HomeMy WebLinkAboutWRITTEN RESPONSE - Hulse, Cal - 1038 S 1000 W - Annexation & Rezone from RR to MDRJune 8, 2002
Planning and Zoning Commission
City of Rexburg
- 12 N. Center -St. _
Rexburg, Idaho 83440
Ref: Property zone change request on South 1000 West
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission Members,
Although my service as a trustee of the Madison School District does not begin until July, 2002, I
have nonetheless been contacted by several residents in the area of South 1000 West regarding
the issue of a requested property zone change on South 1000 West relatively near the Madison
Middle School. The concerns relayed to me deal with the possible impact of any zone change on
the safety of students traveling to and from the Middle School. I do currently not speak for the
Madison School Board or District Administration, but merely as a citizen whose paramount
interest is in the maintenance of the safety and well-being of our school children.
Assuming that a traffic flow and highway safety impact analysis has or will be conducted by the
City of Rexburg before any decision is rendered in favor of the requested zone change, I would be
interested in obtaining and reviewing the results of such an analysis. It certainly could be
anticipated. that the construction of multiple apartment units on South 1000 West would have an
impact on the volume of traffic traveling on both 1000 West and 7`s South. I am interested in
reviewing traffic volume and speed studies that may have already been conducted on both
roadways, as well as the projected increase in vehicular traffic volume that may be associated with
the number of housing units planned for the area. I am interested in knowing if there are plans to
increase the width of 1000 West and/or 7' South and if a traffic signal is anticipated for the
intersection of these two roadways. I am also interested in reviewing the analysis of the current
and/or projected foot and bicycle traffic of students traveling to and from the Middle School along
both of these routes.
So that I may adequately respond to those who have expressed concerns related to the safety of
students attending the Middle School, please advise the appropriate procedure that would permit
me to obtain the desired analytical data for review.
With appreciation,
Tom Leman, Trustee Elect
11085 S. Snake River Road
Rexburg Idaho 83440