Meridian Church Land Rezoned for New Commercial Center
Meridian officials approved plans for 52,000 square feet of office and retail space at Ten Mile and Franklin roads.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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Meridian City Council approved a rezone for 12 acres of land owned by Ten Mile Christian Church to allow for a new commercial development. The project includes over 52,000 square feet of office and retail space.
Why it matters
The development plan aims to assist the church in paying off approximately $9 million in debt through the sale of its land. This project shifts the property from a Neighborhood Business District to a Community Business District, permitting larger-scale commercial use.
The plan authorizes 52,000 square feet of development, including a 9,000-square-foot restaurant, 15,000-square-foot mid-box retail, and a 500-square-foot 7 Brew Coffee. This replaces zoning on 12 acres that has not undergone a traffic impact study since 2005.
The players
Meridian City Council
The local governing body responsible for zoning decisions and the management of municipal development agreements.
Ten Mile Christian Church
A local religious institution currently seeking to divest land holdings to reduce debt.
Michael Meuret
The developer and applicant who is purchasing the church-owned land for the commercial project.
7 Brew Coffee
A coffee chain currently in discussions with the developer for a potential location at the site.
The details
The rezone changes the land designation to a Community Business District, which allows for the proposed mixture of office and retail buildings ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 square feet. To proceed, the developer must adhere to specific design guidelines outlined in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. Construction is expected to take at least one year to commence, with completion likely tied to the progress of the nearby Highway 16 and Linder Rd. overpass projects.
Timeline
The last traffic impact study for the property was completed in 2005.
The Meridian City Council approved the rezone on October 28, 2026.
Highway 16 and the Linder Rd. overpass are expected to be finished by fall or early winter 2027.
The Home Front
This development follows a regional trend of converting religious-owned parcels into commercial hubs to address institutional debt. The project is governed by the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, which dictates the aesthetic and functional standards for new construction in this corridor.
Residents near Ten Mile and Franklin roads should track upcoming traffic pattern changes as construction approaches. Homeowners concerned about local infrastructure should look for updated traffic impact reports from the city as the development moves closer to the construction phase.
The takeaway
Large-scale commercial developments in residential-adjacent areas often follow years of stagnant traffic studies, making it vital for neighbors to review city council agendas for project updates. Monitor municipal announcements for the start of site work, which is expected to begin in at least one year.
Further reading
For more information on local zoning and planning updates, visit Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BoiseDev.
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