2020-08-20 Sherill Tweeter
Charlene Way
From:Sherill Tweeter <tweeter58@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, August 20, 2020 12:15 PM
To:City Clerk
To Whom it may Concern/City Council,
I am writing to you adding my opinion on the proposed annexation and zoning application at the southwest
corner of Victory and Meridian intersection for the development of 17 acres consisting of 188 two
bedroom high density apartments along with 380 parking spots.
I am in full opposition of the rezoning as I reside on S Orleans Pl, Meridian, ID 83642. Not only will it
affect the property values of our neighborhood along with surrounding subdivisions, and will have a
negative impact on traffic in this already congested area. The proposed complex will add at the least
an additional 300+ vehicles in an extremely high traffic area. It currently takes me, on the average of 7
mins. to exit my subdivision. We have had 2 incidents where vehicles have crashed through my fence as
well as one of my neighbors, as well as numerous crashes in this area. Due in part to the added traffic
generated from the apartments and houses on the SE corner on this same area. The increased traffic
on Meridian Rd. and Victory Rd. will cause additional delays, traffic jams and accidents. With the
exception of adding a signal light at major intersections, there have been no significant improvements to
SH69 in recent years.
It seems as though the developer has once again put the cart in front of the horse, as they already have
signage indicating that they are currently selling/renting spaces, how can that be if it hasn't been
approved? I have heard that Victory Rd is slated to be widened in the next 5-10 years, if this is the
case it would seem that this rezoning should be postponed until the roads have been widened and can
adequately handle the additional traffic. Further, our school systems in South Meridian are already
over-stressed and this will only add to an already taxed system. West Ada County is proposing another
levy with an additional increase in our taxes. This is a strong concern and therefore I oppose the
addition of this annexing/zoning as it will create a higher traffic, possible direct threat to pedestrians
in Strada Bellissima, possible crime increase, over stressing the school system and lowering of property
values to my neighborhood.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to further discuss via my email. Also please
confirm that this will be entered in the public comments as opposition to this rezoning.
Regards,
Sherill Tweeter
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208-284-2323
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