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1 Dana Partridge From: Don Biava <[EMAIL REDACTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:51 AM To: Shawn Nickel Subject: Willowbrook development Don & Shawna Biava 25311 Shadow Circle Star, ID 83669 (916) 396-6665 [EMAIL REDACTED] Greetings, Please let me open this letter by stating we are NOT against development, only irresponsible development, which is what I believe the proposed Willowbrook development exemplifies. We are relatively new to the Hillsdale/Star Ridge area, 1.5 yrs, but we chose this area specifically for it's larger lots, larger homes and the openness of the neighborhood. The surrounding crop fields and common areas strategically placed around the development really contribute to a country feel. Additionally, we chose Star because of it's small-town and charming atmosphere. We came from a very small ranch town in a nearby state. We have 3 school age kids and are currently business owners here in Star as well. Obviously being residents of Star Ridge, we are directly affected by Willowbrook and felt compelled to speak out. In the very short time we have resided here, I am extremely disappointed in what is fast-becoming of Star. The small-town feel is rapidly disappearing before our eyes with not only the insane pace of growth, but the monotonous small crammed-in tract homes by greedy developers with no regard to the existing area and it's residents. What is more disturbing is these projects are being approved by the city and it's planners. The term sell-out immediately comes to mind. When I look at the proposed plan for Willowbrook, alls I see is more of the same. The plan does nothing to integrate into the current openness of Hillsdale development, but also the sheer size, which will virtually double the current population of Star is nothing short of irresponsible. A short drive around Star will confirm that the current roads and infrastructure are so far behind and getting worse by the day. The road constant closures/detours, dirt-dust-mud, noise, truck traffic, vehicular traffic, rapidly deteriorating roads, etc. Another major concern for not only Willowbrook but the entire valley is water. The addition of not only that many new homes but a water-thirsty golf course is a major red flag. I don't think any expert in this field can state with certainty that our current water supply is adequate for a development of this size and future developments as well. In closing, I feel the city of Star needs to participate in a building moratorium to allow for infrastructure catchup, but if this area must be future developed, I respectfully ask any plan approval be consistent with the current neighborhoods of Hillsdale/Star Ridge. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Best regards, Don & Shawna Biava