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13 February 2008
City of Meridian
Planning and Zoning Commission
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: CUP Application for Meridian Eye Care
125 West Cherry Lane
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
who has reviewed the application for the new Meridian Eye Care building, located in the
Old Town District at 125 West Cherry Lane. The HPC would like to express its concern
with this application, specifically the proposed exterior elevation design.
The applicant is suggesting that because this property is located on the fringe of
the Old Town District, it ought to be exempt from the Downtown Design Guidelines.
Our view is that a fringe property such as this is just as critical as any found deeper in the
core in that it not only defines the edge of the Old Town District, it sets the tone of the
District for those entering from the north. In our opinion, the proposed building design
does not reflect the historic aesthetic the City is seeking in the Old Town District. As to
the site development requirements, we will defer to the Planning Staff and the Planning
& Zoning Commission.
We appreciate this opportunity to express our reservations with this application.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please do not hesitate to contact me by
phone at 846-9033.
Sincerer
Walte mdgren, Chair
Historic Preservation Commission
City of Meridian