the tone or stuccol. 4.10 Driveways. All Lots shat! have a concret driveway and a minimum of two concrete car parking spaces within the boundari of each Lot. No driveway or parking area shall be asphak, dirt, permabark, rock r gravel. 4.11 ~tf.~. Roofs must be of at least 6 in 12 itch. No gravel roofs are allowed. Roofing materials shall be black architectural omposition shingles. Any future changes to roof or color must be approved by th Board. 4.12 Lot Grading and Drainage Reauir®r„~~te raptor has not graded the Lot to account for drainage and Grantor shall have no duty to grade any Lot for . proper drainage. Grading for drainage shall be the sole duty of the Owner and, if applicable, the Owner's builder. Each Lot Owner shall gr de and maintain the grade on their individual Lots so that: A? Drainage of storm and irrigation water Lots and the drainage is sloped fron either the rear of the Lot or the fror sufficient to allow such drainage ai house; BI The Lot will drain sufficiently away f~ proper slope so that water is kept oui KELLY CREEK tFULFER) SUBDIV1S10N No. 1 CC&R's ts-za2ooa) ~ kept away from adjacent the side of the house to of the Lot with a grade ay from the side of the ~m the foundation with a of the crawl spaces; and, Page 7 of 37 August 27, 2007 City of Meridian Clerk's Office 33 E, Idaho Avenue Mean, Ip 83642 ~~ ~~ ~,~E AUG 2 7 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK ~~FIr',~ RL: Selway Multi-Family Development West side of N. Goddard Creck Road/McMillan/TenMile To whom it may concern: Please be advised that our family strongly opposes the aforementioned development in our neighborhood. We fzxaaly believe it will be a detriment to property values as. well as quality of life. There will obviously be an increase in traffic, which is hardly sustainable at the current time. As a resident that uses Goddard Road to access McMillan every day I can irxform you that presently you have to practically pull out onto McMillan to be able to have a clear view of oncoming tratlcic in determining a safe exit off Goddard, Xf you add the hundreds and hundreds of vehicles that will come along with this development you will be asking for accidents to occur, Everyone knows the massive development along this corridor (as well as other areas of the valley} have been poorly managed in terms of t~'ture. The current road situation simply does not support additional development. Additionally, when ~,ve purchased our home in this neighborhood we wore told that area was reserved for commercial development. How convenient that it's now allowable for a huge apartment complex to be built there. What happened to honesty and integrity in government? My family will be extremely unhappy if this completed and will not vote far any member of the overnmpex toth t i9 sowed to 1~ B ~ party to this dishonesty, We will also ;move out of the Meridian area beca~uso this is not the first time this has happened to us ar others we know. Every neighborhood ands up fighting in vain for development they appose due to dishonest communication and lack of proper planning and respect for homeowner's wishes. Sincerely, ~~ ~ ,c--- G ,,. ~ Elaine Robcy Mike Robcy Kelly Creck Subdivision l 'd 0961 '~N Wd5~~6 LOOT 'L~ 'end Page 1 of 1 Will Berg From: D CALLAHAN [dcandkc@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 11:11 AM To: Will Berg Subject: Selway Apartment Concerns I am a resident of Kelly Creek, who was not informed of the Selway Apartment plan at the time I purchased my home. As you have heard, I am not the only resident in this status. Nonetheless, I wanted to let you know that I, and my family, are opposed to the building of such a large number of multi-family housing units in the Locsha Falls Development. The reasons for my opposition are: 1. The number of units is too large for the community it would be apart of. 2. With the number of units, as currently listed, would adversely affect the schools to which the children would attend. 3. The plans for the entrance into the Selway Apartments is part of my community, which I oppose. There should be a direct entrance into the apartments from McMillan, not from Goodard Creek, which is the entrance into Kelly Creek. with this type of entrance not only is the development not fully contained, but it also puts Kelly Creek residents at risk with the increased traffic from the Selway residents. 4. There is not adequate parking inside the proposed development to handle visitors to the development, which would then affect the parking within Kelly Creek, mostly on Apgar Creek. The development only plans for 18 visitor spaces. With 171 units, 2 spaces per unit, there are 342 parking spaces for residents, and only 18 spaces for ALL OF THEIR VISITORS. I would appreciate you notifying me of any and all upcoming meetings relating to this particular issue. I can be reached via email at dcandkc a _msn_com or via mail at 4864 N. Wild Goose Way, Meridian 83646. Sincerely, a concerned Meridian Resident Dion Callahan 7/18/2007 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~ECENEI~ JUL 16 2001 City of Meridian City Clerk Office I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended chazacter of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential chazacter of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, strrrets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: oZcj~SC> W . ~hc~ple. ~r Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, RECEIVE JUL - 6 20p7 City of Meridian City Clerk price I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~~~~~ " ~ %~ ~~~ ` ~~'~.~--~`~ ~~- ^ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 RECEIVED JUN 2 9 2007 June 6, 2007 ~`TY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~~~ ~~. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: V~~ill Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, j~,ECEIVEj) JUN 2 9 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: I . That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traff c on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~ ~o o~ ~ ~ • I c12212. ~e..~~ COt,~~'1 Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, DECEIVED JUN 2 9 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY (;~ FRK nFFiCF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 1• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, r 1~ i~-~., W ~ ~~ Street Address: ~.%' c:~I ' - ~~.'1 ~. ~4 c~ Meridian, ID 83646 / Meridian City Hall ~~ ~ ~ •~ T ~, Attn: Will Berg, Jr. -ir• V ~~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 JUN 2 9 2007 June 6, 2007 ~+~ ~ Y OF MERIDIAN ~:!`l"~ ~I_FRK nFFi~`F Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the ganting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwellin Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the aP oject"). dSpecifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2• That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3• That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 1• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~,. 1 jr ~~ Street Address~~J ~ ~ • ~ ~ --~~ ~l Meridian, ID 83646 J Page 1 of 1 Will Berg From: Nancy Radford Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:14 AM To: Peggy Gardner; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Will Berg; Sharon Smith Subject: RE: Selway Project Phone Call/Complaint His phone number is 855-5746 From: Nancy Radford Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:13 AM To: Peggy Gardner; Tammy de Weerd Cc: Will Berg; Sharon Smith Subject: Selway Project Phone Call/Complaint Bob Leighton (who has submitted a letter and received a response letter) called to speak to The Mayor's Office to voice 2 main concerns: 1) At the neighborhood meeting that JUB had last week, Anna Canning stated that she knew the Developer for 10 years and that makes him nervous that there will be "favoritism". 