September 9, 2021
Planning Commission meeting
Planning Commission meeting
Public Comments
15 Comments for
Robert
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Robert (37849), July 22, 2021 at 3:55 PM
See attached .pdfRobert (37849), July 22, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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Linda
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Linda (37849), July 27, 2021 at 1:25 PM
I live in Lazy Acres subdivision at noted address. The entire subdivision water drains through my property. When I moved here 20 years ago the county would come periodically and dredge the drainage ditch to help the water flow better. This hasn't happened in years and anytime it rains my front yard becomes a creek. Someone can wash their vehicle, use water for whatever reason and my yard is wet for days. Linda (37849), July 27, 2021 at 1:25 PM
I called a few weeks ago because around the culvert itself had filled up so much water was just overflowing from the top/roadway. They did come but dredged only enough around the pipe for the water to flow through still filtering essentially into my yard.
If we move forward with the planned development the water/drainage situation in our neighborhood and my yard is going to be effected greatly. The values of my property and others in this subdivision is going to be greatly impacted even more so than it is already.
I'm happy for anyone to walk through our neighborhood and view the drainage situation at any time.
John
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John (37849), July 28, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Regarding rezoning of 4114 West Beaver Creek, the developer "Nelson Farm Development LLC" will meet with interested neighbors tomorrow evening, July 29, 2021 at 6:30 at 7249 Evanel Way in Lazy Acres Subdivision. We will meet to share the developer's vision for the property under consideration and to take neighbor input and questions. We look forward to meeting interested neighbors there.John (37849), July 28, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Faith
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Faith (37849), August 1, 2021 at 6:22 PM
I am concerned about someone building houses on the property beside Lazy Acres. We have serious water problems every time it rains and building on that property will cause even more problems. Also, there will be a lot more accidents on Beaver Creek as the entrance to that property is on a hill in a curve. Cars fly up and down Beaver Creek. Please help us keep a subdivision from being built on that site. It would also be appreciated if we could get some assistance on our current water problems, drains of some kind. We are tired of being ignored. This is a really nice subdivision but would be wonderful if the water problems were fixed. Faith (37849), August 1, 2021 at 6:22 PM
Cory
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Cory (37849), August 3, 2021 at 10:24 AM
I'm writing to you about the rezoning plan for the property on West Beavercreek. I believe this is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Extra water runoff into our subdivision which already has an excess water problem with the slightest rainfall, extra traffic on W Beavercreek, esthetics of our neighborhood would be ruined, possibility of crime in our area, destruction of habitat for many animals, and an influx of mosquitos due to planned retention ponds. Please consider all this when you vote.Cory (37849), August 3, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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Richard (37849), August 5, 2021 at 8:33 PM
This is to oppose the rezoning at 4114 W. Beaver Creek (8-G-21-RZ) Nelson Farm Development. Our property backs up to the property at 4114 W. Beaver Creek. Putting in 40 homes on this 8 acre property will destroy the homes in Lazy Acres with water. The contractor said they would put in 2 retention ponds to keep water off of us but with that many homes it will create disaster for those of us who own in Lazy Acres. We already have a water problem from where the county put in Levi Field. Most of the homes in Lazy Acres had to put pumps under their house and if they put 40 homes in that space it will create even more problems regarding water that the county says there is not "fix" for. It will add additional traffic on already busy side road. We have had three deaths in the area of Lazy Acres. There is a blind hill both directions as you pull out on W. Beaver. We strongly appose this rezoning.Richard (37849), August 5, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Christina
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Christina (37849), August 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM
I am longtime resident of Evanel Way, my property directly connects to the 8 acres located at 4114 W Beaver Creek which is up for review to be rezoned. I fail to see any "need" to rezone this property from agricultural to planed residential. I do not feel this location is right for a development as I do not see that is promotes the general welfare of our community in any way. The development will increase our already bad flooding issues, is not in keeping with the look of our neighborhood, and that it will add to the bad traffic problems and regular accidents we already face. Please see my comments in the attachment. Christina (37849), August 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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Tyler
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Tyler (37849), August 10, 2021 at 8:43 PM
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Christina
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Christina (37849), August 30, 2021 at 1:41 PM
please see attached petitionChristina (37849), August 30, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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Ian
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Ian (37849), August 31, 2021 at 1:08 PM
There are many issues relating to the re-zoning of this property and subsequent construction of a subdivision. Flooding, negative effect on house prices, negative effect on local community and environment, insufficient local resources to cope with increase in traffic, increased demand on schools, law enforcement and other emergencies services to name but a few. With that being said, there is no more a significant issue than the danger posed by the increased level of volume of traffic along W. Beaver Creek. There have been a number of deaths as a result of road traffic accidents in this short stretch of road, most notable directly opposite the entrance to this proposed subdivision - this tragic occurrence resulted in the death of a minor. Many of these fatalities are recent history, not historic!Ian (37849), August 31, 2021 at 1:08 PM
The inclusion of the subdivision can only increase the danger on a road which has already seen a disproportionate number of fatalities (for the local area, city and county). The decision to put the entrance on W. Beaver Creek (as proposed) is purely made by someone motivated by greed. The building plans as shown pose a direct threat to anyone transiting along this road and this HAS to be recognized by City & County!
Perseverance of life, over greed of individuals (and planners/councilor's) any day!
Rick
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Rick (37849), September 2, 2021 at 10:22 PM
There are a lot of people speeding up and down W. Beaver Creek and adding 80+ cars coming in and out of the new subdivision is going to be extremely dangerous/deadly. If there are going to be 80 houses on 5 acres then they would only need a weedeater, no need for a lawnmower. Cleaning out the drains at Levi field and spillways only caused Lazy Acres to get more flooding than we used to. The only way to fix our drainage issues is to put in pipes and drains. I could build a dam in my yard and keep the water out in the road, that would be my cheapest option. If I put a drain pipe in my yard it will cause all the water to flood the houses on Cadillac Drive. We don't have the money to do that. Rick (37849), September 2, 2021 at 10:22 PM
George and Erika
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George and Erika (37849), September 7, 2021 at 8:21 PM
(Please see attached document)George and Erika (37849), September 7, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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Jessie
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Jessie (37849), September 8, 2021 at 2:50 PM
I have some concerns about the impact this rezoning will have on myself and my family, as we live in the Lazy acres neighborhood beside the proposed land. I worry about the traffic that will increase because of a new development, and the hazards that will bring when my children start to learn to drive. I am concerned about the flooding in our neighborhood that is already a problem and will more than likely worsen with the disturbance of land. I also am concerned about our schools ability to handle an influx of the children that will move in to that neighborhood, as Powell elementary is already over crowded. I am also concerned about the increase in noise level that a subdivision of that size will bring to our quiet adjacent neighborhood. Thank you for taking the time to consider my view point and keep them in mind when deciding what is best for our community. Jessie (37849), September 8, 2021 at 2:50 PM
Gregory
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Gregory (37849), September 9, 2021 at 1:51 AM
Please see attached file.Gregory (37849), September 9, 2021 at 1:51 AM
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Kathryn
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Kathryn (37849), September 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM
The people of Lazy Acres request that you deny the proposal to rezone the property, at 4114 West Beaver Creek Drive, bordering Lazy Acres. Kathryn (37849), September 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Please see the attached PDF containing my specific comments regarding this matter.
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