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AGENDA
MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 17, 1990
I ITEM:
MIN[TIBS OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD APRIL 3, 1990: (APPROVED)
1: PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE REQUEST BY VALENTI & TIMSON: (APPROVEI:)
2: PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST BY CHERRY LANE DEVEIAPMENT: (FINDINGS ID BE PREPARED)
3: PUBLIC T~AR~G: PRrr.rMrniARY PLAT FOR CHERRY LANE VILLAGE #3:(FINDINGS TO BE FRFF'ARED)
4: PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE REQUEST BY W.H. MOORS: (CONTINUED UNTIL NEXT: MEETING)
5: PUBLIC HEARING: PuRr.TM1NARY PLAT FOR MERIDIAN PLACE #3: (TABLED)
6: REQUEST BY AMYX & PETER COVIIQO ID RDCONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
CREAMERY BUILDING: ((APPROVED)
7: COVIIQPNPS ON MERIDIAN MANOR # 6: TABLED AT THE LAST MEETING: (APPROVED)
8: KQffiERLY C!-II~I~ESS: FIRES~C)RKS PERMIT: (CANCELLED)
9: PEPS MICHELSON:
10: Department Reports:
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APRIL 17, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order by Mayor Grant P.
Kingsford at 7:30 P.M.:
Members Present: Ron Tolsma, Bert Myers, Max Yerrington, Bob Giesler:
Others Present: Raleigh Haws, Joe Lanbuth, Chuck Peden, Karen Peden,
Norman Fuller, Cindy Paul, Marcia Burton, Ken & Rita Northness, Marlin Brown, Stephen
Dyer, Julie Parker,L? Bolts, Bruce Murdoch, Barb Stott, John Rada, Bob Stotts, Gary
Lee, Winston Moore, Paul $ white, Don Knickrehen, Jeff Moore, Neal Russell, K. Buemeler,
Gary Timson, Karen Bertello, Kurt Johnson, Pete Covino, Dave Roylance, Peter Michaelson,
Jeff Connolly, Wayne Crookston, Dale Ownby, Jack Riddlemoser,i
The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to approve the Minutes of the
Previous Meeting held April 3, 1990 as written:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM #l: PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE REQUEST BY VALENTI & TIMSON:
Kingsford: I will open the Public Hearing, is there anyone present who wishes to
testify.
Dale Ownby, 1195 E. Overland, was sworn.:by the attorney.
Ownby: I would like to point out that immediately south of the property is a proposed
new post office, the property immediately east is duplexes, the property to the north
is one residence and from that point on north to Fairview is zoned Commercial. The
properties that would adjoin it on the west side on the other side of E. 1st St. is mixed
use between Commercial & Residential. The City Engineer requested either an easement
or ingress or egrees to either repair the sewer line in the future or to extend the sewer
line from the north boundary of the property to the south boundary of the property>and
the new owner would be receptive in allowing that to happen. I'd be glad to answer any
questions the Council might have.
Giesler: When talking about the changes with the sewer, would that be a cost to the
homeowner or to the City?
Engineer Smith: We did some work at the end of the line and installed a new manhole, and
we did provide a short stub out of the manhole to the south should the need arise to
service that property to the south. If it stays as a post office property .that will
sewer to the southwest corner of the proposed building so we wouldn't need to extend
the sewer for that particular parcel. Frbm the south boundary is 92 feet, but the
sewer right now goes across the majority of that distance, it would have to extend maybe
30 ft. to get to the south boundary should the need arise.
Ownby: The only thing that the buyer requested was that if the City would choose to do
that, the purpose in buying this property if for some of the essetic value in the back
yard for professional photography and he wouldlike to have the privilege to move some
of those bushes, trees, etc. forward for the City to put in a line back there.
Kingsford: Anyone else to testify, being no response. the Public Hearing is closed.
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The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to approve the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law for the Valenti & Timson Rezone.
Roll Call Vote: Yerrington - Yea; Giesler - Yea; Myers - Yea; Tolsma - Yea:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to have the Attorney prepare
an Ordinance of rezoning for this property.
Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM #2: PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST BY CHERRY LANE DEVELOPMENT:
Crookston: I have a conflict of interest on this issue therefore Mr. Riddlemoser will
preside during this Agenda Item and the second item, I think it's appropriate that 2
step down at this time.
Giesler: I also have a conflict of interest on this issue therefore I will step down
on this issue.
Kingsford: I will open the Public Hearing, is there anyone present who wishes to offer
testimony on this request.
Don Knickrehen, 1403 Mace Rd., Eagle, was sworn by the Attorney.
Knickrehen: I represent the developers of Cherry Lane Village. The development was originally
a development by New Pacific out of Seattle with conjunction with Mr. Fuller. The City
approved the original Master Plan, it was a plan that called far the entire development
including the golf course. Cherry Lane #3 was actually platted in preliminary plat but
it was not developed. Development was postponed because of the economony. Recently
times have improved, Mr. White and his partners have bought out the remaining unsold
lots in the subdivision and bought the undeveloped land that was part of the original
preliminary plat for #3 and some additional land that will be No. 4 & No. 5 around the
Golf Course. They are here tonight to get approval of the No. 3 plat and proceed with
that development. The Golf Course has been developed and turned over to the City.
Because of the time lapse between the original preliminary plat approval and this
current effort to go forward it was suggested that we should seek reapproval of the
preliminary plat. The three variances that are before you involve a request for a
variance on the pressurized irrigation system, also a minor variance on the City
requirement that there be 70 ft. lot frontage and 20 ft. setback from the street with
regard to some culdesac lots, the third item is a request for variance from the City
requirement for street lights, we are requesting an alternative there. Explained the
reasons for the variance requests. Stated that if the Council feels stongly that in
the future there need to be pressurized irrigation systems in these subdivisions
the developer would be willing to settle for putting in dry lines at this time and then
address the balance of the system when the Standards are set up. The lot frontage
setback is for the culdesac lots. With regard to the street lights, we are proposing
that there be yard lights in this development.
Kingsford: Anyone else from the public who wishes to offer testimony.
Stephen Boyer, 3663 Woodmont, was sworn by the attorney.
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Boyer: I would like to address the request for variance from street lights. If the
proposed subdivision is to have yard lights and that they are to have the automatic
onroffs, that needs to be made a part of the covenants and that it is strictly upheld.
