1980 04-17
NOTICE OF PUBLIC E3EARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council and the Planning
a.nd 7,oning Commission of isle City of i,eridian ~•:i1.1 hold a joint
public hearing at 7:30 p. m. on April 17, 1980, for the purpose
of considering adoption of an emergency interim ordinance prohibit-
ing the platting of additional residential subdivisions within
the`City of ^"eridian; said ordinance will propose to disallow the
platting of all future residential subdivisions and all those
presently in process; any previously existing residential subdivi-
lion would not be affected; the emergency ordinance would expire
120 days after its effective date unless renewed.
HATED this 26th day of march, 1980.
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Iona L. D1iem , ty Clerk
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD,
CROOKSTON
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Attorneys en0
Counselors
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Interim Ordinance to cease additional platting 120 days.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Joseph Glaisyer.
Councilmen present: Richard Williams, Grant Kingsford, Bill Brewer.
Planning. and Zoning Commission members present: Don Sharp and Annette Hinrichs.
Mayor Glaisyer stated that, "Since the adotion of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan,
September, 1978, the City of Pleridian has attempted to upgrade housing to be in
compliance with our comprehensive plan and also the 1978 Housing Strategy Plan."
Mayor Glaisyer referred to the comprehensive plan pages 25 and 26. "The quality
of residential environment is especially important within the Meridian Urban
Service Area. It becomes very important, then, that the City of Meridian has
the information necessary to develop programs and recommendations which will
effectively address housing issues."
"In 1978 a housing study was completed for each of the planning areas of Ada
County by the Ada Planning Association. 'The data and analysis of the Mousing
study (housing stock, needs and trends) should be continually reviewed and up-
dated, as well as co-ordinated, with the comprehensive plan." (Map of housing
needs and data on file with these minutes.)
"From these facts first, Meridian has more than its share of low and moderate
income housing and second, that Meridian's tax base, predominately residential,
presently does not have the diversification to support additional low and moderate
income households."
"Consequently, the only means by which we could implement such a policy was to
require a certain type home with that the city adopt now famous, or infamous,
1350 sq. ft. minimum household. The city still, at this time, has no city
ordinance to make households comply with those two programs."
'Now a year i~ _m '_~e -~one~±y Mas stiured with housing in a recession. .The only
a.vailabt~ i'inancigg is thr- iyh government programs either subsidized or assi3fied.
As a consequence, buiirlers ~d developers have petitioned this city to eliminate
the minimum square footage.''
"So the question before us tonight is how to comply with the Meridian Comprehensive
Plan and the 1978 Housing Strategy Plan."
"Thus far, three options have been presented to the Council We are here tonight
to discuss the plans and hopefully reach some conclusion that will benefit the
community of Pleridian."
"The first plan we will discuss concerns the city's proposal. Second we will
discuss the Meridian Chamber of Commerce proposal and third the proposal from
the Citizens Advisory Committee. After that, if anyone has comments or questions,
we will address them at this time."
"Before we start, I do want to update you on where the city
set of subdivision ordinances. One public hearing has been
From that hearing, a citizens advisory committee was formed
amendments. This has been accomplished this week. Now the
and the City Council will review both and hold one more pub
this to be accomplished no later than three months."
stands in adapting a
held October 30, 1979.
to make recommended
Planning and Zoning
lic hearinca. I expect
Mayor Glaisyer read the purpose of considering adoption of an emergency interim
ordinance prohibiting the platting of additional residential subdivisions within
the City of Meridian; said ordinance will propose to disallow the platting of all
future residential subdivisions and all those presently in process; any previously
existing residential subdivision would not be affected; the emergency ordinance
would exaire 120 days after its effective date unless renewed.
Bob Hilgenberg, executive director of Ada Planning Association presented statement
regarding a housing strategy plan. (Copy of statement on file with these minutes.)
Hildengerg stated in closing, "As executive director of APA, I concur with the
imposition of a 120 day intermin moratorium on residential platting. This will
enable the City of Meridian to develop ordinances to implement adopted comprehensive
plan policies and to address the existing problems of an unbalanced community."
Meridian Cit Public Hearin •2• A ril 17, 1980
There was discussion concerning the breakdown of the three different units
in the 10%: comparison FHA 15; Farm Home 254; Idaho Housing 50 - total of 319
assisted housing units in Meridian, 1978.
