Meridian Council Approves New Ten Mile Commercial Site
Officials greenlit a 12-acre land rezone to allow for over 52,000 square feet of new office and commercial retail space.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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The Meridian City Council approved the rezoning of 12 acres of land owned by Ten Mile Christian Church to facilitate a new mixed-use development project. The proposal includes more than 52,000 square feet of office and commercial space intended to help the church address its financial debt.
Why it matters
The development seeks to leverage church-owned property for economic growth, with the church aiming to pay off approximately $9 million in debt through the land sale. The move shifts land usage from a neighborhood classification to a community business district to accommodate the new commercial site.
The plan includes 52,000 square feet of commercial space, featuring a 9,000-square-foot restaurant, 15,000-square-foot mid-box retail, and 10,700-square-foot office and retail building. Developers are in talks with 7 Brew Coffee for a potential location at the site.
The players
Meridian City Council
This local government body manages zoning, land development, and municipal planning decisions within the city of Meridian.
Ten Mile Christian Church
The religious organization owns the land slated for development and is seeking to use proceeds from the sale to address its debt.
Michael Meuret
He is the applicant purchasing the property from the church to pursue the commercial development project.
The details
The city council approved the plan with a condition requiring strict adherence to the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan design guidelines. The property, located at Ten Mile and Franklin roads, will undergo a designation change from a Neighborhood Business District to a Community Business District.
Timeline
The last traffic impact study for the property occurred in 2005.
The Meridian City Council approved the rezone and development agreement on October 28, 2026.
Highway 16 and the Linder Rd. overpass are expected to be completed in fall or early winter 2027.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a broader trend of repurposing institutional land to spur suburban economic development. It aligns with the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan to formalize commercial expansion in the area.
Residents should anticipate future construction activity at the intersection of Ten Mile and Franklin roads, with development timelines likely aligning with regional infrastructure improvements. The project aims to add significant retail and dining options to the immediate neighborhood once work begins.
The takeaway
The project serves as an example of how organizations can utilize land holdings to address significant financial debt. Local stakeholders should monitor the site for construction start dates, which are projected to begin at least one year after the recent council approval.
Further reading
For more information on local zoning and planning, visit Meridian Commercial.
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