The current subdivisions No. 1 & No. 2 currently have that same requirement, however,
currently there is less than 40~ compliance with that requirement. The use of yard
lights to replace street lights is totally ineffective in the current subdivision.
Kingsford: Anyone else present who wishes to testify, being no response, I will close
the Public Hearing on the Variance by Cherry Lane Development.
Myers: Gary, since you are involved with this pressurized water system, I suspect that
this is a similar type thing as what we have had with other subdivision, we could go
ahead and approve the variance with the idea that they put in the dry lines at this ..point,
until we get the standards set, is that what your recommendation would be.
Engineer Smith: Yes, I think we could follow along the same lines that we did with the
Vineyards Subdivision.
Tolsma: On that street light variance we just went through that with someone else.
Kingsford: We have had street light variance in a number of subdivisions.
Myers: Could there be something with the Building Inspector that when he inspects that
could be checked also.
Kingsford: Mr. Boyer, is it your opinion that they just don't turn them on or just not
replacing bulbs when they burn out.
Boyer: It's a combination of both. Also there are three new houses in Cherry Lane #1
that don't even have yard lights installed and they have been built for over a year now.
There is nothing in the covenants of Cherry Lane No. 1 & 2 that gives the homeowners
Association any sort of enforcability to see that the yard lights are installed.
Knickerhen: I realize that the Public Hearing has been closed but maybe I can address this.
We have no objection at all to putting a specific requirement in the covenants requiring
the individual yard lights and requiring that they be maintained in working order.
Riddlemoser: Who would you propose to see that those covenants were enforced.
Knickerhen: We'd have a provision that any homeowner could see that they were enforced.
Of course the City could make it a condition.
The pressurized aystem iswell intended but there is clot of problems and
Kingsford: I would suggest that we look at there being an option, under state law we are
not allowed to use users fees, or hookup fees to drill wells but I don't think it would be
a bad idea if we gave the option that they could either pay a fee that the City would drill
a well or that they could provide that pressurized system. It seems to me like there is
some real problems that we haven't overcome yet.
The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to have the attorney prepare Findings
of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Cherry Lane Development, for the variance requests-
for irrigation systems, 70 ft. lot frontage setbacks, and the street lights in the
subdivisions.
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Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM Ik3: PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CHERRY LANE VILLAGE 1k3:
Kingsford: At this time I will open the Public Hearing, is there anyone present
who wishes to offer testimony.
Don Knickerhen, 1403 Mace Rd., Eagle, was sworn by the attorney.
Knickerhen: I'd like to have Gary Lee from JUB describe the subdivision in general.
Gary Lee, 1990 Turnberry Way, was sworn by the attorney.
Lee: The project itself is approximately 35 acres in size, it consists of 96 single
family lots, they all conform to the City Standard size. The development will include
public services. All the streets will be improved to ACRD Standards. There was an
issue brought up at P & Z level and that was the Woodmont Street being a collector.
First of all it isn't really a collector street, it's a fifty foot wide residential
street. After discussions with the staff at ACRD, currently Turnberry Way and portions
of Interlachen are reaching their maximum capacity, any further development would push
it over the edge and exceed the requirement by 80 ~, so we do need to have that
second access. Keep in mind as the development expands into Cherry Lane No. 4 to the
north there will be another point of access on Ten Mile.
Knickerhen: Once again I'd like to point out that the plat now that is proposed is
the same plat that was approved ten years ago. There only seem to be two issues
that came up at the P & Z level. Explained a drawing presented to the Council.
The fence would be places along Ten Mile.
Myers: What kind of a fence are you going to put up there?
Knickerhen: A 6 ft. grape stake.
Myers: is there going to be any provisions for maintenance.
Knickerhen: There willbe a requirement in the covenants that each homeowner maintain
his portion of the fence.
Stephen Boyer, 3663 Woodmont, was sworn by the Attorney.
Boyer: I represent the Homeowners Association of Cherry Lane Village No. #1 & No. 2.
The homeowners association has through its board developed a position statement for this
development, I would like to go through that with you. Concern is focused in the following
areas: #l - That Woodmont St. not be allowed to be a through street, if Woodmont
is allowed to become a through street or collector it will efectively destroy the
residential quality of this street, currently there are approximately 150 homes in the
existing subdivision and the patrons of Cherry Lane Golf Course utilizing the one
entrance-exit to the subdivision. The proposed plan will merely shift the majority
of this problem from Interlachen to Woodmont. Voiced concerns about speeding vehicles.
At the Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing on March 13, 1990 the developer was directed
by that body to with the staff of ACHD to address these issues of vehicle speed on Woodmont.
To date it does not appear that such contact nor such concerns have been undertaken.
The homeowners have gone as far as to draw an alternative design which has been reviewed
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by the City Engineer and with the staff of ACRD. This plan has it's faults, but it
does indicate that there are alternative designs that can be used to create a solution
to this issue so that it can be effectively addressed for the safety and well being
of Cherry Lane residents. Item #2 - There have been nummerous families with small
children move in, currently within the subdivision there are no recreation play facilities
or open areas except for the golf course on which children can play. The closest area
other than the Golf Course is Fuller Park, however this park is approximately 1/4 mile
south of the subdivision and is only accessible via two major arterials Cherry Lane
& Ten MIle. Additionally this park is not within easy sight of these streets due to
distance and crops that are in the fields. This distance, remoteness and inaccessibility
render this facility unacceptable as a place for children to go and play. Item #3-
The developer has not expressed any time frames for the time progress of this three
phase development. For example when will the first phase start or other estimated
dates of concern are the start dates for phases B & C and future expansions and the
availability of other access routes to Ten Mile. No. #4 - The landscaping requirements
for the common areas of the subdivision are a must. The access from Ten Mile must be
adequately landscaped to avoid the potential of the Ten Mile access becoming a no-mans
land that currently exists on the Cherry Lane south side of the current subdivision.
No. #5 - The proposed subdivision needs to have well conceived enforceable set of covenants,
conditions and restrictions and an active mandatory homeowners association. No. #6 -
There is no provision currently identified with this development that requests this
developer to assist in further development of the golf course.
