2020-05-18 Mindy Chambers
Charlene Way
From:Mindy Chambers <Mindy0215@msn.com>
Sent:Friday, May 15, 2020 8:28 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Proposed Modern Craftsman Project, File# H-2020-0022
Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
As a resident and homeowner in the SpurWing Heights community, I am writing to express my opposition
to the Modern Craftsman Project proposed for the NW corner of Chinden Blvd and Black Cat Road, File#
H-2020-0022. My concerns are as follows:
1) Negative impact on property values: I purchased my home in SpurWing Heights for the amenities,
the quiet atmosphere and the quality of life with the expectation that property values remain at least
stable. According to real estate experts, the proposed project of 195 multi-family units directly across
Tree Crest Drive from our community will adversely impact our property values.
2) Traffic: The proposed project could potentially add 300+ vehicles to our neighborhood roads. Many
residents regularly walk the neighborhood streets, with pets and young children, and many others cycle
through the community. The SpurWing Heights and SpurWing Greens neighborhoods will already be
impacted by the additional traffic due to projects already in work - Rock Harbor Church, The Carriage
House at SpurWing and Fairbourne. Additional traffic from the proposed 195 residential units will
adversely impact neighborhood roads.
3) Density and Lack of Amenities: The proposed project does not appear to have amenities or open
space to accommodate the 195 units and residents. This will most likely lead residents to the SpurWing
Heights community for walking and access to our community park. Maintenance of neighborhood
common areas and the park are funded by SpurWing Heights Homeowners Association dues. Funding for
repair of damage caused by non-resident use will unfairly burden the residents of SpurWing Heights.
I am not opposed to future development of the former Jayker's Tree Farm parcel, but it should be
more consistent with the communities of SpurWing Heights and SpurWing Greens and should provide
adequate space and amenities (including enough parking so that residents don't overflow into the
SpurWing Heights neighborhood), safe entry and exit for traffic thru the neighborhood and onto Chinden
Blvd, and not negatively impact the investments we have all made in our SpurWing homes. Thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Melinda Chambers
N. Agrarian Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
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