2) He asked Mr. Fluke if there was going to be low income subsidized housing in the apartment complex and Mr. Fluke said "no" but then Mr. Leighton read an article in the paper that if apartments do not rent in a timely manner, they will rent to low-income people. He did not remember which paper, which day or which article. I told him to call the City Attorney's office with his concerns as well. Thank you, Nancy Radford Meridian City Clerks Office (208) 888-4433 6/27/2007 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~;ECEIVEj) cur; 2 ~ zou~ ~iTY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFIr,F I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regazding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same azea; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfaze of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~~ o~~ ~iCJ, ~~d ~~ ~ ~ Meridian, ID 83646 ~o C~- ~ ~ ~e~ a. w~ F~V~ w~rK-ed ~-b~.f -f-Y~~-~~ c~~~i ~~~~ ~~ r-{,~,-en fs har~f .--~ ~f ~Gl-e. h~r~ 1 ~t G~ n c~ r ~s'l~s ~ ~ me ~ Q ~'Qa - G~ 1~ aU.e r ~ r c u>d-eon S~ti ~c 1. l h~ vQ ~J~t -~ ~ r~~ r 1~1 ~uP - so Ccn~~ ~ n-~ d ~ cG-~I~~~e~l --~ ti ' a' ~ ~~;~ '~- :...;~ ~ ~ cc f ~ -f ~ s ~e ~- L ~ a c ~ r~/Q ~ ~ ~~-~ off' ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~,.~j G1.~.~ ~a n ~-~-e ~~ ~ l ~ ~~ r ~ ~f ~ s ~-e a. ll ~' ~ ~°e r'~-Pc ,r ~ ~~s ~ ~~~~ ~v. ~ ~ ~-2~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ 7 v~ 1 ~e ~ r ~7~ Gr`C ~ ~t ~~-.S ~ n o ~ s'~ ~ ho-r-~~ y (~ Y~ 11i ~ ~ rS 1 qy~-~,-e,{~ y ~ Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, RECEIVEn JUN 1 7 2007 ~~ ~ Y OF MERIDIAN CIS' CLERK OFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~; ~/~~~ Street Address: ~UoZ~ ~/(~~ G(J~Od~ ~r" Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 j~ECEIVED June 6, 2007 JUN 2 7 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK t7FFICF Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change'the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, /~ Street Address: ZSS~ ~, C~c~,r' C roves S~" Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall .~~+ ~`~ ~` V.E Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. JUN Z 7 207 Meridian, ID 83642 e~TY OF MERIDIAN June 6, 2007 CITY C(_FRK OFFICE Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~~ Street Address: 2~J~~ ~' ~l ~~C~~ ~~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, CEIVE JUN 2 7 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY C;I FRK n~cir-~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~. C'iLe.e,~ Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, j~,ECEIVE JUN 2 72007 CITY OF MERIDIAN (`ITY (":I FRK ~t=~irF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwellin Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the aProject"). dSpecifi ally, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2• That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, fV ` Street Address: a~ $© ~• ~i !//C~~ e/1~aG,~ ~jC Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 ~~ ~~ ~` j~1~ June 6, 2007 ,~/ .j,,, ~/ j',J JUN 2 7 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, EITY OF MERIDIAN I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the-requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2• That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3• That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfaze by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and ~• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~ 7 Street Address: ~C ~~/G~ ;,~/ ~;`,l ~;;: f S j' Meridian, ID 8364 Meridian City Hall r~~** Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~l.rli~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. j'1 Meridian, ID 83642 1,J June 23, 2007 JUl ~ 3 ~] City of Meridian City Clerk Office Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwellin Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the `Proje~).dSpecifi ally, I oppose the Project on the following grounds; 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2• That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3• That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on sun: ounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: °~ 3 s ~ ~ ~ u.~.., ~~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 ~~~~~ June 23, 2007 JUL 13 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, City of Meridian City Clerk Offic e I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 it l un mu tifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the followi ng grounds: 1- That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirement f M i s o er dian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other i uses n the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversel h y c ange the essential character of the same area; 3• That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools parks police and fi , , re protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequatel r id y p ov e such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~/ ~ ~ ~v~~ ~2 ~ ,~~ Meridian, ID 83646 Page 1 of 4 Will Berg From: Anna Canning Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:31 AM JUL 0 5 2007 To: jell@yourtaxguy.com City Of Meridian Cc: Kristy Vigil; C. Caleb Hood City Clerk OffiC@ Subject: Selway Apartments Dear Mr. Vrba, You have asked several questions about the Lochsa Falls approval and the proposed Selway Apartment complex. The best way to answer your questions is to tell the story of development within the North Meridian area. Why is the property zoned R-4? In 2001, the City Council adopted an ordinance (Ordinance 01-919) amending the zoning code to allow planned developments. The purpose of such planned developments was to `provide opportunity for land development that preserves and utilizes natural topographic, geologic and scenic features; allows a more efficient pattern of residential, commercial and industrial uses; fosters innovative design concepts and promotes flexibility in site design; and provides for common open space of other amenities not found in traditional lot-by-lot development. " Furthermore, "The planned development process allows the Commission and Council to allow modifications from the development standards of the underlying zone in order to encourage mixed-use projects, and to permit secondary uses which are integrated with and support the primary use. " Nearly all of the larger North Meridian developments used the planned development process to create the neighborhoods we see today. The list includes: Lochsa Falls, Bridgetower, Paramount, Kelly Creek, Sundance, Heritage Commons, Havasu Creek, Cobblefield Crossing, Verona, Highgate, Redfeather, Saguaro Canyon, Sheridan Place, Razzberry, Settlement Bridge, Jaydan Village, Brockton, Alexandria, Sienna Creek, Ventana, Cedar Springs, Hacienda, Bainbridge, Zebulon Heights, Westborough, Hollybrook, Irvine, Volterra, and Durango Springs. As part of the planned development process, the developer could request "a variety of housing types ...within a single planned development, including attached units, detached units, single family and multi family, regardless of the underlying zoning classification of the site, provided that the overall density limit of the zone is maintained. " [Emphasis added.] In March of 2002, Farwest Development requested annexation and zoning of 354.38 acres of land south of Chinden, west of Linder, north of McMillan and east of Ten-Mile Road. The Applicants requested that upon annexation, all of the property be zoned R-4. Concurrently with the annexation request, Farwest Development sought approval of a planned development to allow 870 building lots (856 single- family detached building lots, a multiple family building lot, 11 office lots, a fire station lot and a commercial lot) and 61 "other" lots. The "other" lots include a 24.64-acre City park, a 6-acre private park, pedestrian pathways, landscape buffers, open space/drainage, 2 tot lots, private driveways and a