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BUILDING COMMUNITY PLANNING ENGINEERING & SURVEYING PERMITTING
January 30, 2023
Stacy Hersh
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2022-00840/4575 Quarterhorse Lane/Alexanders Landing Subdivision
Stacy,
The City of Meridian has requested feedback regarding the proposed annexation with zoning
of R-8 (Medium density Residential) and a preliminary plat for the Alexanders Landing
Subdivision,which will consist of 24 detached single-family homes and 4 common lots on 5.23-
acres located at 4575 Quarterhorse Lane, within the City's Area of City Impact.
Ada County is supportive of the application due to the proximity of the site to existing public
services. Goal 2.2f of the Ada County Comprehensive Plan encourages residential development
to occur at urban densities within Areas of City Impact where public facilities are available. As
the overall density of the site is proposed to be 5.82 units per acre, the application is also
compatible with the Future Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by
Ada County, which designates the site as Medium Density Residential, which is primarily
intended for single-family homes at densities of three to eight dwelling units per acre.
The layout of the development also complies with many of the goals of the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan. The proposal to dedicate over 15% of the site as open space, which will
include a pedestrian pathway and a pickleball court is supported by Goal 3.07.02A of the
Meridian Comprehensive Plan,as adopted by Ada County,which encourages usable open space
be incorporated into new residential subdivisions, and Goal 2.01.01B, which encourages
opportunities for physical activity to be provided with new development.
The road connections proposed to the east and west are in compliance by Goal 3.03.03C,which
requires street connections between subdivisions at regular intervals to enhance connectivity
and improve traffic flow, and the pedestrian connections provided to the east and west as well
as along the southern boundary are compatible with Goal 3.07.02C, which requires pedestrian
access in all new development to link subdivisions together to promote neighborhood
connectivity.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
SV.ce
Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services