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07/17/2026

BRIGHTON’S BLAYDEN BLUES. MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED BLAYDEN SUBDIVISION – A MUCH SMALLER DEVELOPMENT THAN IBAIA/BASQUE RANCH - IN OCTOBER 2024 CITING TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ON BLACK CAT ROAD. SINCE 2024 PROJECTED TRAFFIC ISSUES ARE MUCH WORSE.

In October 2024, the Meridian City Council unanimously rejected a development named “Blayden” brought by Trilogy Development. Meridian Planning and Zoning also rejected the project.
According to the press, Blayden would have been a 38-acre development with 312 apartments, 10 townhouses and four commercial lots. IBAIA/Basque Ranch is almost 600 acres and would theoretically see nearly 1,300 homes built there.

According to Boise Dev: “The council members cited the lack of infrastructure in the area, traffic problems, and timing of the project as reasons for the denial.” Councilwoman Liz Strader said “I hate adding a ton of housing in very close proximity to a two-lane road. That troubles me.”

Councilwoman Strader’s observation is spot on and her comments should inform the Council as they consider IBAIA/Basque Ranch for two reasons!

First, how is the Black Cat Road traffic situation gong to improve – even if lanes are ultimately added – when 1,300 homes from IBAIA/Basque Ranch - Pollard East’s expansive medical office/hospital/professional office/residential development – Boise Co-Op – and an event Center in Aldape Park going to make Black Cat any more functional??

Second, Councilwoman Strader mentions increased strain on a “two-lane road”. Jayker Way, which is a two-lane road, will never be able to be expanded – is a winding road through Spurwing – and would lead to the most-dense part of IBAIA/Basque Ranch (152 55+ homes on an average of 0.11 acres each) - how will this two-lane road absorb thousands of trips each day?

City or Meridian Planner – Planning and Zoning – City Council – please tell Brighton to stick to the Meridian Comprehensive Plan: Low-Density Residential: “This designation allows for the development of SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON LARGE AND ESTATE LOTS at gross densities of three dwelling units or less per acre RESPECTING AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, RECOGNIZING VIEW SHEDS AND OPEN SPACES, AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL ATMOSPHERE OF THE AREA."

07/11/2026

TODD LAKEY RETAINED AS LEGAL COUNSEL!

Today our effort to fight Brighton’s IBAIA development – and its gross attempted reinterpretation of Meridian/Star’s Comprehensive Plan takes on a new chapter – the retention of Todd Lakey as our legal counsel.

Todd Lakey’s qualifications are unapproachable.

• 25+ Years in Land-Use Law
• Involved in creating/reviewing/refining Idaho’s Land-Use Protection Act Laws
• 7-term Idaho Legislator
• Canyon County Commissioner 1999-2004
• Canyon County Deputy Prosecutor 1993-1999
• Founder Lakey-Villegas & Borton-Lakey Law Firms Located in Meridian Idaho

“Over his career, he has handled real estate transactions and obtained zoning entitlements and approvals for thousands of acres of land throughout the region. He has overseen large complex residential, commercial, mixed use and industrial projects.”

We enthusiastically welcome Todd Lakey as legal counsel in our effort to hold all parties accountable to following the plain words of Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan: Low-Density Residential: “This designation allows for the development of SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON LARGE AND ESTATE LOTS at gross densities of three dwelling units or less per acre RESPECTING AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, RECOGNIZING VIEW SHEDS AND OPEN SPACES, AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL ATMOSPHERE OF THE AREA."

Welcome to the team Todd Lakey!!

07/10/2026

A proposal that could bring hundreds of homes to North Meridian is drawing attention from nearby residents as it moves through the city's development review pro

06/25/2026

COFFEE WITH MERIDIAN MAYOR SIMISON

What: Meridian Coffee with the Mayor

Who: Mayor Robert Simison and City Leaders

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM

Where: Cadence at Bainbridge Clubhouse (3778 W Sunny Cove Ln, Meridian, ID 83646)

06/25/2026

CALL TO ACTION! BRIGHTON DID NOT LISTEN. NEED TO SEND THOUSANDS OF EMAILS/LETTERS TO MERIDIAN CITY OFFICIALS, PLANNERS & STAFF!

Despite your efforts, Brighton made no changes from its pre-application to the final application for the IBAIA/Basque Ranch development.

NOW MERIDIAN'S DECISION MAKERS MUST HEAR FROM US.

Here's our CALL TO ACTION:

1: Review the facts about IBAIA/Basque Ranch on this page and visit BasqueRanchImpact.com and familiarize yourself with the issues! You may know them from a very personal level already.

2: Pick the issues that resonate with you - deviation from Comprehensive Plan - density - traffic - schools - safety - emergency response times - flood plain issues.....

3: Write unique (no form letters) emails to the Meridian City Officials, Planners and Staff. Be courteous and respectful.

4: Every email you send will be a part of the permanent record for this development - it's crucial to participate!!

MERIDIAN CITY OFFICIALS

Robert Simison
[email protected]

Brian Whitlock
[email protected]

Liz Strader
[email protected]

Doug Taylor
[email protected]

John Overton
[email protected]

Anne Little Roberts
[email protected]

Luke Cavener
[email protected]

MERIDIAN CITY PLANNING AND KEY STAFF

Dave Miles
Meridian Community Development Director
[email protected]

Caleb Hood
Meridian Community Development Assistant Director
Staff for Meridian Transportation Commission
[email protected]

Casey Crary
Land Development Supervisor
[email protected]

Steve O'Brien
Civil Engineering Plans Examiner II
[email protected]

Codee Neider
Civil Engineering Plans Examiner II
[email protected]

Mercedes Amador
Civil Engineering Plans Examiner I
[email protected]

Kelly Ready
Land Development Surety Coordinator
[email protected]

Bill Parsons
Planning Supervisor
[email protected]

Nick Napoli
Associate City Planner
[email protected]

Brian McClure
Long-Range Planning Supervisor
[email protected]

Craige Bergman
Long-Range Associate Coordination Planner
Staff for Meridian Transportation Commission
[email protected]

Carl Anderson
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use
[email protected]

Stacy Hersh
Assistant City Planner, Current Planning Group
[email protected]

Linda Ritter
Associate City Planner, Current Planning Group
[email protected]

Sonya Allen
Associate City Planner, Current Planning Group
[email protected]

Mike Grigoryev
Assistant City Planner, Current Planning Group
[email protected]

Charlene Way
Assistant City Clerk
[email protected]

ADA COUNTY

Rod Beck
Ada County Commission
Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (Compass)
[email protected]

YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. BRIGHTON DID NOT LISTEN BUT WE HOPE OUR MERIDIAN MAYOR - COUNCIL - PLANNERS AND STAFF WILL HERE OUR VOICE.

06/25/2026