central traffic rotary landscape/water feature. As part of the planned development application, the Applicant has also requested reduced development standards (including reduced setbacks, reduced lot size, reduced frontages, and reduced house sizes) and to exceed the maximum block length requirements. I've attached more details on the applicant's request at the end of this memo. When the item came before Council, they found that the proposed project was consistent and harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan which designated the site as both low density residential (up 7/5/2007 Page 2 of 4 to three units per acre) and medium density residential (three to eight units per acre). They also specifically stated that, `Although, the Schedule of Use Control (MCCI l -8-1) states that only detached single family dwellings are permitted within the R-4 zone, the Planned Development Ordinance allows a mixture of different housing types, (townhouses, duplexes and detached single family dwellings) within a single planned development, regardless of the underlying zone, so long as the overall density of the underlying zone is not exceeded (MCC12-6-4 A). " In considering the request, Council also found that the recent annexation and zoning of the Bridgetower Subdivision to the west and south of proposed Lochsa Falls is a significant change in the area, and that Bridgetower is a Planned Development similar to the proposed Lochsa Falls Subdivision. In general, the Council found that the proposed uses were consistent with the intended character of the area and that it would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost. Please note that the discussion included the following: "If approved, the developer will be financing the extension of sewer, water, local street infrastructure, utilities and irrigation services to serve the project. The primary public costs to serve the future residents will be fire, police and school facilities and services. Although a detailed analysis was not done specifically on Lochsa Falls, it is generally found that tax revenues generated by urban residential development do not pay for the long-term provision of these urban services. " With regard to traffic, Council made the following finding: "the proposed residential, office and commercial uses themselves will not be detrimental. However, Staff finds that the proposed uses will create additional traffic on Linder, Ten Mile, and McMillan Roads and Chinden Blvd. The Traffic Impact Study provided by the Applicant states that the development is estimated to generate 12,480 additional vehicle trips per day (20 existing). The Council noted that the mixed use nature of the proposed development will encourage a higher degree of trip capture within the square mile (estimated at 10% of total trips). In this regard, the "excessive production" of traffic is lessened versus a project without accessible neighborhood services. To summarize, Council approved the full concept of the planned development, including the reduced lot sizes, lot widths, parks, pathways, and landscaping that the existing single family homeowners already enjoy, and the future multi-family and commercial lots that are now developing that will make Lochsa Falls a complete and more self-sufficient neighborhood. As noted previously, because it was a planned development, the owner could request R-4 zoning on the entirety of the project. Why does the Comprehensive Plan show high density? When Planning Department staff updated the comprehensive plan for the North Meridian area, we designated properties according to previous approvals. In particular, we wanted to note the previous planned development approvals so that if the owners choose to rezone the property consistent with the approved use, the Comprehensive Plan would support that rezone. In the past, the City has not changed zoning designations without the request and/or consent of the property owners. Have you considered traffic patterns in the area? As noted previously, the Council did consider the traffic impacts for the Lochsa Falls planned development. Furthermore, the Ada County Highway District will review traffic impacts with the conditional use application for the Selway Apartments. We have not yet received an application. Thank you for expressing your concerns. I hope that this a-mail answers some of your questions. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Kristy Vigil or me at 884-5533. Sincerely, 7/5/2007 Page 3 of 4 Anna Canning Anna Borchers Canning, AICP City of Meridian Planning Director 660 E. Watertower Lane, Suite 202, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-5533 phone (208) 888-6854 facsimile canninga@meridancityo~ Additional Information on Lochsa Falls Planned Development Request The following is a side-by-side comparison of the City's minimum requirements at the time of application, and the reduced requirements proposed by the applicant: Setbacks- City Requirements (R-41 Proposed Setbacks rksingle family) Front: 20' Front: 20' or 15' for non-front entry garage Rear: 15' Rear: 15' Side: 5'/per story Side: 5' single story, 7' for two story Street side: 20' Street side: 20' (Note: Setbacks for L-O uses, C-N use and R-15/R-40 uses will meet City designated setbacks) Lot Size- Cit~Requirements R-4 zone: 8,000 sq.ft. Lot Frontage-City Requirements 80' minimum Proposed Lot Sizes 6,500 sq.ft. (Detached Single-family) Proposed Frontage 60' minimum Additionally, as part of the planned development request, the Applicants requested a twenty percent (20%) land use exception to permit office, multi-family, public service (fire station) and commercial uses in the proposed R-4 zone. The 11 office lots cover 20.35 acres and will require a conditional use permit prior to development. The multi-family lot is 10.1-acres, with a projected 171 dwelling units contained in 2 and 3 story apartment type buildings. The commercial lot is 1.79-acres, and will require a conditional use permit prior to development. The multi-family lot will also require a conditional use permit prior to development. The excepted uses utilize approximately 9% of the overall project area. The proposed pathway system connects to various micro-paths to link the different single family residential areas within the subdivision. The proposed pathway system will consist of a 7'-10' wide asphalt pathway on the south side of the east-west collector. -----Original Message----- From: Jeff with Just Another Tax Preparer mailtc~~eff~yourtax~uyTcom__] Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:35 PM To: Peggy Gardner; Barbara Shiffer; Audi Clinton; Karie Glenn Subject: Dear City of Meridian, I am writing this a-mail in reference to the Selway Apartments. According to your letter dated, June 9 2007 you state that the multi family apartments were planned for in 2002 when the project was approved. Then why is this area still zoned R-4, according to your City of Meridian Zoning plan dated September 2006? When I built my home here it was zoned as R-4 and still is according to your maps. At the URL listed. http.