Hilgenberg stated that with the HUb 235 program between 1975 and 1980, there
were 14 dwelling units, and 8 units within the last six (6) months in Meridian.
Richard Williams presented to the public his independent research of the city's
assessed 1979 valuation. The data that he used was the 1979 data print out from
the Ada County Assessor. Williams explained the graphics of number of single
family residences per category ranging from $15,000.00 to $75,000.00 and over.
The median was $35,000.00. Average value was $40,500.00. (Chart on file with
these minutes.) Williams also presented a second chart showing the percentage
of single family residences by category (assessed 1979 value) Of the total homes
that were assessed at $40,000.00 or under, represented almost 65% of the total;
$40,000.00 to $60,000.00 range 26.9% over $60,000.00 represented 8.7% of the total.
Williams summarized the graphic distribution total single family residences as
186, 72% with a total assessed value of $55,860,000.00. Mobile Homes 548 in
number, 28% with assessed value of $4,450,000.00. (All graphs on file with these
minutes.)
Questions were answered pertaining to graphic numbers.
Don Sharp spoke in behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Sharp stated
that one of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is that the city insure a proper
tax base within the city to assure that the revenues exceed the cost of services
being provided. He stated that he felt this was the issue of this hearing. The
concensus of the Planning and Zoning was that the city must maintain a rigid
housing policy and get the tax base brought back into it's proper perspective.
Sharp concurred with the statistics that Councilman Williams presented earlier
concerning the number of low cost housing and stated that the minimum square
foot requirement definitely should remain high enough to have quality housing
of sufficient size to support itself.
Sharp was questioned by Phil Harper as to what he thought the dollar price would
be on a moderate house. Sharp stated he was not in the position to know the cost
and would state only the fact that lower cost houses will not generate the tax..
that is needed. The city must go to larger size houses until such time as the
city has the commercial and industrial tax base to support the rest of it.
Mayor Glaisyer stated that the cost for each person, per household for the City
of Meridian services is $1,794.00. This figure was a conclusion of the Govenor's
Economic Study, which was adopted by the State of Idaho. The tax generated to the
city would amount to $60,00 to $70.00 fora home valued $50,000.00.
There was discussion concerning the residential growth population, the majority of
residential beino under ten years of age.
The mayor reported that there are now available in the City of Meridian, all platted
and all approved, an estimated 1,179 lots. These are all approved and ready for
construction. By no means will any of these lots in these subdivisions be incurred
by the proposed moritorium if the Council adopts the interim ordinance. If these
subdivisions are approved with convenant restrictions, the lots are included in this.
(Estimated recap of subdivisions and lots approved for construction on file with
these minutes.)
Steve Gratton, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee, read
letter to the mayor and City Council dated April 4, 1980. (Minimum requirements
1,000 - 2 car garage, letter on file with these .minutes.)
Gratton stated that the committee felt that the new HUD standards were good,
especially in the field of energy, and would be a benefit to the city. They
felt the 3.5 units per acre would limit the density to the entire project and not
put such a burden on the schools and the city. The 3.5 units per acre would force
the developer to put amenitiessuch as parks, tennis courts, bike paths, etc., to
offset that Tocation of high density.
Gratton stated in closing that the work "moritorium" would discourage people who
would like to build in Meridian, that the Chamber is encouraging business and
industry to locate at Meridian, and the Chamber does not address the adoption of
square footage into the ordinance at this time.
Public Hearino .3. Aoril 17, 1980
The mayor suggested that if the press would address the 1,179 lots yet to be
constructed, perhaps this would not be taken as a cease of all development.
Willaims stated that the public should be aware that there are 1,179 platted
lots that the only requirement with building is their compliance with their own
covenants.
Mayor Glaisyer read the letter presented to the city by the Citizens Advisory
Committee in regard to an alternative Housing Control Policy for consideration.
The Policy was signed by James V. Potter, Chairman and in behalf of the following
members:
Dennis Teachout-Valley News Jim Stubblefield - Stubblefield Const.
Jim Grant- Idaho Power Norman Fuller - Fuller & Assoc.
