New Info Regarding Opposition to the SAP Application
Read the recent letter concerned citizens wrote to Garden City regarding new information related to the opposition of the SAP application.
BOHICA — (Bend Over Here It Comes Again)
An article written by Dr. John Livingston and originally posted online in the Gem State Patriot News discussing the challenges with government and business, and the impact on the community.
A Note About the Planning and Zoning Committee Decision
Dr. John Livingston shares a note about the loss we experienced at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on May 24, 2023, and discusses what to expect moving forward.
Plantation Master Association Newsletter June 2013
A Plantation Master Association Newsletter from June 2013 discussing the enforceability of the CC&Rs.
Surveyors in the Neighborhood
Read about the surveyors spotted in the Plantation neighborhood on May 25, 2023, and the position of Preserve Plantation after the most recent Planning and Zoning Commission hearing.
Response from Dr. John Livingston
A response from Dr. John Livingston regarding the recent Save Plantation email titled “Setting the Record Straight”.
Possible Reopening of Public Comments
The Chairman will decide whether to reopen public comments during the Planning and Zoning Committee hearing continuance on May 24, 2023 or move directly to deliberations and a vote. Mr. David Leroy, our attorney, wrote a letter to Garden City explaining the need for the former result.
Emails Regarding the Updated SAP Proposal
Emails between concerned citizens discussing the updated SAP proposal presented by the applicant.
May 18 Principals’ Meeting with Attorneys
A press release following an “on the record meeting” on May 18, 2023 with the applicant, which details the position of Preserve Plantation as it relates to the SAP application.
Citizen Letter Opposing the SAP Application
Read the numerous arguments opposing the SAP application concerned citizens recently shared with Garden City staff.
Questions Unanswered
More questions than answers came out of the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on April 27, 2023.
Third Set of Comments by Mr. Leroy
Our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, put together a third set of comments opposing the SAP application and delivered it to Garden City prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on April 27, 2023.
The Idaho Way
An article written by Dr. John Livingston discussing the political issues as they relate to developers and “the process” of development. Originally published online in the Gem State Patriot News.
Second Set of Comments by Mr. Leroy
Our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, put together a second set of comments opposing the SAP application and delivered it to Garden City ahead of the public hearings scheduled for April and May.
SAP Public Hearing Info from Garden City
The following information was sent via email from Garden City to parties interested in the Specific Area Plan (SAP) application. It is intended to provide information to help navigate the upcoming public hearing process.
A Response to the SAP Applicant’s Letter
A response to ongoing back and forth interaction regarding the SAP application.
It’s Springtime at the Plantation!
Learn about two upcoming Garden City meetings regarding the proposed SAP application that will allow for public testimony, and the primary goals of the Preserve Plantation Neighborhood.
Garden City’s SAP Staff Report
Read the Specific Area Plan (SAP) Staff Report that Garden City’s Development Services Department put together.
Citizen Comment Opposing the SAP Proposal
Ron Bush, a concerned Garden City citizen, hand-delivered a second detailed letter to Garden City stating reasons for his opposition to Lincoln Property’s SAP application.
Reasons to Deny the SAP Rezoning Application
Read the letter a concerned citizen, Andrea Fogleman, sent to Garden City detailing reasons to deny the application to rezone a portion of the property now known as The River Club from R-2 to SAP. The change will allow 35+ units per acre while R-2 zoning currently allows only 6 units per acre.