The 96 lots that are proposed in this development are based on an average of $19,000 lot
price would equal approximately $1,824,000, of the twenty homes on Woodmont if you
averaged them at $90,000 a piece you have 1,800,000. These requests are based on an
economic factor of the homeowners that are there, therefore we would respectfully request
that action on this proposal be delayed until such time that these items are addressed
and solutions which are acceptable or within reason to be acceptable to the homeowners,
developer and to the City.
Kingsford: Is there anyone else present to testify.
Bruce Murdoch, 1940 Interlachen, was sworn by the attorney.
Murdoch: I have been a resident of Interlachen Way for the past twelve years and during
that twelve years I've watched the subdivision grow at a tremendous rate and most of the
growth seems to be towards the back of the subdivision. Because of that it has increased
the traffic flow on Interlachen tremendously. There is two main reasons, the golf course
brings in alot of public as well as the majority of the people that live in the
subdivision live in the back. The second reason is that it has been a main connector, its
the only connector going to the back of the subdivision right now. I feel that it is
necessary that we do have the Woodmont entrance off of Ten Mile as well as the other
approved entrances off Ten Mile to accomodate those homeowners that live in the back.
I feel it would be a big mistake to change the plans considering the traffic flow that we
have on Interlachen Way.
Kingsford: Is there anyone else from the public to testify.
John Rada, 3650 Woodmont, was sworn by the Attorney.
Rada: When I bought out there it was my understanding that that was unplatted land and
we didn't realize that that was already platted out. I'm not opposed to having addition
to the subdivision, I think that's a good thing. But i think there is an alternative
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way to have the traffic exit onto Ten Mile that we can do it naturally without having_
alot of traffic and having a high speed through there. I would also like to see
somebody extend the Golf Course, that's an asset. We do have a lot of small children
out there and it's a very good area to live and I'd like to see it developed but I'd
like to see maybe an alternative plan, it would slow the traffic down naturally.
Kingsford: Anyone else.
Barbara Stotts, 3659 Woodmont Dr., was sworn by the Attorney.
Stotts: We are the two lots where the extension of Woodmont is. When we bought out
there in August of 1986 we were told by the Realtor that it would not be platted for
at least fifteen years and that's why we bought, we have small children. I understand
that there has to be another way to come there but I just don't think that Woodmont
is the right way simply because we are mostly families with small children.
Robert Stotts, 3659 woodmont, was sworn by the Attorney.
Stotts: From everything I've heard here tonight it sounds like Woodmont is going to
become a Collector's Street and a fifty foot wide Collector street. Woodmont will
become the closest entrance to the subdivision should that go through. There is alot
of people with small children and I just don't think it should be.
Kent Johnson, I own property on Woodmont, Stanwhich & Interlachen, was sworn by the
Attorney.
Johnson: I just sold a house on Stanwhich about two months ago and the first thing
that the people asked me, they have two kids, was what the future plans for the
subdivision were. I told them to the best of my knowledge, being aware of Phase 3,
that Woodmont was going to be the primary street to Ten MIle, and based on that
information they chose the Stanwhich property. No matter what street it's going to
be you will effect someone who has children.
Stephen Boyer: I justhave-a couple of-personal comments. Number one I have talked to
at least five other homeowners who would probably be in the same position as Mr. Johnson
who just testified that they will be putting there lots and there homes on the currect
lots if this is approved. I agree with Mr. Murdoch comments that a mistake was made on
Interlachen, let`s not make the same mistake on Woodmont. I recently received a new
issue of Golf Illistrated and there was quite an article in there concerning course owners.
Don Knickerhen: Mr. Boyer adressed several concerns some of which I think may be
legitimate but some I think are entirely not ligitimate. I understand the concerns
about traffic on Woodmont, there will be more there, but this also takes a relief from
traffic from some of the other homeowners. There was no direction from Planning &
Zoning to change the plan, there was discussion about alternative devices that might be
considered and the developer indicated that he would be willing to look. at those. We
would be perfectly happy to have speed bumps if ACFID will allow them. The speeds of
traffic are caused by people that are speeding not by the subdivision. With regard to
no recreationalfacilities, I think that is inappropriate, I don't believe its appropriate
or lawful for the City Council to require developers to build parks and dedicate them in
return for approving a subdivision plat. Explained further about the landscaping that is
to be along Ten Mile Road. We are perfectly willing to have-the covenants say that it is
a condition that the lights be maintained. Lastly With regard to the issue of wanting the
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developer to build the rest of the golf course, we don't own that land and secondly I
think that would be an inappropriate requirement. We would ask for your favorable
consideration.
Myers: On the park situation, is there any possibility in this phase of the development
that you folks could work with the homeowners in 1 & 2 to put together some'_kind of a
park plan in there some place.
Knickerhen: I don't believe it's an issue that has been addressed. I'm certain that
if the homeowners association got together and wanted to acquire some land we would
cooperate with. them in doing so and jointly developing it but I don't think we are
going to go in and develops a park for everybody else.
Myers: The thought that I have is that the kids seem to think that the golf course is
a park and its not. If we had a park maybe we wouldn't have the kids out on the golf
course.
Kingsford: Paul & I have talked about the development of the other nine holes and he has
agreed that he will pay for each lot that sales into a fund for the development of the
next nine.
Gary Lee: i would just like to address the issues on Woodmont and my discussions with
ACHD. I did follow up after the P & Z Meeting and discuss speed alternatives on any
residential street, Woodmont imparticular. As you know that particular alignment was
fairly well established when the golf course was developed. The land was deeded to
the City and there was a fifty foot right of way strip remaining for the street.
ACRD won't take a stance on the issue of speed, they won't allow speed bumps. I also
live on Turnberry, I have small children and we know what it is like to have traffic,
but we alsozknow that the original master plan called for future connecting streets none
of which are collectors. As far as the alternate methods to help slow the traffic, there
really at this point there are no other alternatives because of the land situation.
Any changes you make to the street alignment course would have to be approved by ACHD
and they are not going to approve anything with sharper turns, they won't approve 90 degree
turns unless it's an intersection.
Myers: What's the other route that's going to go into Ten Mile.
Kingsford: It goes between third green and fourth tee-box.
Lee: Explains the accesses.
Myers: So eventually when those other phases come in your going to have another two or
three roads coming in off of Ten Mile.