Bruce Winchester- Acre Realty Steve Hosac - Hosac Engineering
Dale Ownby- Ownby & Assoc. Joe Godsy - Meridian Plumbing
Ed Jones - Ed Jones Const. Lee Stucker - Gratton Realty
(Copy of Letter and Meridian Housing Control Policy Attached with these mintes)
Norman Fuller explained that this is a formula that would keep the city in tune
with HUD at all times.
There was discussion concerning the legality of a minimum square footage.
Fuller suggested that adopting HUD standards would avoid this. Phil Harper spoke
in agreement.
Joe Osier suggested that the Council consider a one time fee to help off-set the
tax base to the developer and builder.
The Mayor read a letter from Merchants Association Inc., Jerry Johnson, President
and a letter from Dorothy Bolen in opposition of the 1350 sq. foot minimum.
(Letters on file with these minutes.)
The Mayor read a letter from Chamber of Commerce, dated March 11, 1980 in support
of the Mayor and Council efforts in assuring quality housing.
(Letter on file with these minutes.)
Mayor Glaisyer called for public comment on the proposed interim ordinance.
The following people testified and offered input:
Rich Terrell - Chamber of Commerce
James N. Rounsavell - Bernie Gratton & Co.
Phil Harper - Doxo Properties
Norman Fuller - Self
Joe Osier -Meridian. Park
Bruce Winchester - Self
Ted Hanson - Self
Max Boesiger - Sunnybrook Farms
Rod Beck (entered hearing after 9:00 P.M.)
Others attending:
Ray Sotero - Statesman
Norm Noonan
Hunh Gavin
Patsy Leach
Ronald J. Alvey
Rosan Alvey
Phil Harper presented drawings of Sheri-Lynn Subdivision (Doxo Annex) 4.11 total acres
located north of Meridian Park. Harper stated they are limited to size and are trying
to reach some kind of compromise that will benefit the City and request a replat from
16 single family units to a patio townhouse concept with amenities. The two bedroom
unit is slightly smaller than what the Chamber recommends, the architectural is well
done, low end unit approximately $45,000.00, the smallest lot would be 4,000 sq. ft.,
single garages that can be expanded, one bath and one half bath, these can be
expanded with air conditioners, fire places, etc. that would up the price of the
home, private ownership, individuality, landscpaed, fencing for own identity.
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Meridian City Public Hearing .4. April 17, 1.980
The three bedroom averages $46,500.00; four bedroom approximately $52,000.00.
(Copy of letter presented by Mr. Harper is on file with these minutes.)
The mayor stated that since this is a public hearing, there would be no action
on this proposal, but this is in conjunction with Mr. Potter's proposal of a
reduced design concept of minimum size.
Don Sharp questioned if people that work in business and industry in Meridian
need this type of housing or is this for people that work in other cities.
He stated frankly that he did not feel they should compromise the position
that the Council has taken up to this point and that if the Council is going to
reduce the lower size house standards, it should be reserved for employees of
industry that is brought to the City of Meridian.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford that the interim
ordinance hearing be input taken under advisement until April 21, 1980 at the
regular meeting and to allow written public comment to be presented until 5:00
p. m. on that date.
Motion Carried: All yea.
Brewer commented that the study and facts brought out at this hearing
tends to prove the Council has not been off base with the standards of housing.
Mayor Glaisyer called for further comment.
There was none.
Hearing was closed at 9:15 p.m.
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APPENDIX
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The 1978 Ada County Housing Needs Analysis gives the following
picture of Meridian's housing:
Dwelling Units - 177
Occupied 2,985
Vacant 9
3,b8~ Total
(In regard to households, it was determined that between 1970 and 1977,
the selected Meridian Planning Area captured 10.5% of the total occupied
households of Ada County.)
Types of Dwelling Units - 1977
Occupied Vacant
Single Family 2,146 48
Duplex 103 4
Muiti-Family 426 34
Mobile Home 310 9
Total
2,194 (71.2%)
107 (3.5%)
460 (14.9%)
319 (10.4%)
Households ~ Income - 1977
$ 0 - 4,999 293 (9.8%
5,000 - 9,999 483 (16.2%
10,000 - 14,999 642 (2i.5%
15,G00 - 19,999 669 (22.4%
20,000 - 24,999 414 (13.9%
25,000 - 29,999 164 ( 5.5%
30,000 - & over 319 (10.7%
Total Households 2,985
Median Income 15,575.OG
(The study indicated that approximately 35% of the households of the
Meridian Planning Area are eligible for federally-assisted housing
programs.