//www meridiancity.org/planning zoning/docs/meridzone.pdf If there were to be 171 homes on this piece of land since 2002, then why is it still zoned R-4 and has not been changed to reflect the newer number of home for this piece of land. 7/5/2007 Page 4 of 4 I did see your future land user map Which was adopted March 1 2006 Which has it as a High density residential area, At URL: http://www.meridianci .or /tanning zoning/docs/flum_1-16-07.pdf Why to these two items differ to what is to be placed in this area? How is anyone to understand these documents if they both differ so much? Or is this the whole reason for this? Have you considered the traffic patterns in this area? There is a new High School going in on Linder road as well as some new stores and a New Elementary school going into Paramount Subdivision. The traffic on the corner of Linder and Mcmillian, Linder and Ustick, Ten Mile and Mcmillian, Ten Mile and Ustick roads are unbearable at most times a day. Adding 171 plus more cars from the Apartments and even more from the High School to this area is very unacceptable. I would suggest you try driving through this area around rush hour. I understand that you have plans for road improvements in the future but these need to be taken care of before these new Apartments go in. There is no way the current roads can handle this type of traffic. It take over 40 minutes to get to the interstate at 5pm so I can get to work at Micron. Please table this issue to look into these concerns. just a reminder you all are elected officials and are working for the people in your communities and not outside interests. Thank you Jeff Vrba 5277 N Moose Creek Ave Meridian, Id 83646 7/5/2007 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~~~v ~~ JUN ~ 5 2007 ~7Y OF MERIDI,~~, rjT~ r`~ FRK ~f=~r~r I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Pl{~ ~~ ~ Ino-~~tS ~ ~uI ~- Grt~ . h(~@t_~t~vtp ~MCevVt+~~ 115 ~~t~clpt~Y~r/i~ /t~, t~UW~~UCI V11ee.~+m~$t f ~~~L.1lUviC~l ~ ~+~ ~~rz}'+~45 + F~rd~r+r~etS G~t. {-+ Street Address: ~ b~1 ~ iJ, ~ ~[~y0 ~}', Meridian, ID 83646 ~RU+t~- ,~dV• t,~h ~k w as ~ ct~ P~tCa~-'on ~~{a~S ftg0 w~I~ hf7 t~ tva~1 ~•R~~ aQ ,~,, adCrwWl<dk~ t mock. d.c,,Xa. ~ ~ ~ ~t u~..~. ds } c1~v~, }'at(.~1., ~ no~ O~valn~~n~( ~-Pifc. rmdt~M~ v1.R'~trq~~l. -F-~.~n V.t • 2 that ~~ ~ S+ng1~ ~aw.~~y G~1~1c ~~ingS~ Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 21, 2007 Deaz Mr. Berg, j~EGEIVE~ JUN 2 5 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN C17Y CLERK OFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the proposed project will jeopardize the safety of children attending Hunter elementary. Sex offenders, gang members and drug dealers released from prison and jail tend to congregate in low socio-economic dwellings. This leads to enticement concerns and the potential for drug exposure. 5. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 6. That the Project will have vehiculaz approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: /~'"uc~- ~~' Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, R,ECEIVE~ JUN 2 5 2!107 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CI.FRK QFFICF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional-cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~- ~, Street Address: ~:-.~` ~ r ° Meridian, ID 83646 o~~- I~aw ~~ P~.~ ~, a ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~v Meridian City Hall ~~ Atm. Will Berg, Jr. JUN 2 33 E. Idaho Ave. 5 20~~ Meridian, ID 83642 GI7Y pF MERID-gN C:il-Y r^(_ERK r?FF(rF June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ,_ Street Address: Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, RECEIVED JUN 15 2007 617V OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK O~FICF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~~ ~ ~ ~~~~~ L~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, REGEIVE~ JUN 2 5 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN ~;~7'y CL FRK CIFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~" / ',nn ` r . Street Address: p2 (pQ !Q ~+ 1~G~ ~i~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, -~E~:~IV E ~'~~252007 CITY OF MERIDIAN ~:ITY r,~ FRK nFF~rF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at I.ochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling,J, as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any reh~ted docwnents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses. in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; S. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~$~ Street Address: o~ly~lo !.(/. ~G~'c'~ ~~ i~%u~-~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall ~ ~~ Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~ j T 33 E. Idaho Ave. ~1 ,r Meridian, ID 83642 JUN 2 5 2~~~ June 6, 2007 ~~Y OF MERIDIAN rIT~ ~'I FRK C7FFICr= Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, .drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Si rel /~ V ~C~/11 D51~0.~ ~c7 Street Address: ~ I y ~ ~ ~ s~ ~[ U l ~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, j~ECEIVEj~ JUN 15 2W7 EITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CI FRK nFF~r,F I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~ ~~' ?-~ (.~ ~5f~,~-~ t~C.. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. 1 ~" Meridian, ID 83642 v ~~/ l~ June 6, 2007 C , ~; ~, /T Z ~~T . y Ofi ?~~~ Dear Mr. Berg, V ~l F ~~IQ/D/q I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official nrc~i city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2• That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3 • That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4• That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5• That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6• That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfaze by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7• That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: Z 33 ~ (,~,/, ~l ~,~~ ~~~,~ Sf- Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~~~' a; ~~ ~ ~'~ ~ ry,~,0~ MFR ~ ' Rk~ /C.;, ,~ c,~. I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, i Street Address: ~7 l~ 9 ~ ,~Qj~f ~J s~~ ~~~~t~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, n C/ ~~ .~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ fi`r' ~~O ~c ~~ti I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the offi~~],~ city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No, CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Froject on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7. That the Froject will have vehiculaz approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Elaine Robey ® ~ ~- ,~ Street Address: _2737 W. Anatole Dr. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, -~~CEIV JU~i Z ~~~ 2001 GITY OF MERIDIAN ~',IT~ ~;~ F{~K ~c~lr`F I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction oi•; and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at L,ochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Michael Robey ~ ~ ./~G Street Address: _2737 W. Anatole Dr. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~~ ~lV ~~~ ~/ ~~ ~v ~ ~'~ M ~®o~ ~~ ~ ER~p _. R~ nom, ~q N I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: I . That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~(Z„~ N, ~ S.uL. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian Cit Hall ~~ y ~~l Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. ,/(f~ n Meridian, ID 83642 ~(+~7`y OF ? +~ ?0®~ June 6, 2007 T Y r~ ~ KERcp~q N ~, ~~r.,F Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, An~ l~ic~Es~ro.,~ Street Address: ~ Lv1.3 N. ~IQCK. So~,^ctS J~Ve, Meridian, ID 83646 ~~~ Meridian City Hall ~~ Attn: Will Berg, Jr. (~~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. G17- ? ~ ~~(~~ Meridian, ID 83642 ~~Ty ~~F MERE June 6, 2007 - FRK (~ DJq ~'~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that wilLcreate interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, l _ 1 r' / Street Address: ~ S~~ ~- ~~ r' ~ ~~ ~~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, REc EIV JUr ~~ Y -Q~~, C~ T y of z ~ 200 (T1'rj.FR~~RIpIq~1! ~'~~~(~F I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~~ Street Address: Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg,. Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 20, ;2007 Dear Mr. Berg, .