Lee: There will be two more roads coming in off of Ten Mile in addition to Woodmont.
Kingsford: The master plan was approved in 1979 so it's been something that has been
available at the County Recorders and here at City Hall all those years. Anyone else
from the Public, see none, I will close the Public Hearing.
Myers: what is your time element on Phase 3, 4, & 5?
Knickerhen: In terms of specific time frame to develop them, literally if we can get
three sold out this year, we'll move forward with four.
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Kingsford: Pending the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law at the next meeting
that issue would be determined at that time, I would like to express th anks to all
of you that offered testimony.
ITEM #4: PUBLIC HEARING: REZONE REQUEST BY W.H. MOORE:
Kingsford: Winston Moore will you please come
forward.
Winston Moore, 11665 Thomas Drive, Hoise, was sworn by the Attorney:
Moore: I am the applicant for a rezone of 5 acres which is a portion of approximately
a 22 acre parcel that I own. Approximately at the southeast corner of the Meridian
Interchange. The purpose of the rezone is to allow us to proceed with development and
construction of a facility for Arnold Machinery Company. Arnold Machinery has been
in business for approximately 60 years and have had a presence in Boise for the past
thirty years. Due to an oversight on the part of our architect, when his office provided
the City Clerk with a list of names stating who should legally receive notice of the
Planning & Zoning Hearing considering this matterr inadvertently one or maybe two names
were left off. I believe that this puts you in a position that you can not make a decision
on my rezone tonight, is this correct. As I understand it I have two alternatives
one is to reinitiate or reapply for a rezone which will take two to three months, or
if the folks who were not noticed would agree to sign a waiver of notice, they would
not loose there chance to testify. The developers of Meridian Greens, Glenco I believe
is the name which I also believe is owned by Glen Scott & Norm Fuller and I have talked
with these gentlemen and discussed the possibility of their signing such a waiver and
there not inclined to do that prior to this meeting but I've also had an opportunity
to meet a representative of the Meridian Greens Homeowners, a Mr. Larry Borteto and we
have tenativly scheduled a meeting with the homeowners on Thursday on next week at which
time I would present in great detail the project. After meeting with the homeowners then
Mr. Fuller, Scott or Glenco might consider signing the necessary piece of paper that would
allow you folks to give me a decision. If you were to defer an action on this for two
weeks until your next scheduled hearing - I would offer a request to defer action on this
until the next regular scheduled meeting.
Kingsford: I think that is appropriate. We have noticed it for Public Hearing so
certainly for those people that got the proper notice we will want to except that
Public testimony at this time. I'd recommend to the Council that we do continue this
matter until the next meeting.
Crookston: I think it would be appropriate to have some presentation of the circumstances
and the need for rezone at this time for two reasons, one if anyone from the public wants
to testify they can have an opportunity to see what you propose andsecondly that if the
waiver is obtained then we wouldn't have to do it again necessarily.
Kingsford: I think that that is appropriate for you to make a presentation at this time.
Moore: The rezone request is for five acres which is located south of Overland Road, north
on the freeway approximately I35 yards west of the Western States Dealership. The reason
for the rezone is that it is now zoned CC, but it takes either a CG or an IL. I have with
me tonight to answer any questions Billy Strite, Project Architect & David Roylance, Project
Engineer, we have the manager of the Boise Arnold Machinery present also. Also the
general contractor is here Neil Russell.
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Moore: The configuration of Arnold Machinery is that it fronts on Overland Road for.....
approximately 145 feet, the widest spot is about 240 ft. and it's about 1,000 ft. long ,...
which is the distance from OVerland to I-84. We are installing an entry road which
will parallel the west edge of the Arnold Machinery site about 1/2 way to the
freeway where it will culdesac, ultimately that road will serve the entire 22 acre.,
development. Arnold Machinery has no entrance or exit(ingressor egress) on or from
Overland Road. It has been suggested by the City that rather than our extending the.:'
sewer trunk line from its present termination point which is roughly at the north
east corner of the Western States Equipment property, we would have to extend it
westerly along the freeway to the corner of our property then run a service line
up to service the Arnold Facility. I was asked if I would consider cooperating with
the City and making a financial contribution at least equal to what it would cost us
to bring the sewer from the east, and certainly I say yes. The nature of Arnold Machinery
is basically an eight to five job, no night time activity, it will create essentially
no additional traffic. Explained to the Council a drawing which was presented of the
project. We have entered into what we call a Build to Suit Lease with Arnold Machinery.
I am the primary owner, landlord of this property and all the improvement on it for
at least fifteen years. In our build to suit agreement there is a clear provision
that the tenant has the responsibility to maintain every part of the facility including
the land and the landscaping in a manner consistent with first class appearance. I am
proud of the reputation that I have, our projects are immaculately maintained.
A meeting with Mr. Borteto, the Fullers & Glen Scott on Friday of last week, I was asked
a questions, would we cooperate with the Meridian Greens people by establishing some
landscaping at our entry. My answer to that is that we certainly will do that.
Giesler: Speaking of thelandscaping, did I hear you right, that the landscaping part
would be done originally by you and then the maintaining it would be up to Arnold Machinery.
Moore: The developer myself provides all the materials, the building & everything.
The tenant takes care of all the expenses of maintaining the property. In the event
that they should neglect to maintain the building or the landscaping we have the
right or obligation to go in and take care of that. The cost of the facility including
the land will be between $1,400,000. and $1,500,000.
Kingsford: Is there anyone else who wishes to offer testimony.
Larry Bertetto, 665 Antigua, was sworn by the attorney.
Bertetto: I was present at the meeting held, and I just want to make it clear that
I was there representing myself not the people. One of the concerns is the way
this building faces you only see part of the side of the building, We looked at the
picture and to be quite frank with you it looks like a junk yard, with what is handled in
there. What protection do we have? My concern is if he is given a delay and he meets
with the people of that subdivison on the 26th, the following Tuesday is pretty fast time.
Giesler: I have been by there and it is pretty well, I can see where you are coming from
and the only thing that I can say is that if you'll or any of the homeowners, the only
thing I can say that you have going for you, is that if you go look at some of Mr. Moore's
other projects that should help out.
Kingsford: I know Mr. Moore to be of the very highest integrity. I would amphlify what
Mr. Giesler said.