PRO«~UCTIONS
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typical urban area, because of its high proportion of single family
dwellings, 71.2%.)
Households ~ Tenure, 1977
Owner - Occupied 1,996
Renter - Occupied 995
Household Size, 1977
Meridian 3.20
6o•ise Metro 2.84
Garden City 2.93
Ada County 2.88
(average)
(In making comparisons on household sizes, it is apparent that Meridian's
tends to be larger than the Ccunt;,r or the noise Metropolitan A°ea. Such is
often typical of communities which are adjacent °to a major metropolitan area.)
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Ac!a °_?^r1r Assoc'_at_on
In recogir~t'_on of '_eca'. urban problems w`_thin Ada County, in 1978, the Ada
Plannin, Association ;;1PA) reponded to H`JU requ.'_remerts .^~nd prepared a Housing
Strategy P'_an (;-~S°}. '^!'iis plan was ^efinc-d '_r. 1979.
The HSP addresses the placement of new residential development arsi was developed
to correct the existing problem of she overload:~g of low and moderate !ncome
housing (and specifically, assisted housing) in the small city arm' the rural
planning areas. The r?SP sought to accomplish this through the utilization of
designated Urban Service Planning Areas a~xl the following phased plan of allo-
cating low and moderate income housing:
1. Until 1990, the HSP calls for:
a. Ninety percent (90%) of the new low aril moderate income housing
units to be built within the Boise Metropolitan Urban Service
Planning Area;
b. The ten percent (10%) remaining low acid moderate income housing
units to be built should be located in the Small City Urban
Service P1anr>jrg Areas, with the anphasis being housing for senior
c`_tizens and harxlicapped persons.
2. As greater employment opportunities occur iri the smaller cities between
1990 aria 2000, the HSP calls for:
a. Fifteen percent (15%), or perhaps twenty percent (20%), *~ be
located in the Small City Urban Service Planning Areas as economic
opportunities permit.
b. The balance (80% to 85%) would be directed to the Boise
Metropolitan Plarming Area.
As of 1978, the distribution of low and moderate assited housing units in Ada
County as the result of programs sponsored by Idaho Housing r'gency, Farmer's Home
Administration, Gity of Boise/Ada County Housing Authority, and the City of Boise
Rehabilitation Loans was as follows:
1978 H,SP rata
% of 1978 ( % oP Total
Planning Area ! 1978 Housing 1978 Assisted 'New Assisted ~ Assisted Housing
of Ada County ,! Stock I Housing; L'-?its $ Housjr~g; 'Jnit~ Units of County
Rural
.Boise/Garden
City
Meridian
Eagle
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1,695
45,297
3,249
1,147
1,038
52,426(Total)
1,063
1,388
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6.97%
35.37%
46.19%
10.62%
2.65%
5.16%
1 Approximately 12-to-15 units were outside the City Limits of Meridian.
H''igenb•'s Statement •
Page Two
April 17, iogn
As to the Fc~eral Housing Administration 235 t,nits, the distribution between
"~eridian a~ the County is as follows:
FP:A Data
Governmental Entities 19?5-1980 Last 6 Mos. of 1980
City of Meridian
14
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Ada County 263 166
(As the FHA 235 units are taken into consideration, it should be noted that the
FHA 235 data concerns housing urits within the City limits of Meridian whereas
the data of file HSP concerns housing units within the planning areas which
includes both unincorporated and incorporated lands.)
These figures confirm the need to balance the distribution of assisted housing
units in Ada County.
Zherefore, as Executive Director of APA, I concur with the imposition of a
120-day interim moratorium on residential platting. This will enable the City
of Meridian to develop ordinances *~ =riplement adopted Comprehensive Plan poli-
cies and to address the existing problems of an unbalanced conanunity.
