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6000 North Meridian Road
Meridian, 1D 83642
Anna Borchers Po December 2, 2003
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Dear Ms, Borchers: City OfMEr~clian
City Clerk Ofiice
I would have preferred to introduce myself in person, however, I will have fo resort to this letter as a
means of introduction and to express my sincere concerns regardin the
Estates Subdivision. Additionally, 1 share the same views
directly to the south of m 9 Proposed Saguaro Canyon
choose our locations with the idea tin mind that oUe executive yyoy1e homes actlveo are my neighbors,
Meridian's long range development plans. P operty values will not dimin' h as a ~esuft of and
Development is inevitable antl as a business leader, I support growth and develo ment.
and c n9esQon in the streets.aTh®proposetl Saguaro Can on
hr at continues to fight over- owding inoour schools
problem, as well as diminish the value of my property, Under no ci
Y Estates Subdivision will further add to this
Saguaro Canyon Estates Subdivision request for Contlitional Use be granted. 8
conditional use, Meridian's long range development plan will be corn umstance should the proposed
size. A precedent will be established that will be difficult, it not im y approving the
tloes not need, nor is it in Meridian's bes# interest, to allow this level of dentsity when tenng ~t and house
possible, to ever reverse. Meridian
Meridian's culture end heritage.
N 9 preserve
Unfortunately, my schedule may not allow me to attentl the public meeting tomorrow
my concems are heard and considered through this letter. Having lived in Meridian most of my life, I
have seen the inevitable change with some c so I do hope that
become apparent that the developers are look ng at Mendlant as a plane to drive hf recently though, it has
development at the expense of what long time residents and new residents of Meridian have come to
enjoy as a way of life. The trend will continue if exceptions are m gh density
the basic infr 9 ange plan is
compromised. Does the commission really need to consider reduc ng lotand home sizes? Do we have
astructure such as city services, roadways, law enforcement, schools, etc. to su
tYPe of development? qre we not better served by having mixed use development that entices some
lower entl housing along with higher end homes with arre e? Pport this
at these and other conoerns when makin a fi g I trust that the commission will be looking
Subdivision since approvin d " ~ g nal determination on the Saguaro Can
the surroundin g as-~s' will have a detrimental impa~ on Meridian's lor~rnd~states
9 Properties, g ge plans and
7o summarize, f will highlight my main concerns with the proposal;
• Density of the proposed subdivision and the request for reducin
• Protection of open space.
g minimum requirements,
• Adjacencies to existing farm/ranch land that are active and will continue to be active. There
doesn't appear to be any consideration for buffer zones between housin
creating a situation where neighbors will immediately be at odds. I have seen this ha
throughout the Treasure Valley. Meridian has an o g and farm/ranch activity
thoughts or ideas to address this: PPortunity to address this proactivelye Some
• Tall berm with solid fencing that separates housing from existing
agricuRural land.
• Plannetl parks or common areas creating a buffer zone along with the
fencing and berm. At a minimum, consideration must be given to the fact
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that there are active farm/ranches directly adjacent. Livestock is present,
pesticides/herbicidesare utilized and during the growing season farm
machinery maybe operated at all times of the day.
• To my knowledge, the developer has not made any attempt to try and address the needs desires
or concerns of the adjacent properties. 1 do not find comfort in this and it would seem to indicate
that they are not interested in Meridian's long range plans or protecting the value of some very
unique Meridian properties.
Again, I apologize for not presenting this in person, but my schedule will not permit me to do so. I want to
reiterate that I am not opposed to development, provided it is well thought out and the entire community
benefits from it, not just a handful of developers. I am extremely motivated to protect the value of my
home and acreage and I feel that the proposed subdivision will limit the future potential of my property
and surrounding property to high density development.
I appreciate the Commission taking my comments and concerns into consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Adkins
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