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Moore: If any one of us visited Arnold Machinery's existing facility in Garden City
we'd be apauled by it, it does look terrible. That is why they have decided to
relocate. There will be equipment on display but no rusty parks or junk sitting out.
Ken Northness, 1703 S.E. 3rd Way, was sworn by the attorney:
Northness: I am a concerned homeowner in Meridian Greens. .Our water pressure is low
in Meridian Greens now. As I understand it, Arnold Machinery has two divisions, one is
a machinery division & a materials division, I assume they are going to move both
divisions onto this five acres. School buses unload Meridian Greens kids right there on
Overland Road, I don't think anything was said"about widening the road. He said the
access road will be for both the five acres and the twenty acres, is that correct. We
appreciate his move to cooperate with landscaping.
Vern Labernik-, 555 E_ Antigua, was sworn by the attorney.
Labernik: There was a comment made about a three net, a three net is the tennant pays
the taxes, the maintenance and the insurance. Zonings were created for highest and
best uses, I think this is of upmosta inportance. Has there been an impact statement.
done, if so I would like a copy of it. How about a frontage road paralleling I-84,
that would be a much better access.
Moore: I would like to briefly respond to Mr. Northness's comments. He is concerned
about water usage, yes we will be using water there. We are"in fact widening Overland
Road on our side, we are creating what they call a decel lane, we are doing curbs &
gutters and a couple hundred feet of sidewalk.
Kingsford: I just became .aware,:-of.:a watery:pressube::probl2mu':Mr;~,Emller has been doing
some investigation with regard to whether it's our rein or laterals or what -
Whatever the problem is it is our intent to have adequate water pressure there.
Meeting for Thursday April 26th. At this time I'd like to recommend that the Council
continue this until the next scheduled Council meeting.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to continue this until the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Motion Carried: All Yea:
There was a short recess.
ITEM #5: PDBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MERIDIAN PLACE #3:
Kingsfotd: Is there anyone present who wishes to testify, if so please come forward,
state your name and be sworn.
Julie Parker, 10900 Goldenrod Ave, Boise was sworn by the attorney:
Parker: I am representing the developer. We are proposing a 42 lot subdivision, one
lot is to beset aside for the well lot for the pressurized irrigation system. We are
continuing with City sewer and water. There have been concerns about low water
pressure and we are going to be working with the City Engineer and participating in any
effort he sees that would help to alleviate that. These are all 8,000 sq. ft. minimum
lots. We will have restrictive covenants for maintenance of the well lot and all streets
are to be constructed. o ACHD's standards. We are reducing the size of Chateau
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE #11
through ACHD's approval from a 60 to a 50 to make this a residential rather than a
collector. The drain that raps along the south of our property will be tiled.
Any irrigation that is around our property or near it that travels through our property
will be addressed so that all concerned land owners adjacent or downstream from. the
project will continue to receive their water.
Giesler:Have you seen a copy of the letter from Mr. Hawes, he is concerned about the
provisions about Engineers for an easement to maintain the lateralls of water distribution
box that serves for irrigation for his property.
Parker: We would prefer that all irrigation be retained on his property, since we will not
be utilizing any of that irrigation water.
Tolsma: You didn't have any problem with the City Engineer's comments.
Parker: No.
Kingsford: Is there anyone else to testify.
Marcia Burton, 1011 E. Chateau, was sworn by the attorney.
Burton: I would like to know if at this time they know which lots those duplexes are going
to be on.
Parker: In the culdesac area towards the top.
Burton: Voiced concerns about property value and having small houses and the additional
traffic. There is a real water problem. When you can't water your lawn and run the
dishwasher at the same time it's pretty bad. At this point with that lot being undeveloped
it was a fire hazard. Currently what is being done about the water pressure situation.
If something is being done when can we see the results. We respectfully ask that you
delay any construction in that area until the current water situation is taken care
of.
Raleigh Hawes, 530 Blue Heron Ln., was sworn by the attorney.
Hawes: I attended the P & Z meeting and submitted information concerning the drain
and the irrigation system that serves farm property that I have to the west of this
proposed subdivision. There is a drain that runs east & west that they are talking
about covering and providing a drain system engineered to handle the surface or subsurface
water, however there is also a drain that goes north & south for 150 ft. which tonight
Julie has not addressed. The other situation that I have is in the NW corner there
is a laterall that runs east and west, it's a main laterall, it serves I believe one
hundred and some acres to the north. At that junction on the NE corner it goes directly
north and serves some farm ground to the north and to the west. There is an irrigation
box there that serves the farm ground directly to the west, my farm ground, the corner
of this particular property line is right in the middle of this irrigation box. Now,
to move that box would entail a considerable amount of work on someones part to relocate
that. It's this particular area that I'd requested an easement.
Tolsma: How have they responded to moving this box or putting in a new one.
Hawes: They have not responded.
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APRIL 17,1990
PAGE #12
Myers: If that is a Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District requirement then it just has
to be done, right?
Hawes: Nampa-Meridian doesn't impact anything except the water coming over the weir
at Locust Grove, and that's the only area that it doesn't. The responsibility of that
water and the box maintenance from their weir on down is the responsibility of the land
owners.
Kingsford: Anyone else that would like to offer testimony.
Liz Bolts, 984 Claybourne, was sworn by the attorney.
Bolts: I was at the P & Z Meeting held March 13, 1990 and we were told that the Swings
had been given permission to the and stub the drain. I have since spoken to John Anderson
at Nampa-Meridian about two weeks ago and he informed me that he knew nothing in writing
that had been approved to the Swings to the and stub the drain. Two to Three days after
we had been to the P & Z Meeting we called and the ditch rider came out and he had no
information of the drain being covered. Water is a problem. I have spoken to the Mayor
about the water problem. We are not opposed to development but if it's going to put
our lives in detriment we don't for see that it's going to do anybody any good. We need
to address the problem before we move forward. We don't want duplexes if they are going
to turn into rental trash. I would also like to know what you're going to do to help
us with the water situation, traffic, etc. I would also say that there should not be
any building in this area until these problems are solved.
Kingsford: Accepted eleven (11) letters voicing concerns about the development.
Cindy Paul, 2043 NE 10th, was sworn by the attorney.
