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May 10, 2013
Mayor and City Council
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
1029 N. Rosario Street, Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 938-0980
Fax: (208) 938-0941
E-mail: es-beckym@gwestoffice.net
Re: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. ZOA-13-001
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We met with the Planning & Zoning Director, Caleb Hood this morning to discuss concerns with
the block length section of the proposed ordinance. Caleb clarified some issues and provided a
minor modification to the definition of block face. We are in agreement with this change and
supportive of the ordinance amendment.
We appreciate your staff's prompt response in working with Mike Wardle and me toward a
resolution of this issue. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Engineering Solutions, LLP
Becky McK
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May 8, 2013
Mayor and City Council
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
1029 N. Rosario Street, Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 938-0980
Fax: (208) 938-0941
E-mail: es-beckym@gwestoffice.net
Re: Request for City Council Review
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. ZOA-I3-001
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We respectfully request that the Meridian City Council reconsider adopting the proposed zoning
ordinance as it is currently written. The information presented to the Planning & Zoning
Commission indicated that a maximum block length of 1,200 was being considered if certain
criteria were met; we just learned that the new language limits the block length to 1,000 feet and
does not offer any remedy in cases where it may be unreasonable to meet the I,000-foot block
length. We were following the process through the hearing process; however, due to injuries
from a recent car accident, we were not aware the item was on the City Council agenda.
When the discussions were initiated regarding changes to the block length language, we were
hopeful that the ordinance would be clarified to be more easily understood by the development
community and consistently interpreted by all members of staff. However, we are convinced the
new language is just as cumbersome and confusing, if not more so, as the old language.
We would like the opportunity to address the City Council with our concerns. We have clients
with considerable investments in the City of Meridian and believe more discussion is necessary.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to call if you need additional
information or have questions.
Sincerely,
Engineering Solutions, LLP
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