CC - Narrative
We are submitting this Application (PREAPP-2021-0239) for property located at 3117 E Ustick Road
(Wadsworth Meridian Sub – Parcel # R9161790060). This Amendment includes a new Concept Plan,
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which has been uploaded with this application. We also met with the Neighbors on December 1, 2021
and held our Pre-App meeting with the City of Meridian in December of 2021.
This proposed Concept Plan incudes two buildings along Ustick Road which are significantly smaller than
those approved in the existing Development Agreement.
Applicant is in the process of recording a Lot Line Adjustment which reduces the previously approved
plat with five lot to four lots. This has been done to maintain consistency with the previously approved
Concept Plan.
Lot 3 now encompasses the former lot 2, creating more than enough space for the corner lot drive thru
lanes with extra queuing. This will allow all queuing to stay within their lot. Furthermore, this traffic will
exit safely thru the spine lane, which is entirely within our project. This ensures clear and safe traffic
flow thru the entire development.
We are also proposing a reduction of the building sizes on Lots 1 & 2. Larger multi-tenant buildings are
becoming most difficult for several reasons. There simply aren’t tenants in this market to fill a large
multi-tenant building on both lots, as the market has dramatically shifted since the original
Development Agreement was filed. The “Amazon effect” and COVID-19 has resulted in tenants shifting
their business models to meet market demand. We are simply following this trend and meeting what
the current market is demanding. Another advantage to the smaller buildings is we are able ensure
parking requirements are met and exceeded.
Much time, thought and effort has been put into this Concept Plan to ensure the safety, neighborhood,
City and market demands are all met or exceeded. We feel this plan has taken into account all of the
comments we’ve heard from the neighbors, planning staff and fire department. The result in our
opinion is a plan that is attractive, safe and meets the demands of the market.
Thank you for your time, thought and assistance.
Sincerely,
Tim Locher
Sr. Project Manager
Wadsworth Development Group