~E ~EIVE JUN2ZZOOl GIT~ ~F MERIDIAN CITY CI. FRK n~FIrF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Maryann Matthews 5049 N. Ballinger Way, Kelly Creek Meridian, ID 83646 898-1338 Page 1 of 2 Machelle Hill From: Will Berg Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:04 AM To: Dorothy White; Machelle Hill; Nancy Radford; Sharon Smith; Sheree Finch; Tara Green; Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments j~ECEIVEP From: Peggy Gardner ~UN 2 ~ 2007 Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:09 AM GrITY OF MERIDIAN To: Tammy de weerd CITY CLERK OFFICE Cc: Will Berg; Bill Nary Subject: FW: Selway Apartments This came while I was out of the Office. When I left last week Bill was working on a response. PEGGY Administrative Secretary to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian Phone 884-2468 ext. 204 From: Century 21 1st Place Relocation [mailto:reloc8@c211stplace.com] Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 6:04 PM To: Peggy Gardner Cc: skpestka@clearwire.net Subject: Selway Apartments Madam Mayor. My wife and I have recently learned about the plans to build a 171 unit apartment complex off of McMillan Road and Goddard Creek. We are not opposed to growth and progress, but the location of the proposed apartment complex is a terrible one. We live in the Lochsa Falls subdivision which is not directly abutted to the apartment complex, but we are negatively affected in several ways. First, we are worried of the safety of our children and those of our neighbors. There are many children that plays in our parks and walk to Hunter elementary. How will our children be protected with the possibility of a high volume of traffic. There is a high chance that traffic from the apartment complex will go North on Goddard Creek, through Horse Loop Way, and on to Long Lake Way to get to Chinden and commute to Nampa or Downtown Boise. I have seen plenty of drivers driving carelessly around Horse Loop Way. They have either purposely driven the wrong direction to cut through from Goddard Creek to Long Lake or they drive at excessively high speeds around the park where many families with children gather. Second, the park which is owned by Lochsa Falls homeowners is getting more and more traffic from outsiders. I am not opposed to the use of the park, but people that do not live there do 6/21 /2007 Page 2 of 2 not take care of the park and the waterfalls which has been vandalized and trashed multiple times causing our HOA dues to be extremely high. There is a great chance that people from the apartment complex would create additional traffic and damages to the private park. Lochsa Falls already has a high volume of homes for sale (approximately 80+ or 10% of the total homes) due to high HOA dues and the unfair use of the community amenities by others outside of Lochsa Falls. The addition of an apartment complex could lower our proper values and increase the number of homes for sale in our community. My wife and I are both proud homeowners of Lochsa Falls and are also Realtors. We have had multiple conversations with neighbors that preferred to not have moved to Lochsa Falls and the market condition for the community is not very good. Many homes are sitting much longer than the market average. Third, with the scheduled Fall opening of the Paramount Elementary school, we understand that the school is already overcrowded. Paramount, Lochsa Falls, Kelly Creek, and Cory Barton Homes are still building lots of homes. We moved from the state of Arizona to Idaho several years ago due to the lower ratio of students to teachers here in Idaho. The approval of the apartment complex before a third elementary school is built will create lots of problems for students. Please consider these issues. There are many neighbors that feel the same way as we do. OSherwin and Karen Pestka 2210 W. Glade Creek Street Meridian, ID 83646 208-898-8966 0 6/21 /2007 Page 1 of 2 Machelle Hill From: Will Berg Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:35 AM To: Dorothy White; Machelle Hill; Nancy Radford; Sharon Smith; Sheree Finch; Tara Green; Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls From: Peggy Gardner' Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:23 AM To: Tammy de Weerd; Bill Nary; Shelly Houston; Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls FYI PEGGY Administrative Secretary to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian Phone 884-2468 ext 204 From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:23 AM To: 'MICHAEL ROBEY' Subject: RE: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls RECEIVED JUN 2 0 2007 City Of Meridian City Clerk Ofl?ce Mr. Robey, Your email has been received. We appreciate receiving your viewpoint on this issue. PEGGY Administrative Secretary to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian Phone 884-2468 ext. 204 From: MICHAEL ROBEY [mailto:mlrobey@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:46 PM To: Peggy Gardner Subject: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, 6/21 /2007 Page 2 of 2 I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Michael Robey Street Address: _2737 W. Anatole Dr. Meridian, ID 83646 6/21 /2007 Page 1 of 2 " Machelle Hill From: Will Berg Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:36 AM To: Dorothy White; Machelle Hill; Nancy Radford; Sharon Smith; Sheree Finch; Tara Green; Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:22 AM To: Tammy de Weerd; Bill Nary; Shelly Houston Cc: Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls PEGGY Administrative Secretary to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian Phone 884-2468 ext. 204 From: Peggy Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:22 AM To: 'MICHAEL ROBEY' Subject: RE: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls RECE~'iTED JUN 2 0 2007 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office Dear Ms. Robey, Your email has been received. We appreciate receiving your viewpoint on this issue. PEGGY Administrative Secretary to Mayor Tammy de Weerd City of Meridian Phone g84-2468 ext. 204 From: MICHAEL ROBEY [mailto:mlrobey@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:48 PM To: Peggy Gardner Subject: Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 6/21 /2007 Page 2 of 2 Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Elaine Robey Street Address: _2737 W. Anatole Dr. Meridian, ID 83646 6/21 /2007 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 j~~CEIVE,D JUN 2 0 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permitof~rd, tie Ci lw of Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as prop tY Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1, That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, pazks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfaze of the community; 6, That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, Property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, --~ ~~ ~7~`- ` //D~ "~ Street Address: ~y~L 5 Meridian, ]D 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 R,ECEIVE~ JUPi 2 A 2007 GI7Y OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1, "That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activiti isoand Pand then eneral welfare by reason of that will be detrimental to persons, p perty g excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~~ ~J- c~- l-.1 . ~~S ~,~`'~ ~~ ° Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~~ ~E~~~~~ JUN 2 0 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY C;I_FR~ C1.FFIrF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: I. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, .~ ~ t/. -'c-.-~- Street Address: `'~ ~ `~ ~~_ ~ " Meridian, ID 83646 CahoPyK ~JCncgkt 2~~ ~v. ~S ~~~~ ~Dxc~e. ~t~~taK, ~«~ s~ 2os-sg-r-~2a~ June 19, 2007 Will Berg, Jr. Meridian City Hail 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Deaz Mr. Berg, R.~cE~vED JUN 102007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY ~LFRK 4FFICF I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012. Specifically, I oppose the project for the following reasons: 1. The proposed project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law. 2. The design, construction, operation and maintenance of the project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended chazacter of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same azea. 3. The project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity. 4. The project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor will the person responsible for the project shall be able to adequately provide such services. 