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Total Number
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Mobile Homes 548
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Total Assessed VZ1ue
$55,860,000
4,450,000
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1979 Va_uations
SUBDIVISIONS Lots Available
Franklin Square Final 87
Crestwood Estates Final 21
Crestwood Estates #3 Final 97
118
Meadowview #2 Final 92
Hunter Estates Final 17
Meridian Manor #1 Final 2
Meridian Manor #2 Final 111
113
Meridian Place Final 72
Settlers Village Final 72
Glennfield #1 & #2 Final 74
Sunnybrook Farms #1 Final 34
Sunnybrook Farms #2 Final 117
151
Cherry Lane Village #1 Final 18
Cherry Lane Village #2 Final 104
122
Meridian Park #1 Final 144
Sherilynn-Doxo Final 16
Meridian Greens Final 101
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MERiD6AN
a~n Erg o ~ONIIViE~iCE
416 EAST FIRST ST. P.O. BOX 557
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
April 4, 1980
To The Mayor and City Council of Meridian
Gentlemen:
This letter is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the
Meridian Chamber of Commerce, based upon the recommendation of the joint
legislative and industrial committees of the Chamber, does hereby recommend
to the City of Meridian that it adopt the following as an interim poJ.icy
for single family residences:
Minimum Requirements: 2 Bedrooms
1. A finished living area of 1,000 sq. feet.
2. Double car garage.
Minimum requirements: 3 Bedrooms
1. A finished living area of 1,200 ~q, feet.
2. Double car garage.
3. 1 3/4 baths.
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An additional 200 square feet of finished living space for each addi.tiona~.
bedroom. Bedrooms to be considered any room that could be used as sleeping
quarters, excluding living room kitchen, dining room and baths.
All construction to comply with H.U.D. Minimum Property Standards 2nd the
Uniform Building Code as amended by the State of Idaho.
It is also recommended that the maximum density fcr any development be 3.5
units per acre.
As it has been stated previously, the Chamber of Commerce supports the City
Council's efforts at insuring quality housing so as to insure a broader tax base
and an orderly and comprehensive development ofthe City. It is the Chamber's
opinion that above recommendations will attain those goals and objectives.
Zn regards to another issue, the Chamber of Commerce is most adamantly opposed
to a moratorium on development. It is felt that a moratorium would have extreme-
ly negative impact on business and industry that is considering locating in
Meridian.
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Richard J. Terrell, President
Meridian Chamber of Commerce
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}lonorabie .Toe Claisyer, Mayor
and Councilpersoas
City of ~lerid ian
P;eridian, ID 83642
Dear h?ayor Claisyer and Council,
*;arch 28 , 1980
APR 1 t980
The Citizen's Advisory Council has observed the on;oinc, dis-
cussions re.;arding the present housin; control policy, and
desire to be of assistance in soivino this probier... Ode concur
with the need `or a housin]; control policy, but aZree with many
of Che citizenry, that tine present policy is not compatible
with todays housing needs or ~~arket condiCi.ons.
In recop;niti.on of current conditions, and in support of the
Council's desires to maintain a quality housing nro:;ram for
our community, we have prepared an alternative Housing Control
Policy, for your consideration. This Policy, attached hereto,
wouid allow residential construction to proceed in 'leridian,
without sacrificing quality. It wouid provide the city with
greater flexibility in meeting chan,r,in~ market conditions,.aihiLe
at the sane time insuring increased city input to new development
programs.
~:'e recomr..end, and ur?e your adoption of this policy and the sub-
sequent inclusion o` its provisions in the Zoni.n~ Ordinance.
Cespectfully Yours,
2'.eri.dian Advisory Council
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James V. Potter, Chairman
cc: Neridiaa Ylanninn & Zoning Commission
4lerid ian Citizens Advisory Council P'e tubers
Dennis Teachout --Valley News Jim Stub~olefield
Jim Grant --idaho Power Vnr:~~~an fuller
Bruce f*i nchester -Acre Realty Steve }Ios ac
Dale Ownby --Ownby 6 Assoc. Joe Fodsy
Ed Jones --Ed .:ones Const. Lee Stucker
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- Stubblefield Cons':
-- Fuller & Assoc.
-- hosac Enpineerin~
-- }leri<iian Plunbina~
-- Cratton Realty
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M);RIDIAN HOUSIPSC CONT.".OL POLICY
i. A.11 new housing built in Meridian shall comply with the most current
edi[ion of the Department of Housing and Urbar, Development (HUD)
'P~inimum Property Standards' & The Uniform Building Code (UBC).
'2. All remodeling of existing housing in A"eridian - when the cost of
said remodeling euais, or exceeds 30% of the assessed valuation of
said existing housing - shall be accomplished in such a manner to
bring the existing house within conformity of HUD 'hSinimum Property
Standards' and the UBC.
