2022-04-05 Mark Cleverley
Chris Johnson
From:Robert Simison
Sent:Tuesday, April 5, 2022 11:09 AM
To:Mark Cleverley
Cc:Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: Friendship Subdivision
Thanks Mark. I’m copying our City Clerk so your comments can be included in the public record.
Mayor Robert Simison
City of Meridian
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From: Mark Cleverley <mark@bvadev.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2022 11:02 AM
To: Robert Simison <rsimison@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Friendship Subdivision
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Mayor,
See below regarding this subdivision. You know that I am not against development. Its what I do every day. But this
needs more thought. It’s a shame that the applicant is not listening to the neighbors. We gave him feedback months ago
and he didn’t listen to any of it. We are not opposed to him doing something but he is not thoughtful in how he has
approached this project. Meridian is better than this!
Thanks for your consideration.
Mark Cleverley
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From: Mark Cleverley <mark@bvadev.com>
Subject: Friendship Subdivision
Date: April 4, 2022 at 12:20:42 PM MDT
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To: tbernt@meridiancity.org, lcavener@meridiancity.org
Treg and Luke,
I am emailing both of you because I know you two the best on the City Council. I am writing in
opposition to the approval of the Friendship Subdivision and how it stands right now. I know that
something needs to be approved on this site but I don’t feel like the proposed developer has accounted
for everything. The biggest mistake in my mind is that he plans to tear out the beautiful landscaping that
currently exists with the home that is there. This landscaping is home to owls, hawks, cranes, geese,
ducks, etc. It would be a shame to see this go and I think it would fit perfectly in whatever happens on
this site. Secondly, I am more in favor of R4 zoning in the area. When I developed Birkdale Estates right
next door we did R2. I would love to see R2 but also feel that R4 would make sense. This would be a
great transition and would keep all the neighbors happy in the area. I know how difficult in-fill projects
are and particularly this site but I also know that there needs to be more thought in to this particular
site. Meridian is running out of room with all the development going on and we need to make sure we
are doing what is right for the long term. Tearing out landscaping that has existed for several years is not
the right thing to do in my opinion (I have attached pictures for you to reference).
Please consider this when you are working on this development tomorrow night. I wish I could make it
but I am coaching flag football and need to be there tomorrow night. Thanks to both of you for your
service! You know how much I appreciate all you do for our community here in Meridian.
Thanks again.
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Mark Cleverley
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