HomeMy WebLinkAboutCheverton - Letter of Opposition_ElementRidge_12.13.24From:Briana Cheverton
To:PZ
Subject:RE: Verbena Ranch Sub Mtg 12/19
Date:Friday, December 13, 2024 12:09:44 PM
To whom it may concern:
My young family lives in an area that will face impacts of proposed Verbena Ranch and Element Ridgesubdivisions. What drew us to this home was the established and quiet neighborhood with large lotsizes (over 1/3 of an acre as far as the eye can see), and the panoramic views we enjoy day and night
of Squaw Butte and farmland which brings countless birds to observe. You see, we moved here because
we want our small children to have a big yard with mature trees and the opportunity to grow food andraise small animals. We love rural Canyon County. That being said, my family has concerns about twomajor developments being planned in front of us.
This area of Caldwell is outside of city limits and, as mentioned, there are mainly large lots over 1/3acre for miles. It seems counterintuitive to place multi-family homes in an area that has been countyfor years, let alone homes any less than 1/3 acre. I'm afraid the effect of this many residences will be
disastrous to 10th avenue traffic.
The views our neighborhood has enjoyed since 1970 are at risk if buildings are higher than ours. Pleasekeep this in mind for the residents whose property value will see decreases due to the loss of views and
the construction endured for 7+ years.
We feel safe in our neighborhood currently. We do not get strangers walking through. We enjoy peace,quiet, and privacy without worry. This cannot remain if we build over 1,000 residences nearby. There
will be theft, noise, disputes, traffic accidents, and less space for everyone to breathe. While many are
moving to Idaho for safety, putting houses on any less than 1/3 acre cannot be good for anyoneespecially in this area that has been spread out forever.
The only complaint we have about our neighborhood is the rate of speed on David Street. The people
who live nearby (or their visitors) consistently drive well above the 20mph speed limit. Luckily theamount of traffic is so small, it's not currently a major issue. But it will become a major issue withmore homes in the area. I'm afraid that cars will use David Street as a shortcut to bypass 10th Ave on
their way to Hwy 55 and will use David Street as a sort of runway.
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Thank you,Briana Cheverton
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