Alternative Compliance LetterERIDnIAN)c---
February 8, 2021
City of Meridian Planning and Zoning
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
To Whom It May Concern:
Mayor Robert E. Simison
City Council Members:
Treg Bernt Brad Hoaglun
Joe Borton Jessica Perreault
Luke Cavener Liz Strader
The purpose of this letter is to request a variance to the landscaping/fence ordinance(s) associated with the Well
#17 Treatment Facility project located at 1616 E. Time Zone Drive.
The existing landscaping on the south side of the site will be removed and replaced in its entirety. Coordination
for the removal and replacement plan of the existing landscaping was provided by the City of Meridian's Parks
Department arborist, Matthew Perkins. No common or open space is included in the design, as the site is a
secured facility with access limited to qualified personnel only. Additionally, trash enclosures, bicycle parking,
and sidewalks and pathways are not included for public use. A site and landscaping plan are attached.
The existing 8-foot wrought iron security fence will be removed and ultimately reinstalled on the south and west
ACHD Locust Grove widening project is complete (currently planned to be constructed within a year of the
Well 17 construction project). A permanent fence will be installed along the west property boundary in
coordination with the ACHD project when that occurs. An 8-foot tall vinyl fence will replace the existing 6-foot
tall cedar fence(s) on the north and south property boundaries. Alternative Compliance to reuse the existing 8-
foot tall wrought iron fence and install an 8-foot vinyl fence is requested to ensure the health and safety of the
public drinking water supply is not compromised by unauthorized personnel entering the site.
Please contact me directly if there are any additional comments or questions regarding the application package.
Sincerely,
Brent A. Blake
Public Works Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-898-5500 . Fax 208-898-9551 . www.meridiancity.org