HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from F.A. BelcherCity Council, City of Meridian, Idaho
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: Redfeather Estates Subdivision No. 2
2920 Duaue Drive
Meridian, Idaho 83642
January 19, 2004
The City Council denied the request for approval for the annexation and zoning,
preliminary plat, and Conditional Use Permit For Red Feather Estates Subdivision
No. 2 at the Council meeting on January 13, 2004. The Perkins -Brown
Subdivision Neighborhood Association testified in opposition to the proposed
subdivision as presented by the applicant and agree with the Councils denial.
Packard LLC is going to file a request for reconsideration and requested a letter of
support from us. Realizing that the land in question is going to be developed, we
would support the applicant's request for reconsideration if the following conditions
were met.
1. Reduce the housing density along the perimeter of the project to provide
a transition from the rural existing subdivisions to the more dense
smaller houses in the proposed subdivision. Limit houses to one story on
the perimeter lots. Install 6 -foot vinyl fencing around Perkins -Brown
Subdivision on east and south perimeter as previously agreed to by the
applicant.
2. Design the revised project so that Duane Drive would not be used as an
access road for the proposed subdivision. Delayed construction on the 20
acres south of Perkins -Brown Subdivision until access is obtained to
Eagle Road would eliminate need to use Duane Drive as main access
road. The ACHD decided that a swinging gate and bulb out would be
installed at the Duane Drive connection to provide emergency access only.
The ACHD decision needs to be followed.
The Perkins -Brown Neighborhood Association is not against the development of
the subject properties, and could do very little to atop development. We view the
reconsideration of Red Feather Estates No. 2 as an opportunity for the applicant
and us to work together in planning the proposed subdivision. Our major concern
is the opening of Duane Drive to the subdivision that will put another 900 vehicle
trips per day on Duane Drive, a rural lane with no shoulders, gutters or sidewalks.
At risk is the safety of the children who walk to the school bus, bike and play on
Duane Drive. Our quality of life and property values will be diminished by the
increased traffic.
Perkins -Brown Neighborhood Association
F. A. Belcher President
Cc. Becky Mckay
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFICE