2020-05-18 Tom Neylan
Charlene Way
From:Tom Neylan <tneylan208@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, May 18, 2020 1:25 PM
To:City Clerk
Subject:Modern Craftsman H-2020-0022
To the City Planning and Zoning Commission regarding file # H-2020-0022
Please carefully consider my concerns and the negative impact on the community with the proposed project.
As a resident and homeowner in Spurwing Heights, I have enjoyed the pathways and quiet streets within the
community as well as the landscaped park, pond, playground, horseshoes, bocce ball, and seating provided by
our HOA.
I strongly oppose the Modern Craftsman Project #H-2020-0022. This does not integrate well with our upscale
community of Spurwing Heights, Spurwing Greens, and the Carriage House at Spurwing. Baron Properties and
investors are attempting to change and optimize their profit by cramming in densely built rental apartments with
carports on a small parcel. This is a pure example of urban sprawl, with lack of transportation development.
The problems I am concerned with onto this parcel include densely built multifamily rental apartments with
carports, lack of adequate guest parking, and improperly placed open space on the far-side corner of W. Tree
Crest and N. Black Cat. This multifamily rental development will add an additional 300 plus cars commuting on
W. Chinden. There will be at least another 150 plus children needing to enroll in the already overcrowded
schools.
I do not believe this is the right project for this parcel. This project will negatively impact our property values.
The Spurwing Heights subdivision area encompasses upscale 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
rental development project.
I propose an over 55 community with garages be developed, and open space central to the development.
If the City of Meridian approves this project as is, the impact to Spurwing Heights would warrant the need for
the installation of two security gates at entrances and it should be paid for by the developer Baron Properties.
Thank you for your consideration,
Tom Neylan
4588 W. Sugar Tree Dr.
Meridian, ID 83646
208-918-8161
tneylan208@gmail.com
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