5. The project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 6. The project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors. 7. The project will have vehiculaz approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Carolyn Knight Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 Jane 6, zo~~ Dear Mz. Berg, RECE1vEP ~~+~ z o zoos CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK aFFICF 1 am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city f le regarding the fal;owing situation, I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditions! Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at l.ochsa Falls (!?l unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed ir. City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02.012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, ! oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 t. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian C:amprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City i.ode or Idaho State law; 2. 'T'hat the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in Ills general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of die general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of'the same area; a 3. 'That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. 'Chat the Project will not be adequately sen•ed by essential public foci{hies and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drsinege structures, refuse disposal, avatar, and sewer, nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That ells Project will creatt excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, sod wilt be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That tht Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create inSterftrenct with traffic on surrounding public streets, t„) l.~tc.l~ qtr ~}L~~ oy cIEVE~.~t..~ OVb~c~,owo~lJ ~ r- Sincerely, Street Address: _r,~__7_~_ _~IO~n.~._.~IC~ C~~H~rs. ~~6 Mcridian.ID R3ti46 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 8364 June 6, 2~J07 Qear Mr. Berg, R~ ~~ ~v~~ JUN 2 0 2007 G1TY OF MERIDIAN i.;IT~ (;I_FRK C~FIFI(`F i am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city fife regarding the following Situation. 1 oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Seiway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (17l unit malNfamil} dwelling), as proposed ir. City of Meridian Case No. CUP-tl2.0i2, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: l . That the proposed Project is not harmonious witfi the Meridian t:omprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian Cirr Code or Idaho State law; 2. 't'hat the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. 'that the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity: 4. 'Chat the. Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as hi{~hways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsiblK for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such serviccs; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public: facilities and services, and will be detrimental W the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of aperadon that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public stseets. Sincerely, Strett Address: ~ 1 Zl ~ Qt(~ C~oA'L ~C Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 ~~~~IV~~ JUN 2 0 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN r;iTY r,I,FRK nFFIrF Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: z~C~. Lis _~ot2~3' Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, R,ECEIVE~ JUN 2 0 2007 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY C(_FRK OFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, i appose t':c Project on t::~ fcllo:~~i::g gr~;:nd~• 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, / Q~ ~"' ~i.2~ GLJ ~" Street Address: ~~ ~-~ /y - ~j'~~S (,{) Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, R,ECEIV~j) CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK OFFICE I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse :disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~,~ , Y' `C Street Address: P Q ~ ~~~ ~ ~~` . Meri ian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~ Attn: Will Ber Jr. g' 33 E. Idaho Ave. JUN 2'0 2~~T Meridian, ID 83642 CITY OF MERIDIAN June 6, 2007 CITY CLERK OFFICE Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~- Street Address: ~ ~~~ ~ V 1~~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ^. ~~ ~~ ~ h: ? 0 2tm7 GIT`° '~F MERIDIAN CITY ;.~ " ~~/ r'11=~I~~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: I . That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~- ~'~~~ Street Address: Z y ~~7 ~ ~ Ty ~r4w ,4 p ~ , Meridian, ID 83646 -.~ Meridian City Hall ~ ~ ~ .~: x~ Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. ~; ; ~ {': ?{~~] Meridian, ID 83642 _ CITY. ~'F- ° ' .~~'~~N June 6, 2007 f ~ ~ ~Y r: `j .r .., . ~" `~"~ 1 ~~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ~1 Street Address: ~jl y~~ (~(,7, r~~ihu ~r Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attention: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 June 15, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, R,ECEI~`~l'E]' ~~;, 2 0 200 CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CLERK (1FFICE We are sending this letter as concerned citizens of the city of Meridian, so you can include it in the official city file regarding the following situation. We oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments (171 unit multi-family dwelling project) at Lochsa Falls, as proposed in the City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (referred to as the "Project"). We oppose the Project specifically for the following reasons. 1. The proposed Project is not in harmony with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with Meridian City Code requirements of Idaho State law. 2. The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with neighborhood uses and will adversely change the character of the neighborhood and surrounding areas. 3. The Project will not be served by adequate essential services and public facilities and that the people responsible for the Project will not be able to provide those services. 4. The Project will cause excessive additional cost for public facilities and services and will negatively affect the economic welfare of the community. 5. Approaches to the Project property will cause interference with traffic on the surrounding public streets and become a nuisance and a safety hazard. Thank you, Deslyn & Ro rt O'Dell 2153 W. Marten Creek Court Meridian, ID 83626 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, [D 83642 3une b, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, RECE~~~D JUN 2-02007 EITY OF MERIDIAN CITY CI_ FRK OFFICE t am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding die following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Petmit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project'). