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.
Parking Amendment Update
Read the current draft of the parking ordinance and mark your calendars for a hearing scheduled on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00pm.
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.
Important Meeting Dates: Please Join Us
Add these upcoming dates to your calendar regarding Lincoln Property Company’s SAP rezoning application and learn what’s at stake. It is critical that we have as many homeowners as possible at each of these meetings.
A Letter About the Proposed Parking Amendments
A letter a concerned citizen wrote to Garden City about the proposed changes to the parking code.
A Letter From The River Club
Read a letter from The River Club to a longtime member threatening to suspend his membership due to his opposition to the SAP application.
Citizen Comment in Opposition of the SAP Application
Read the detailed letter and appendix a concerned Garden City citizen has written to Garden City in opposition to the SAP application filed by Lincoln Property Company.
Let’s Fill Upcoming Garden City Meetings
Garden City meeting dates and times in February and March 2023, and email addresses of Garden City’s council members. Make your voice heard—join us at upcoming meetings and email the city your concerns.
Comments to Garden City by Mr. David Leroy
Read the document our attorney, Mr. David Leroy, has given to the Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission on February 8, 2023 titled, “Comments to the Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission on the River Club SAP Application”.
Possible Changes to Garden City’s Parking Code
Learn about the proposed changes to Garden City's parking code, which will negatively affect residents.
Op-Ed in the Idaho Dispatch
Read Dr. John Livingston’s op-ed and the article’s comments in the Idaho Dispatch.
Not in Idaho — Not in Garden City
Learn how Garden City, Idaho’s rapid growth is impacting its citizens and neighborhoods, and what people are trying to do about it.