Coming Out of Hibernation
Addressing the falsehoods and mistruths that have been promulgated and have been a cause for tension between neighbors in the Plantation community.
Developers Have the Upper Hand in Idaho
Citizens’ rights are slowly being eroded by developers (and their attorneys) who influence our legislature and by developers who sit on city councils and municipality ruling bodies.
Steady Even Pressure
An update discussing the continued work of Preserve Plantation Neighborhood and the recent changes to the HOA Board.
Meeting Updates
Read about the results of the recent meetings in August—one at City Hall and one at The River Club. Keep informed. There is still work to be done.
Covenants and Contracts
The Preserve Plantation Neighborhood position concerning the Master Declaration Contract (MDC).
Must-Attend Meetings
Please join these must-attend meetings in August. The River Club development is an ongoing project and will take many years to complete, and there is no guarantee that there won’t be additional development on the golf course. We must be aware and stay involved throughout the entire process.
The Petition and Request for Reconsideration
Read the Petition and Request for Reconsideration document written by our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, regarding the SAP application.
Next Steps
A recap of the final decision made by City Council regarding the SAP application and next steps.
Garden City City Council Meeting 06.26.23
A recording of the June 26, 2023 Garden City City Council meeting whereupon the Council Members set conditions of approval for the SAP application submitted by Lincoln National.
Confident and Optimistic
Some thoughts from Dr. John Livingston as we head into the final City Council hearing regarding the SAP application.
The Kevin Miller Show
Kevin Miller speaks with Mr. David Leroy and Dr. John Livingston concerning the battle to keep developers from taking over Garden City.
City Planning Is Not Settled Science
An article written by Dr. John Livingston discussing the challenges of urban planning.
We Are Not Scared
We are an incredible group of people who have devoted and are devoting their lives to the service of their country and communities.
The Master Declaration Contract
A map of the Plantation Master Declaration boundary that includes the River Club Golf Course and a video of Kent Brown, a member of Garden City’s Planning and Zoning Committee, discussing the applicability of the Master Declaration Contract (MDC) to the SAP application at a P&Z hearing.
The Boys In the Corner
A story about the upcoming “fourth quarter” in the fight against out-of-state developers.
Preserve Plantation Neighborhood Canvass
Preserve Plantation Neighborhood has canvased the neighborhood and has taken a poll of the 253 homeowners and 32 Edgewood Senior Living residents, in addition to several neighbors in the Riverside Village and Lake Harbor communities about where they stand regarding the new Special Area Plan (SAP) application that will be before the City Council this week.
Citizen Comment in Opposition to the SAP Application
Read the letter opposing the SAP application a concerned citizen sent to Garden City ahead of the June 12, 2023 City Council hearing.
My Purple Home and Alligator Pond
A note from Dr. John Livingston about the Plantation HOA’s Master Declaration Contract.