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: l . That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cx~st for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~ ~~ ~ VV ~ ~ S ~~ OV,P f ~ , Meridian, ID 83646 Page 1 of 1 Machelle Hill From: Will Berg Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 3:58 PM To: Dorothy White; Machelle Hill; Nancy Radford; Sharon Smith; Sheree Finch; Tara Green; Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments From: Joe Borton [mailto:jwborton@foleyfreeman.com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:41 AM To: Will Berg Subject: FW: Selway Apartments FYI From: Jamie Kuziej [mailto:Jamie.Kuziej@Plexus.com] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:40 AM To: bortonj@meridiancity.org Subject: Selway Apartments Mr. Borton RECEIVED JUN 182001 City Of Meridian City Clerk Office I write this email to you with regards to the upcoming final approval vote by the Meridian City Council for the proposed Selway apartment complex. It is of my strong opinion that an apartment complex in the proposed location would be a tragedy for Meridian and the residents that live nearby. The proposed area has some of the •finest subdivisions Meridian has to offer; most are new, well maintained, and have multiple parks and recreational facilities for the residents to enjoy. Unfortunately, a large apartment complex would very likely destroy the "Pride of Ownership" that these Meridian subdivisions have come to offer. Traffic, which is all but a nuisance now, will become more burdensome. Parks and recreations facilities will become over-crowded. The beauty of these nicely landscaped subdivisions and houses will be overshadowed by a large multiple city dwelling unit such as is the one proposed. It would be a mistake to allow this to happen. I believe that the City Council has an opportunity to send an important message to the residents of Meridian and the entire Treasure Valley. That Meridian is and always will be a desirable place to live. That the Meridian City Council and the residents will protect it's streets and recreational parks/facilities from over-crowding. That Meridian will continue to support residential and economical growth that makes sense. That Meridian has experienced unforeseeable growth already since the Selway apartments were first proposed, and that these apartments no longer are in the best interested of Meridian and it's residents. Say No to Selway Apartments! ! ! Best regards, Jamie Kuziej Meridian, ID 6/19/2007 r June 13, 2007 City of Meridian Attn: Mayor Tammy de Weerd 33 E. Idaho Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Proposed Selway Apartments Dear Mayor: ~J 2 ~ J' ip~~~~ ~~ ~ y~~J ~~ f~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~~~ Our names' are John & Rachel Nelson and we are homeowners' in the Kelly Creek subdivision. Our home is at 2479 W. Wapoot Dr. and is on the corner of Goddard Creek and Wapoot, which is kitty corner from the proposed Selway Apartment complex. We are writing to you to express our concerns regarding the proposed apartments and we are asking you to please consider our concerns when you are voting on the proposed development. We have three main concerns regarding this development. First, we are concerned about the increase in traffic. The main street into our subdivision, Goddard Creek, is already a very busy street during the morning and afternoon rush hour. The proposed entrance to the Selway apartment complex is within our subdivision off of Goddard Creek. As of now, the proposal is to add 171 units. If you average at least 1.5 cars per unit, then we are looking at an estimated 256.5 additional vehicles that will be entering and exiting our subdivision on a daily basis. There are several young children that live within the Kelly Creek & Locsha Falls subdivisions. We are worried about the safety of our children with the increase in vehicles. We also are concerned about the pollution and congestion that will accompany the increase in vehicles. We foresee that exiting our subdivision may be a nightmare. Second, we are concerned about the impact this development will have on our schools. We have an eight year old and a four year old. Our eight year old will be attending the brand new Paramount Elementary school that is opening in the fall. From our understanding, the school has not even opened and it is at capacity. If this is the case, the average classroom will have at least 25 children, which is already overwhelming for the faculty and staff. If the proposed apartment complex is approved, the children in the apartments will attend Paramount. We are worried that the classroom sizes will increase even more and that our child's education will be affected. Third, we are extremely concerned about diminished property values. We bought our home knowing that the property values in Meridian continue to increase each year. Before we purchased our home, we called the city to see what could possibly be put in the open field next to us. We were informed it was zoned R-8, which worst case would mean town homes or patio homes. Never did we think that apartments would be built next to $300,000-$600,000 homes. Another issue is the aesthetics of the apartment buildings. We were told that the apartments are not considered part of the Kelly Creek or the Locsha Falls subdivisions, and therefore do not have to have the same aesthetics as the homes in the neighborhood. We don't think that this is a fair conclusion, since you actually have to enter the Kelly Creek subdivision to access the one and only entrance of the proposed apartment complex and that the apartments will only be 20 feet from the property line of the homes on Wapoot Dr. In conclusion, we understand that apartments are an important part of our community and that there is a need for them. However, we don't feel that this is the appropriate location for an apartment complex. We are not centrally located to any type of shopping and we do not have any type of mass transit at this point. We feel that an apartment complex would be better suited on a busy thoroughfare, such as Eagle Rd., Franklin Rd., or Fairview Rd. where it is closer to shopping and transit. We are urging you to re-evaluate the location and the need in our area for the proposed apartments. Sincerely G~~ L~ Rachel Nelson Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~R~c~Iv ~~yY~~ ,~7n„_ ~~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permft for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ' r Street Address; Meridian, ID 83646 ~, -~, nC~ ~~ Meridian City Hall ~`~ Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~i~r 33 E. Idaho Ave. "V 1 r Meridian, ID 83642 ~~//~ 1~ ~/T June 6, 2007 ~~T~~ aFM ~?Q®~ ~. .i,~ FRi R~~cO~'q/~, Dear Mr. Berg, ~n~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, 9~-' J n,~. Street Address: l ~S ~ ~• ~` J `~"' ~ `~ ~ E~t'\. ~i Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6,2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~~ G/T ~U,~ . ~~" n ~ ~~~ ~,c~`r~C~~O ~,C~/q~ ~n~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, .and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1 • That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State taw; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, 1(~ 2~-~v ~ Street Address: ~~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~/~ ~-~~~ ~~ Meridian, ID 83646 ~~ Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~T ~(//'/ ~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. n~T ~' 8 Meridian, ID 83642 ~' ~~ ?DO ""~ June 6 2007 n/ ~~ FRO ~~',c Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. .That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ,~ O1171 ~ fl P~ PS ~~~ Street Address: Z.O ~~ W ~ '"` " ~~ ~'` Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall ,~.~ ~ ~1, TT~ Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~ .,""r~V 33 E. Idaho Ave. J U Meridian, ID 83642 ~rY ~ r $ Za~7 June 6, 2007 r'•1T~ c~F MERIQ/,qN ._-RK ~~~irF Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, i ~ Ma-~-he~ Zyy 3 V~~ Los ~IDY~S fir. ~uh~ fey Street Address: Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. "`~.~Tl Y~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. ./(J~ ~+ Meridian, ID 83642 ~;-/ ~'y OF ~ ~ 2Q~~ June 6, 2007 T ~ ~/ ~ K~IQ/Q/q • ~~~~i~.~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, GZ n o~P-e' ~3 ~.~)~llrl ~ y ~YzS~r Meridian Cit Hall y .~~~v` Attn: Will Berg, Jr. .