Paul: Voiced concerns about traffic, property values & again the water situation.
Joe Lambuth, 904 E. Willowbrook Dr, was sworn by the attorney:
Lambuth: I also want to stress the fact about the water situation. The two subdivisions
that are going in on both sides of Locust Grove, is the water coming from Meridian or
do they have their own systems.
Kingsford: Those are from Meridian..
Lambuth: It makes you feel kind of silly to stand in your yard and water your lawn with
hardly any water coming out. When I paid my water bill I asked them why the fluctuation
of water, I was told they were putting in some kind of control in the pump house at Jericho
& Willowbrook. Whatever they've done it sure isn't doing the job. We also have a speed
problem. Voiced concerns about property value a1so.I emvery strong against this.
Engineer Smith: As the Mayor indicated we've tried several things but there are no working.
I've got some plans that were just returned from the a Consulting Engineer which will
require a significant discharge to Jackson Stub Drain. The problem isn't the water quantity
we have a well there that pumps 1300 gallons a minute. The problem is that based on
the development of that area vs. the quantity of water that is pumped most of the water
heads back towards town to the tank. When the pump shuts off it basically lowers the
water pressure. I hadn't been aware of any zero pressure. The reports we've had were
in terms of minutes but I know it may seem like minutes when your standing in the shower
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE #13
and the water stops but I think it is more in terms of seconds, because the register
that we had on the meters showed that to be just an instantaneous drop in pressure then
resume pressure.
Kingsford: Let's have the water department out there examining this and lets be moving
along as rapidly as we can with this device.
Lambuth: The last three times I've used my sprinklier system the pressure is down,
i have to pull the heads up because the pressure is not high enough to raise them.
Engineer Smith: The problem is not when the pump is running, the problem is when the
pampa turns off.
Sandra Seely, 802 E. Willowbrook Drive, was sworn by the attorney.
Seely: As tax payers my husband & I are against this subdivison going in mainly because
of the smaller homes and the duplexes, we feel it will bring down our property value.
Also upset at the fact that your even considering letting another house be built with
Joplin Elementary being so crammed. We feel that it's not only in-excuseable it's irresponsible,
I agree with the water situation, I think anyone of us would invite any of the water
people to come to our home and take a shower and see how long they can stay in there
without the soap drying on there skin. The traffic is a problem, we need a light at
the corner of Jericho & Fairview. The children are in danger when they plan on Jericho.
Kingsford: Anyone else?
Jeff Conley, 1120 E. Chateau, was sworn by the attorney.
Conley: I also have concern with the water pressure. Voiced concerns about traffic
and property values.
Liz Bolts, 984 Claybourne Drive. I would like to request that maybe the homeowners
in Meridian Place #2 could get together with the Swings or we could ask them to be present
at the next Council Meeting if this were to continue instead of sending a representative
in their place. I was home the day the City came out to monitor the pressure, I don't
feel that a 24 hour monitor is going to give an acurate reading.
Ringsford: Anyone else, being no response I will close the Public Hearing.
Tolsma: I'd like to see this tabled at least until they get these water rights worked
out.
Myers: It sounds like these folks here have some real concerns.
Giesler: I am real concerned about the overcrowding of the schools. We are concerned
concerned about the school overcrowding also.
Kingsford: One thing that has been suggested to the school district and I wish they
would pursue it, is a development fee per lot, per house, per bedroom, a number of those
have been promoted I think they are very wnstructive.
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE #14
The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Giesler to table this until the next meeting
pending the water easements being addressed satisfactorily.
Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM #6: REQUEST BY AMYX & PETER COVINO TO RECONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CREAMERY
BUILDING:
Giesler: I have a question as to where Mr. Covino intends on putting a entrance for
his project.
Covino: Right across the street, it would be E. Broadway. There is currently a door
there and it used to be an entrance.
Giesler: Do you still have the access to the parking at the rear?
Covino: Yes we have parking on all sides. I can use your parking lot it looks like.
Kingsford: The parking over hear is the banks and it is private property, and they
don't have to let anybody park there.
Covino: I notice the City people park there.
Kingsford: They have allowed us to park there and their people are parking in some
of our parkings spaces as well.
Covino: We do have enough parking area however without any other parking places.
Giesler: Is Mr. Amyx's business still being conducted in that facility?
Covino: Depending on the outcome of this meeting tonight is business will be out towards
Mountain Home. As soon as I have permission I will then give him a deposit he will
take that and give it that man and as fast as I can get about fifty guys together we'll
move him out.
Giesler: In the Findings there was a note that the sewer service -
Covino: We are going to follow whatever it takes to put in water & sewer.
Myers: You mentioned you were going to bring the whole building up to code.
Covino: Just the part we are using.
Myers: It looks to me that the problem we have is the junk vehicles and the parking.
Covino: We can't move it until all that is gone. We will meet the code. We won't
take possession until we have met the code with his stuff out. That is the current
plan. Everything in that building will begone, he may leave a couple of antiques in
one area.
Yerrington: Are you leasing the entire building?
Covino: No, we are leasing approximately 20,000 sq. ft. about 1/3 of the building.
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE #15
Kingsford: What is Mr. Amyx's plan for the rest of that building?
Covino: His main thing is to make the whole thing into a Mini Mall. He has some
blue prints for it, what he is hoping is that a developer will buy the building
and hire him to remodel it according to his blue prints.
Kingsford: If he moves the automobiles out and puts in some other kind of hazardous
use in then - -
Covino: At that time the new tenant would be responsible for putting in the remainder
of the fire walls to separate us. You should realize that most of the walls in that
building are afoot to afoot and a half of solid concrete anyway.
Kingsford: It is my understanding that if you have a different hazard use there that
would require different kinds of electrical codes and different kinds of building
codes so we'll want to make .sure Ghat-that doesn't happen.
Covino: If a new tenant comes in and has some such thing I would suspect that they would
of course have to meet a certain code and if it changes my code then they should pay
for it.
Giesler: Regarding sidewalks, if we're going to use that parking in the back and the
entrance is in the front i think that there should be sidewalk down Meridian Street
for those people to get access to your game for safety purposes. We are in the
middle of really trying to dress the cortmunity up and for safety purposes< your never
going to sell me on the idea that that canapoy is the sidewalk, the people can not get up
on that. I think that those types of things have to come about sooner or later, if you
just do your part of it.
