HomeMy WebLinkAboutz02-03-26 Public Comment - J. Rondon - Oppose Rocky Mountain Flats SP, Application_ 25296From:Jessica Rondon
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Subject:[EXTERNAL][SENDER UNVERIFIED]Oppose Rocky Mountain Flats SP, Application: 25296
Date:Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:09:13 PM
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Hello,
I am a homeowner in Meadow Creek, and oppose the proposed high-density development
that will egress onto Meah Lane. While affordable housing is necessary, the proposed
location for this development is problematic for several reasons.
Inappropriate Location for Affordable Housing- Lack of Sufficient Infrastructure
• The proposed development is 3.5 miles away from essential services like grocery stores,
healthcare, jobs, and public transportation. This distance will make it difficult for future
residents to access these important resources (especially for those without cars). It's
creating a sprawl, traffic, and pollution for the next 20 years.
• No public transportation has been planned for this part of town for decades, according to
the City Commission.
• Affordable housing should be placed where residents can easily access the services they
need to thrive, and this site is too far removed to support that.
• The area around the proposed site is ALREADY OVERDEVELOPED (constant
construction in the area, including Buffalo Run, Gran Cielo, Meadow Bridge, 19th & Graf). It
lacks the necessary green space, pedestrian infrastructure, and roads to support the
dramatic increase in population.
• The current infrastructure is stretched thin, and the proposed development does not
address the community's basic needs, such as safe routes for children, more parks, or
improvements to roads and sidewalks.
- A proposed 5 and 4-story buildings in our neighborhood would dramatically alter the
landscape and feel of our neighborhood, and there are no 5-story buildings outside the
downtown area.
Increased Traffic and Safety Hazards
• The development will cause a significant increase in traffic on local streets,
particularly Meah Lane, which runs next to a park where many children and dogs play.
• The infrastructure in the area is not designed to handle the increased traffic, which poses
a safety risk for children and pedestrians who already use this area.
• There is a road planned for the other side of Meadow Creek Park, which is already a
narrow park, and will make it unsafe and unusable
Negative Impact on Nearby Neighborhoods
• The development is next to neighborhoods with high-value homes. A high-density
development in this area could reduce property values and lead to conflict between new
and existing residents.
Articles regarding new construction.
Vacancy Rates Soar as Construction Outpaces Demand
Vacancy Rate at 12.5%
Thank you,
J. Rondon