2020-05-15 Dave Jacobs
Charlene Way
From:Dave Jacobs <davidpjacobs@yahoo.com>
Sent:Friday, May 15, 2020 10:56 AM
To:City Clerk
Subject:file # (H-2020-0022).
To the office of the city Clerk of Meridian:
My name is Dave jacobs and i live at 6980 N Exeter Pl, close proximity to the new "high intensity" housing project.
I have several concerns about the project:
My concerns with the project are as follows:
This multifamily development will add an additional 300 plus cars commuting on Chinden and the
local neighborhood.
There will be at least another 150 plus children needing to enroll in the already overcrowded North
Meridian Schools.
I have spoken with several experienced realtors with the Spurwing area and they have confirmed
that this project will negatively impact our property values.
This multifamily project is excessively cramming too many units onto this parcel as well as the open
space does not integrate very well with the units.
Spurwing Heights is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood, how much noise/nuisances will come
from this development.
How much foot traffic are we going to have in our subdivision using our subdivision amenities
(pond & picnic area) that we pay for?
I do not believe this is the right project for this area. The Spurwing Subdivision area comprises of
more expensive homes that pay much higher property taxes to the City of Meridian than other areas
in Meridian, therefore; this area should not be devalued by a multifamily development moving next to
us.
I would rather see a nice gated 55+-townhome community that includes nice amenities with a
coffee shop and a more upmarket retail space on the commercial zoned portion.
Is the City willing to compensate the local, existing residence for loss in property value?
Is the city willing to reduce all of our inflated property taxes?
These are real, monetary issues. Please consider.
Thank you fro your time and considerations.
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I look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
Dave Jacobs
6980 N Exeter PL
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