3. All new hnusinG developments in Pier idian shall be designed and con-
structed in conformity with HUD 'Land 1'Lannina Pri.nciples', }IUD
'~Sir.imum Property Standards', standards of County & State Regulatory
A¢encies, ant City'Ordinances and Policies in of*ect at the time of
Council approval of the original application.
4. All new housing developments in Meridian shall be designed to insure
compatibility with adjacent existing and or proposed-developments,
and in no case shall the square footage o° lots or dwellings vary more
than 30% from the average square footage of lots or dwellings in
adjacent developments.
5. Any new housing develoment in "eridian which proposes lot sizes less
than those below speci`ied or dwelling units with square footage less
than 125% o` those snecifi.ed by number n` bedrooms and room size in
HUD ?tinimum Froperty Standards shall be subject to design review by
city staff, the Planning & 'Loping Commission and Council.
]iousit:g Tyne Lot Area
Single i~amily 6000 sc. `.t.
Daplex 3000 sG. ft.
Fourplex 2500 sq. ,`.t./unit
?ulti-Family 1750 sq. ft./unit
Said design review shall be conducted in a manner to provide the
;:ollowing information:
A,. To insure that spy reduction in size of lot or dwelling area i.s
justified by offsetting amenities incorporated within the project.
B. To insure ti~at the proposed housing units are within an established
area of community housing need as defined by the Meridian City
Housing Plan, (which includes the HUD housing inventory & Housing
Goals & Objectives of the Peridian Comprehensive i'lan.)
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MERIDIAN MERCHAKTS ASSOCIATION, INC.
21 E. Fairview Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
April 17, 1980
The Honorable Joseph Glaisyer
Mayor of the Citp of Meridian
City Hall
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Sir:
C~
As progressive Meridian merchants we encourage the City Council in their
efforts of proper planning in both residential and industrial growth in
the Meridian area.
We therefore concur with the recommendations of the Meridian Chember of
Commerce in regard to the minimum housing standards as outlined in its
letter'of this week.
Respectfully yours,
ASSOCIATION, INC.
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April 14, 1980
Mayer & City Ceuacilmen
Meridian, Idah®
Dear Sire:
I xant to go mn record as being oppmsed to the policy of a migimun of
-350 aq. ft. for building e£ a single dxelling in Meridian. I am in favor
of a minimwu let size that w®uld allmw remmdeling mr further additions later
en and maafercement mf the building cede se the smaller hmmes are xell built.
Our home is less than 1200 sq. ft. and I have never felt that it ever had
asst great detrimental effect on the economy of Meridian.
Thank you
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llerothy R: Bolen
b.9 W. Washington (P. 0. Bex $07)
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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March 11, 1980
To Whom Zt May Concern:
The Meridian Chamber of Commerce supports the City Council's
continued efforts at insuring quality housing within the City of Meridian,
so as to insure a broader tax base and an orderly and comprehensive
development of the City for its citizens..
' President
Meridian Chamber of Commerce
(This staterient approved by the membership of the Meridian Chamber of
Commerce at its March 11th meeting.)
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• Sheri Lynn Subdivision •
Patio Townhouses
ProsPpetus of Price Range
City Council
City of Pleridian
Gentlemen:
As requested by Playor Glaisyer we are presenting you with a price
estimate of proposed patio townhouse units to be erected in Sheri
Lynn Subdivision.
The two bedroom units will be priced in 545,000 range with uppers
(A/C, fireplaces, etc.). These will be 962 and 976 sq. ft. units
with one and two car garages.
The three bedroom units will start at 47,900 approximately with the
same extras available. These will be nearly 1100 sq. ft. per unit.
All units will be sodded, sprinkled and landscaped. 41e will also
put in eye .level street lighting. They will all be one level to
afford maximum privacy for patios and outdoor activity. Some
fencing will be included in sale price.
Earth tones will be stressed as well as quality construction.
Your input is desired as we wish to be a complement to the city.
A replat will be requested from 16 conventional units to 26 which
would be an increased $329,000 to the city's tax base. This figure
should be a conservative estimate and is given for presentation
purposes only.
It is based on average sales price of $46,500 which should be low
using 50% two bedroom units and 50w three bedroom units.
Respectfully:
Phil harper
Uoxo Properties
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