Comments on: Boise Council Continues Urban Sprawl Policy

By: Inna

Inna — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 18:06:04 +0000

My latest message to Mayor Bieter:

There are more developers in Boise than the trees.

By: Steve Rinehart

Steve Rinehart — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:46:40 +0000

If you are surprised at how readily the Boise City Council rolls over for developers, check the election campaign contribution reports on the city clerk website. See the $1,000 checks from real estate companies, homebuilders, subdivides and related concerns.

EDITOR NOTE–They all say there is no “quid pro quo.” However a local attorney has told us, “There is no reason for quid unless there is the pro quo.”

By: Inna

Inna — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:58:31 +0000

Funny
The school district requested the 1st owner to donate 10 acres.
When the land was resold to CBH homes, the size of the donation changed to 7 acres. The 3 acres was taken over by apartment multiplexes.

By: Clancy Anderson

Clancy Anderson — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:57:18 +0000

I wonder if this sprawl can pay for its’ self? CBH did donate 7 acres for an elementary school to go along with the 50 acres that BSD had already purchased for JR/SR High. Now it would be nice if BSD could assess impact fees to pay for those new schools. Unfortunately the legislature has shot this down over the years, the last time in 2006.

Documentation about this developing including the 7 acre donation. http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/Documents.aspx?id=201609010912333820

Bikeboy….you missed Reflection Ridge in Meridian.

By: Inna

Inna — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:08:08 +0000

Bigger isnt’ better.
Bieter is better?
Ha-Ha

I presented City Council with the data on the state of aquifer in South Ada County, which they dutifuly ignored.
I think the voters still can vote against the school bond, and that could delay the full subdivision build out.
Also, people have to start reading those avigation easements before buying homes in Syringa Valley.
And need to be informed of plans for 3rd runway, and F-15 or F-35 in quite near future.
This can also slow down the growth in that area.

By: Janet Harman

Janet Harman — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:45:09 +0000

Voter: The feds won’t buy these homes because the new owners will have to sign an aviation easement – signing away rights to complain about noise overhead. Not sure about the details, but buyer beware.

By: Chickenhawk

Chickenhawk — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:06:50 +0000

Has anyone ever wondered if there is some type of conspiracy theory behind the city council giving all these free passes for mass developments and subsequent Californication? Perhaps the Bieter Administration (Team Dave) is privately hoping attract as many liberal democrats from California as possible in an effort to change the political landscape, especially in the wake of the Trump presidential victory.

After all, the democrats lost legislative seats in once-prominent democratic strongholds such as Lewiston, Moscow and Pocatello.

Either that or Corey Barton was a big donor to the mayor’s reelection campaign…

By: Local Joe

Local Joe — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:53:37 +0000

Every person that voted for the mayor and each council member are directly responsible. You get what you elect.

By: Ric

Ric — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:50:35 +0000

I was only able to listen to the last half of testimonials via life feed of the council meeting. I was shocked at how quick the city council dispensed with all the valid comments people living in the area had and then unanimously approved all amendments and rezoning requests the builder wanted. President Clegg obtained a small commitment from the builder’s representative that only 12 houses would be built until the Lake Hazel to Orchard road was built. But nothing was mentioned about all the traffic that would happen just building the roads and utility infrastructure before these 12 houses could be built. Another greedy builder wins again. Shame on you Boise City Council.

By: slfisher

slfisher — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:14:22 +0000

How do you figure the “Trump movement” has anything to do with it? Trump and his minions don’t seem the type to support ordinary citizens against big business.

EDITOR NOTE–S, the issue is one of “Anti-establishment popularism,” not any political party. City council routinely holds hearings with overwhelming opposition to an issue, but go against the will of the people. Same was true in earlier post regarding the airport noise. The airport manager sought only to “sell” her master plan, not respond to the will or needs of the people. YOU see it at the legislature when it comes to health care, education, term limits, gay rights/marriage, ag-gag, etc. The rule of law or will of the people means little at all levels.