Covino: What I was asking for is, number one is he does expect to have that sold within
a year, so I'd only like for one year continuancy on that, and if you won't give me
that then I ask only to do my half because when the rest of it gets done they would
just tear it all out and redo it anyway.
Giesler: As far as my ownself I can't allow a one year, that hasn't worked in the past
it's made us look kind of you know we've had other people come in front of us and say
well you did it for others. As long as Mr. Amyx is still in that building I think
that I would require that you have the necessary, for me to approve that I would make
it as long as he is in there you would be required to meet codes for those types
with his business in there. At the time that he is gone - -
Covino: We would live with the code that is there, we would build it as if he were
going to move out, when he moves out then we would re code it, we don't ;have any
problem with that. On the sidewalks, the sidewalk people for the Highway department
has already given us permission that we don't have to do that, we can just simply
pay them $1500.00 and put it on hold for as long as we want. The technical end is that
we would not end up putting it in based on them telling you folks that we don't have
to have it which is contrary to what is written. All I'm asking is if we can't put that
on hold for a year that I at least only have to do my half.
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE #16
Covino: I don't know what the rest is going to be like when they do it, so I'd
put something in to be torn out six months or a year down the road. So at least
give me permission to do half and then I'll go to the highway and put that on hold
for $700.00. I have helped you folks in getting this place cleaned up and I'm after
having it look better also.
Giesler: Can I have an explanation on the Findings where it says the.co~mnisson when
could recommend, it doesn't sound to me like it's:a certificate, it's a done deal
certificate?
Crookston: The Findings, the Council can do their own Findings, they can ammehd the
Findings, if they think its appropriate. It's up to the Council. The Council has the
ultimate authority to decide.
Myers:If we approved the Findings the way they are then all of these things would have
to be met, right?
Kingsford:Ye~'also recommend that you specify that if it's your pleasure to specify that
in your motion.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve the Findings 6 Facts &
Conclusions of Law as written..
Roll Call Vote: Gielser - Yea; Myers - Yea; Tolsma - Yea: yerrington - Yea:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Yerrington to approve of the conditional
Use Permit conditioned upon meeting all the conditions in the Findings of Fact &
Conclusions of Law.
Roll Call Vote: Yerrington - Yea: Giesler - Yea; Myers - Yea: Tolsma - Yea:
Motion Carried:. All Yea:
ITEM ~l 7: COVENANTS ON MERIDIAN MANOR ~k6: TABLED AT THE LAST MEETING:
Crookston: I have had some conversations with Burt Smith, the developer, he submitted
amended covenants. I told him there was still a conflict in the covenants with
regard to pressurized irrigation. Explained to Council. (Tape on File) He also had a
clause in there about the City approving type & design of refabricated structures and I
didn't know whether or not the City wanted to get into approving these such things.
Kingsford: Is there a representative that would be willing to address these issues.
Bill Briggs, 7198 Cascade Dr., Boise: When the preliminary plat of Meridian Manor 6 & 7
we wanted to make some-changes in the lay out of the subdivision so we prepared a
new tenative for that area and submitted it to the Council and it was approved less than
a year ago but longer ago than when you adopted the pressurized irrigation ordinance.
No where throught the processing of the final plat for N0. 6 was the subject of
irrigation presented. We consider that subdivision to be exempt because. it had been
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APRIL 17, 1990
PAGE 1117
approved without it. Further there is really no practical way to get water to that
piece of land at this point. Subdivisions one through fine do not have any irrigation
water on them. As far as the pre-fab is concerned that is no problem.
Burt Smith: We would just as soon strike the pre-fab.
There was some discussion on setbacks. (Tape on file)
The Motion was made by Myers and .seconded by Yerrington to approve the Covenants on
Meridian Manor 116 with the one provision to be striken.
Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM 118: KIMBERLY CHAMBERS: FIREWORKS PERMIT: - WITHDREW:
ITEM 119: PETE MICHELSON:
Michelson: I am your representative with the air quality board. I would like to ask the
Council to respond to two concerns, one of them as you: know our air quality ordinance
in Meridian has expired and that leaves us in a rather ambiguous situation. I would
encourage you to proceed to do something about that. I think that it amounts to passing
an interim ordinance. Secondly I would like you to respond to my concern about how
to proceed.
Tolsma: We've went down on violations, now all of a sudden they want to change the
whole program. Why not leave it alone if the violations are going down.
Kingsford: I would recommend to the Council that we do go ahead and look at an Ordinance
to get us through the rest of the year.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to draw us up an Ordinance to get
us through the year similar to the one we have now.
Giesler: Abstained:
Motion Carried: All Yea:
ITEM #10: DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Engineer Smith: I want to apologize to the Mayor and Council for the comments we received
tonight on the low water pressure in that Meridian Place Area. I truthfully didn't
know until I read the P & Z comments that the low water pressure was still with us to
that extent. The control unit itself was about $3,000.00. Explained additional information
about the pump.
Myers: I'd like to thank the Chief of Police as well as the Fire Chief and Bill Allen
for bringing afire truck & police car over for the Meridian Optomist Easter Egg Hunt.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to clean up the Stubblefield & Union
Pacific property. and bill them accordingly.
Motion Carried: All Yea:
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PAGE #18
Being no further business to come before the Council the Motion was made by Myers and
seconded by Yerrington to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.:
Meeting Adjourned:
(TAPE ON FILE)
APPROVED:
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Dear Veighbor: ,
Attached is a map of a proposed new subdivision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place IIS is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will !lave to dig up back yards. to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a po~titive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new "
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
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'ine Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on We~esrlay, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing .:his copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, ~ am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
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tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be man ator
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards. to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new "
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining acces
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
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The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on may, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. ?lease plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforemen ned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III sub vis'on.~,
NAME
ADDRESS /033 C,C~A~,A(/~- ~2~
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1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Sunnier months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards: to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III su,+~/b/division. ~ '~,
NAME '* ~11~ y~~ 1~.~
ADDRESS ~ ~ S5 L . ~,(J ~.~.D~ C,I.oU-r<,
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9~s' CQ~o ~ t~-
', Dear Neighbor:
~~ Attached is a map of a proposed new subdivision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards. to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
r~
The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
NAME ~~ ,~
ADDRESS ad9 j ~ / / .~-~
Dear Neighbor:
Attached is a map of a pr.
includes approximately 40
4 homes averaging
S homes averaging
16 homes averaging
13 homes averaging
•
posed new subdivis
lots with proposed
1,000 - 1,099 sq.
