Public Comments3/6/14
City of Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission
RECETVIED
MAR 0 6 10
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE
RE: ZA 14-002 by C13, LLC for Annexation and Zoning for Revolution Ridge Subdivision.
Comments & Concerns from Kevin & Norma Petty
1155 W Victory Rd (property bordering on 2 sides by proposed subdivision)
We are not opposed to the annexation and zoning development of this property. However, we
are concerned that the current plat is not congruent to the future use or development of our
adjacent piece of property. This subdivision should not be allowed to impact us because of a
faulty design that relies on use of our property. Our conversations with ACHD have left us with
some concerns:
• 64 additional lots increases traffic on South Kentucky Way. Adding this traffic to the
current demand from Kentucky Ridge Subdivision would result in approximately 120-
130 homes relying on that road as their current (and only) access point. ACHD
mentioned that the maximum capacity is 100 homes. Without access through my
property, the development would exceed capacity for South Kentucky Way.
• Apparently the current density is 4 homes per acre. We own a full 5 acres. Should we
ever want to develop our property, ingress and egress into neighboring subdivisions
should also factor into any calculations regarding additional road access that is
necessary.
• The Preliminary Plat calls for future road access through our property. It appears that
the developer cannot complete the subdivision without using our property as an
additional access point. The access in question does not belong to him. It belongs to us.
The access point was chosen by the city, ACHD or the developer, not us.
• The developer has no right to assume his needs have a superior right to the access point
because he is first in time. Their design should stand alone, and the burden of not
exceeding the housing quota for that access falls on him.
• We don't want to be forced into development, nor be in a jeopardizing position where
our property could ever be confiscated by Eminent Domain so they can finish out their
subdivision. All neighboring property should be protected.
• There is no incentive for us to obligate our property with this design.
• We request written drawings and specifications on the uninterrupted irrigation water
delivery from the Sundell Lateral weir and plans for water waste removal along West
Victory Road to ensure the continued agricultural use of our property.
• We request a 6 foot solid privacy fence between the subdivision and our property.
Further, this fence should be installed at the beginning of the development to mitigate
the noise, dust and debris that results from construction of new roads and homes.
In summary, we request P&Z make sure any development meets all the various regulations
concerning developments, make sure it is consistent with future developments and doesn't
negatively impact neighboring property, their current use and future potential development.
Thank you for your consideration and time.
Machelle Hill
From:
Jaycee Holman
Sent:
Tuesday, March 04, 2014 8:16 AM
To:
Roberta Garvin
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Cc:
Machelle Hill
Subject:
RE: Input for the Planning and Zoning meeting 3/5/2014
Mr. Garvin,
Your comments have been received and will be made part of the public record. I am forwarding your email to my
Deputy City Clerk, Machelle Hill who is handling all documents and public comment for the Planning and Zoning
meeting. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact her at mhill@meridiancity.org. Have a
nice day.
Jaycee L. Holman
Information Services Director
City Clerk
City of Meridian
(208) 888-4433
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From: Roberta Garvin[mailto:roberta.t.garvin@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 4:59 PM
To: Jaycee Holman
Subject: Input for the Planning and Zoning meeting 3/5/2014
Jaycee,
I would like to contact the board members to provide input for this week's meeting. Unfortunately I cannot
attend, but would like to comment on one of the agenda items.When I used the city's website to find contact
information, one link sent me to information on how to apply; another contact link listed the city clerk staff.
Hopefully you are the right person to contact, or you could point me in the right direction.
I am writing concerning the agenda for the March 6, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Specifically, agenda item 4G, the proposed housing on the NW corner of the Locust Grove and Ustick
intersection.
I am a resident living near the proposed development and I am concerned about the impact that additional
construction has on our schools. I propose that the Planning and Zoning Commission not approve construction
until the school attendance boundaries are changed. Furthermore, I recommend that the Commission work with
the school board to ensure that new developments are designated to attend schools that are under -enrolled, or at
least less over crowded than the neighborhood school.
As it stands, the proposed development would add an additional 121 homes to Prospect Elementary, a school
that is the most over crowded elementary school in the district. It already has 800 kids in a school built for 650,
plus many new construction projects already approved. Discovery Elementary is actually closer to this
development. With 534 students and a capacity for 650, it is under enrolled.
It is exceptionally hard for the school board to change attendance zones once homes are already purchased and
occupied. I strongly suggest that you take this opportunity to work with the school board now, before people
make decisions on where to buy their home.
Our overcrowded schools are making Meridian less of "a great place to raise a family". And while attendance
boundaries aren't the Planning and Zoning Commission's area of responsibility, I believe you do have a
responsibility to plan future development with the school board.
Thank you for your time and service,
Roberta Garvin
848 E. Tuweep St
Meridian, ID 83646