~ 33 E. Idaho Ave. JV~ j Meridian, ID 83642 ~~'~'y (~~ M Z~Q7 June 6, 2007 ~ rl ~Rk Rc~~q r~,~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, flames, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, ,B~ ~`l~ h tit /~ LTtitS `~~ ' Street Address: 2 / 76 ~ ` lyl /~~ ~1 ~ ~ S 1 " Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall ~.~ ~j~~~j Attn: Will Berg, Jr. --++~~ ~.L'/ aho Ave. 33 E. Id , f U~ Meridian, ID 83642 ~rY 20~~ June 6, 2007 r`17-y OF MERID~q~ rl FRK tlccir~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, properly and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, a - K ~~ ~amie I~U2ieJ . Street Address: Z 3 ~ 3 ~ %~~ ~eGee ~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall ~~ j Attn: Will Berg, Jr. ~,[ ho Ave. ~ ~~ 33 E. Ida f'//~/ , Meridian, ID 83642 ~ry ?0~~ June 6, 2007 r`~T~ ~'~~ MER~p Rk ~,c ~qN .~ Dear Mr. Berg, I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: ~ ~~" W ~~~~1`""`~ ~- Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Deaz Mr. Berg, - ~~~~ ~. ~ ~Tr p_ .a., _ ~" ,~~ , ,. ,.~~ ~~ CITY OF MERIDIAI~~ CITY C:I. FRK n.~~~~~ I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction; operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general. neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential chazacter of the same azea; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. -That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfaze by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glaze and odors; and That the Project will have vehiculaz approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, c ~~ `/t~ ~~ Street Address: `rn,ot~e ~,k w~cz Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, ~. ~ ~~j ~I .~V.~ JUN 1 ~ 2001 j,l„~ OF' M~RIDIq~r .-. FRK C?FF~rF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire .protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, i 1' ~ _ G' Street Address: ~7~d /v. ~!C!`(-l~ 2 ~C;~. Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 2007 Dear Mr. Berg, l iECE1VED CITyJUN 187 CITS•C~ERKFO plgF I am sending this communication as a concerned citizen of the city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, .drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property that will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. Sincerely, Street Address: '~33cj H( .(-,t ,~y~r c,r, C~ Meridian, ID 83646 Meridian City Hall Attn: Will Berg, Jr. 33 E. Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 June 6, 20Q7 Dear Mr. Berg, l am sending this communication as a concerned citizen ofthe city of Meridian for inclusion in the official city file regarding the following situation. I oppose the construction of, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for, the Selway Apartments at Lochsa Falls (171 unit multifamily dwelling), as proposed in City of Meridian Case No. CUP-02-012, and any related documents (the "Project"). Specifically, I oppose the Project on the following grounds: 1. That the proposed Project is not harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, and is not in accordance with the requirements of Meridian City Code or Idaho State law; 2. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Project will not be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood nor with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will adversely change the essential character of the same area; 3. That the Project will adversely affect other property in the vicinity; 4. That the Project will not be adequately served by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer; nor that the person responsible for the Project shall be able to adequately provide such services; 5. That the Project will create excessive additional cost for public facilities and services, and will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; 6. That the Project will involve activities and processes and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to persons, property and the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, fumes, glare and odors; and 7. That the Project will have vehicular approaches to the property drat will create interference with traffic on surrounding public streets. RECEIVE JUN i g p~~ C~ COERKE~ DIq F Street Address: I ~3 1 (.,~-~- (,U•4-~~\ , Meridian, ID 83646 ~49E J f RECEIVED JUN t 5 X007 June 13, 2007 City of Meridian Atm: Will Berg 33 E. Idaho Meridian, ID 83642 RE: Proposed Selway Apartments Dear Mr. Berg: City Of Meridian City Clerk Office Our names' are John & Rachel Nelson and we are homeowners' in the Kelly Creek subdivision. Our home is at 2479 W. Wapoot Dr. and is on the corner of Goddard Creek and Wapoot, which is kitty corner from the proposed Selway Apartment complex. We are writing to you to express our concerns regazding the proposed apartments and we are asking you to please consider our concerns when you are voting on the proposed development. We have three main concerns regazding this development. First, we are concerned about the increase in traffic. The main street into our subdivision, Goddard Creek, is already a very busy street during the morning and afternoon rush hour. The proposed entrance to the Selway apartment complex is within our subdivision off of Goddard Creek. As of now, the proposal is to add 171 units. If you average at least 1.5 cars per unit, then we are looking at an estimated 256.5 additional vehicles that will be entering and exiting our subdivision on a daily basis. There are several young children that live within the Kelly Creek & Locsha Falls subdivisions. We are worried about the safety of our children with the increase in vehicles. We also aze concerned about the pollution and congestion that will accompany the increase in vehicles. We foresee that exiting our subdivision may be a nightmare. Second, we are concerned about the impact this development will have on our schools. We have an eight year old and a four year old. Our eight year old will be attending the brand new Paramount Elementary school that is opening in the fall. From our understanding, the school has not even opened and it is at capacity. If this is the case, the average classroom will have at least 25 children, which is already overwhelming for the faculty and staff. If the proposed apartment complex is approved, the children in the apartments will attend Paramount. We are womed that the classroom sizes will increase even more and that our child's education will be affected. Third, we are extremely concerned about diminished property values. We bought our home knowing that the property values in Meridian continue to increase each yeaz. `~~-5~ ~- Before we purchased our home, we called the city to see what could possibly be put in the open field next to us. We were informed it was zoned R-8, which worst case would mean town homes or patio homes. Never did we think that apartments would be built next to $300,000-$600,000 homes. Another issue is the aesthetics of the apartment buildings. We were told that the apartments are not considered part of the Kelly Creek or the Locsha Falls subdivisions, and therefore do not have to have the same aesthetics as the homes in the neighborhood. We don't think that this is a fair conclusion, since you actually have to enter the Kelly Creek subdivision to access the one and only entrance of the proposed apartment complex and that the apartments will only be 20 feet from the property line of the homes on Wapoot Dr. In conclusion, we understand that apartments are an important part of our community and that there is a need for them. However, we don't feel that this is the appropriate location for an apartment complex. We are not centrally located to any type of shopping and we do not have any type of mass transit at this point. We feel that an apartment complex would be better suited on a busy thoroughfare, such as Eagle Rd., Franklin Rd., or Fairview Rd. where it is closer to shopping and transit. We are urging you to re-evaluate the location and the need in our area for the proposed apartments. Sincerely, ~ ~. hn Nelson Rachel Nelson