1,100 - 1,199 sq.
1,200 - 1,299 sq.
1,300 + sq. ft.
Lon to be
dwelling:
ft.
ft.
ft.
•
built in our area.
as follows:
This development
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards, to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview. at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
NAME 7 ~. ~ J .7
M~ ~ 2 , at-f-`~
ADDRESS ~ ~ ~~
~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~ ~2
A
Dear Neighbor: • •
Attached is a map of a proposed new subdivision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
ll SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or :serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards, to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
N~rn l ~i . 1x ~.y,(Y ~1•A.-Y~-
ADDRESS ~ ~ l ~ I !~, ~ IJ j) Uj y~ VU (~
-Il~~i~ll~~
7
,•car :.~iohber: •
`.ttached is a map of a proposed new sub:iaision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq, ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - 590,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
ll SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area, are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary schccl is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is bull*_?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provides with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will ha•/e to dig up back yards. to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new "
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
! •
TLGGO
The Meridian Gity Council will be meeting at 7:s0 P.M. on Hedrresttap, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan tc
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1.077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
/;
NAME - ~ '~ - ~.>>
ADDRESS % T ~ ~ ~ ~ .~' ` ~ s=
~ Dear Neighbor: . •
' Attached is a map of a proposed new subdivisi<~n to be> built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
ll SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards, to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented. to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
~~w~.
ADDRESS ~ y ~/ C IG~ q/ h, , u ~.~ r ~() a,~-
Dear Neighbor:
Attached is a map of a proposed new subdivision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Sunnier months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards, to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
5) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
~~
The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to Aprii 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
NAME
ADDRESS
~ ~ 8~6 ;~z
~ `~ ` ~~
- Neighbor: •
_~ched is a map of a proposed new subdivision to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging 1,000 - 1,099 sq. ft.
8 homes averaging 1,100 - 1,199 sq. ft.
16 homes averaging 1,200 - 1,299 sq. ft.
13 homes averaging 1,300 + sq. ft.
Four - six of the residences will be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
$50,000 - $90,000.
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood
that Meridian Place IIZ is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards, to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the ditch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
S) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M. is already nearly impossible!
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The Meridian City Council will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street to discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
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~ttacrted is a map of a aroposed new sub~_on to be built in our area. This development
includes approximately 40 lots with proposed dwellings as follows:
4 homes averaging
8 homes averaging
16 homes averaging
13 homes averaging
Four - six of the residen~
S50,000 - 590,000.
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300 +
.es will
1,099 sq. ft.
1,199 sq. ft.
1,299 sq. ft.
sq. ft.
be duplexes. Value of the homes will range from
As residents of this area, we are concerned about the impact this development will have
on our neighborhood. Issues that need to be considered are:
1) SCHOOLS:
Elementary school children from our area are bussed six miles to Joplin School
because of overcrowding at Meridian Primary. We see nothing but further problems
arising from an influx of new families to this neighborhood. There are currently
two new subdivisions underway and this proposal constitutes the third. Joplin is
already suffering from crowding problems, so where do these children go to school?
Rumor indicates that an elementary school is proposed for our immediate area, but
what do we do until that school is built?
2) WATER:
During the Summer months, water pressure is so inadequate that sprinkler systems
won't function properly. Many residents have complained that the water shuts com-
pletely off while they're showering, washing dishes, etc. If all of these homes
are added to this system, concern arises as to fire protection, etc. Can we be
assured of consistent, adequate water pressure that will produce effective flows
through fire hydrants and/or serve the needs of all residents? It is understood _._..
that Meridian Place III is to be provided with a well for a pressurized irriga-
tion system, but what about water for household use? Also, will it be mandatory
that irrigation water be drawn from the well or do they have the option of using
the city water?
3) IRRIGATION DITCH:
The Nampa/Meridian Irrigation District has informed us that if the irrigation
ditch is tiled and covered, they will have to dig up back yards. to get to the
ditch if a problem arises. The proposal involves covering the bitch and running
the lots directly in back of those already developed. After fences, etc. are
erected, a virtual nightmare arises if the Irrigation District has to gain access
to any portion of that covered ditch. If the ditch is not covered, it definitely
needs to be fenced off for safety purposes.
4) PROPERTY VALUES:
The majority of the proposed dwellings are smaller and of less value than exist-
ing homes. As property appraisals are partially based on the value of surround-
ing dwellings, we feel this situation will bring down the market price of our homes.
Duplexes and extremely small homes are not going to have a positive economic effect
on existing residences. Also, the property taxes on these small dwellings will not
be high enough to make a significant impact on the cost of providing services (po-
lice, fire protection, schools, etc.) to that many people.
S) TRAFFIC:
As far as we can tell, the only access to this new subdivision will be via Chateau
Drive or N.E. 10th Avenue. The only access to this entire area directly off of
Fairview is Jericho Road, which is already extremely busy and dangerous. As new
families move in, traffic increases and the situation becomes worse. Gaining access
to Fairview at 7:30 A.M, is already nearly impossible!
The Meridian City Council will be meeting ~~:30 P.M. on kednesd~ay, April 17 at Meridian
City Hall located at 33 East Idaho Street c:o discuss this development. Please plan to
attend this meeting and voice your opinion with regard to this matter. If you are unable
to attend, we would appreciate your signing this copy of this letter and returning it
to 944 or 945 Claybourne prior to April 17. If you have further questions or concerns,
pleaase feel free to phone 888-5546 or 888-1077; or write them on the back of this let-
ter and we will see that they are presented to the City Council.
Thank you for your concern and help.
By virtue of my signature to this letter, I am requesting that the Meridian City Council
give detailed consideration to the aforementioned concerns before granting approval for
the development of Meridian Place III subdivision.
NAME ~~ ~_~ [ ~__, i~~;
ADDRESS , l t_. % ~C' ~ t ,R t ' ~ ~ > ~~. .