HomeMy WebLinkAboutKeith Watson Request for Reconsideration2 September 2009
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City Council Memebrs
David Zaremba
Charlie Roundtree
Brad Hoaglun
Keith Bird
City of Meridian
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Request for Reconsideration
I represent the interests of 25 residents in the Paramount Subdivision. This request for
reconsideration is in response to the City Council's approval of the temporary classroom
building at the Paramount Elementary School. (Aug 25 Meeting, Item #8 - AP 09-002).
I have been informed by the City Attorney's office that no written notice of the City
Council Meeting, which included this agenda item, was required to be mailed to any
property owners likely to be impacted by any decision. Consequently, no Paramount
residents presented either oral or written testimony at the Council meeting.
The CCR's of the Paramount Subdivision are quite specific as to architectural design and
color schemes. Though our residents would prefer not to have temporary classrooms
spread through the school grounds, we understand and accept the need for such
structures. However, we believe that both Planning and Zoning and the Council's
decision in this approval process failed to take into account our community standards in
regards to color scheme. The installed structure's exterior paint color is not compatible
with these standards. In fact, the structure in its present color is extremely annoying, can
potentially lower our property values and denies us quiet enjoyment of our adjoining
properties. I have tried to engage the Meridian School District on this matter but they
have been either unresponsive or argumentative.
Please accept this request for reconsideration and allow us to participate in the dialogue
that impacts our community and our property values.
Sincerely,
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Keith a
762 West Cagney Street
Meridian, ID 83646
208/850-6708
keithwatson@q.com
E IDIAN
September 2, 2009
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Sonya Wafters
MayorTammy de Weerd
City Council Members:
Keith Bird
Brad Hoaglun
Charles Rountree
David Zaremba
CC: City Clerk, Anna Canning, Pete Friedman, Bill Nary, Joe Presher
RE: .Request for Reconsideration of the City Council's Decision. Regarding the
Portable Classroom Structure for Paramount Elementary School
The Planning Department received a request for reconsideration of the City Council's
decision on the portable classroom structure for Paramount Elementary School approved
at the August 25th meeting. The request was filed by Keith Watson, an adjacent neighbor
to the elementary school. Mr. Watson states that he did not receive notice of the public
hearing for the appeal of the Planning Director's decision; therefore, he did not have the
opportunity to present testimony at the hearing. Mr. Watson requests that the main color
of the structure be changed from white to a color that would better complement the
school building and adjacent residences.
At the direction of Charlie Rountree, Meridian City Councilman, the Planning
Department is requesting reconsideration of the City Council's decision in this matter
based on the request by Keith Watson.
Planning Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 210, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854. www meridiancity.org