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April 12, 2021
Bill Parsons
Planning Supervisor
City of Meridian—Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Annexation, Rezone, CUP Modification
Heron Village Apartments
Dear Mr. Parsons:
We are pleased to present an application to the City of Meridian to annex 1.36 acres, rezone 5.54 acres,
and modify the existing Heron Village Apartments Conditional Use permit associated with files CUP 12-021
and CUP Mod 13-005. The site is located on the south side of Blue Heron Road, east of Meridian Road.
Background
The existing Heron Village Apartments (Phase 1) project consists of four parcels, all owned by PPHC Heron
Village, LLC.Together they comprise 5.474-acres, are annexed into the City of Meridian, and zoned partially
C-G and partially R-40.
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Phase I consists of 108 apartment units in 5 buildings. Phase II is proposed to add 36 apartment units in
two multi-family apartment buildings, additional parking, and open space.
Annexation & Rezone
This application requests to annex 1.36 acres to the City of Meridian. The annexation parcels include
R70390000300 and a portion of parcel R7039000005. The parcels are within the City of Meridian area of
impact. They are currently zoned R1 in Ada County.
The application proposed to rezone the annexed parcels to R-40. Additionally, in order to make all of the
Heron Village property the same zoning designation, we are including a portion of the Phase 1 property
that is currently C-G to R-40. The total rezone area is 5.54 acres.
Conditional Use Modification
This application requests approval to expand Heron Village(CUP 12-021)to the east. The Phase 2 expansion
consists of 36 apartment units in two multi-family buildings, parking, and open space on 1.36 acres.
Heron Village is bounded by E. Blue Heron Lane to the north, north of Blue Heron Lane is the Heronbrook
Townhomes, zoned R-40;to the west is N. Meridian Road;to the south is Aspen Hills Apartments, zoned R-
40; and to the east is Meridian Meat Packers, zoned M2 and R1 in Ada County. The expansion of the Heron
Heron Village Apartments is consistent with the existing development in the vicinity.
The architectural character of the expansion area is planned to be consistent with the existing apartment
buildings.
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Conclusion
The Heron Village Apartments bring a much-needed housing option to the City of Meridian, fulfilling the
City's vision in the Future Land Use. Heron Village provides pedestrian oriented multi-family buildings
within a project that creates its own community neighborhood identity with a unique site layout,
architectural style and abundance of open space and amenities.The proposed Phase 2 will expand on this
successful theme. Phase 2 will enjoy access to the Phase 1 amenities which include Community Clubhouse,
management office, 24-hour fitness center, tot lot, basketball court, walking paths, community benches,
BBQ area, private patios, and enclosed balconies. Phase 2 will also add additional open space amenities
and enclosed bike storage to benefit the community.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. We look forward to working with City staff to
plan a quality project of which we call all be proud.
Sincerely,
Tamara Thompson
Director of Client Services
The Land Group, Inc.
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