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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWRITTEN RESPONSE - Annexation of 5 AreasLarry and Sharon Duque Rexburg, ID 83448 Phone Call 6/19/2003 Cook Propertv Annexation Input Would like to see this property develop as a "Cresthaven type" development -if at all. Would prefer the property to remain a field. No business should be allowed in this area. Shop on 2nd East. Debra McGary-Phone Call Cook property should have no commercial and the skyline should be preserved. The area should be preserved for the construction of an LDS Temple. Commercial belongs by the freeway. June 18, 2003 TO: Rexburg Planning & Zoning Commission: Recently homeowners in and around the area of Mill Hollow Road received a notification of a public hearing to be held on. Thursday June 19, 2003 starting at 7:05 pm. Th?s notice was dated May 16, 2003 and signed by Blair D. Kay, City Clerk. Within this notice there appeared a desire to annex Area 4 as described within the notice. Realizing there has been recent discussion about the future of Mill Hollow Road, a few concerned citizens of this street, would like to inquire about what the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission has in mind for this road. As part of this inquiry, we would like to voice our concerns -pertaining to any intent to widen Mill Hollow Road beyond its current status, if in fact, that is on the agenda now or in the future. We clearly object to any attempt to annex Area 4 until the following issues have been addressed. Some of these issues are as follows: There is a major concern for the safety of the residents of Mill Hollow, including small children. Traffic speed is rarely enforced now, let alone what might happen with a larger road in the future. Somewhere in the Planning & Zoning Commission minutes, there should be a record of a two-year study indicating that the average speed on Mill Hollow is 51 mph. The posted speed is 25 mph_ We would like to know what control measures might be put in place to provide for adequate safety and reduction of the speed. ► Any increase in the width of the road will significantly cut into current property lines. It would involve the destruction of driveways, lawns, mature trees and shrubs, sprinkler systems, perennials, and so forth that greatly add to the aesthetics and beauty of our city. ► If the road were to be widened, who would pay for the road work, let alone for the above mentioned concerns? Since the annexation would financially benefit the developers, what provisions are in place to have thein pay for the road costs? ► Property values might subsequently decrease because of the loss of property size, as well as the above listed forced changes. ► Sidewalks and gutters with a proper drainage system is another concern. If the road is to be widened, it is natural that the project would include these items. This would aggravate the above listed problems let alone increase the cost of such an undertaking. Here again, who would pay for this? ► The published "City of Rexburg Comprehensive Plan Map" shows Area 4 as being "Open and Agriculture" land. Why the change in these plans? We feel a better alternative might be to widen the "triangle" at the intersection of 2nd South and Shoshone/Mill Hollow and allow traffic to flow on Shoshone which already has a wide street. The connection could then be made to Mill Hollow by using Rolling Hills Drive, which already is wide enough. ► Other alternatives could also be considered. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that when the Mill Hollow Subdivision was plotted, the plans stated that "no curbs or gutters" (due to drainage concerns) were to be part of the development (April 6, 1976). As part of the original statement for consideration pertaining to annexation into the City of Rexburg, and accepted and signed by the Notary Public on April 7, 1976, it does not include any mention of widening of the road, curbs or gutters and so forth. The Restrictive Covenants for Mill Hollow Subdivision, City of Rexburg, were outlined and signed on October 15, 1976. In a letter dated August 11, 1991, to Mayor Nile L. Boyle, it states that: "...the NO Hollow Subdivision not have any curb or gutter. It was felt that it was far better to have the water from the east side of the crest of Mill Hollow Road flow onto the adjoining lots and not be collected by a gutter to add to the already heavy run-off being collected in the gutters on the west side of NO Hollow Road and then into the City's heavily strained storm drainage system." This was from the drawings made and recommended by Forsgren and Perkins. The letter was from Robert M. Sipherd, one of the original owners of the Mill Hollow development. Since that time, there have been a number of letters addressed to the City/Mayor/Councilmen speaking out against any changes. These are recorded in letter form as well as through quotes in the Rexburg Standard Journal from those who attended City Council Meetings.' Thus, in an effort to avoid potentially costly and lengthy legal action, we respectfully submit our concerns to you and ask that you reconsider making any changes to Mill Hollow Road. Thank you. Sincerely, Wade and Marilyn Anderson Ken and Donna Benfield Ronald and Lylene Bennett James and Marilyn Brannon Bill and Debbie Eskridge Tom Gaffey Steven and Cherri Hart Michael and Belinda Kunz Olof and Ester Larson Roger and Joanne McPheeters Chad and Linda Price Vaughn and Lori Price Lyle and Ruth Smith Reed and DeeAnn Stoddard Ronald and Beverly Hann Robert and Alice Ward Leonard and Sondra Hinckley Larry and Lorraine Wickham Richard and Elaine Holloway Plus others who are out of town at the present time.