Let me know if I'm clear on this.
> Our lot abuts the proposal for 400' (it's the only lot that does,
> (West boundary, at the South, on Firwood Rd.)
> They intend to abut 4 backyards against our 400' lot line.
>
> I'm hoping to get some input from experienced pro's on this, it's > new to us.
> Here's the proposal,
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> Don Wrote to us,
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> "I read much of that document and most of it seemed pretty cut and
> dried, but keep in mind the laws may be different there than they are > here.
> Here, as a rule of thumb, the proposal must be agreed upon by all
> residence within 300' or so of the proposed project.
>
> What is your objection to the project?
>
> Something that caught my eye instantly was the sentence early on in
> the document that the proposed residential community would have
> *minimal* impact on the community.
> Then they reinforced that comment by explaining in detail their waste
> water treatment facilities and their supply water potential.
> Even a cursory review will show that the community is impacted by much
> more than those 2 things.
> The impact on the eventual build-out of a 34 lot subdivision is huge
> and right off the top is the traffic wear and tear on the roads not to
> mention the police and fire depts.
>
> As a very minimal, if the thing is to go through, I would require that
> no more than 3 of the properties to have any upgrades at all at the
> same time, this will lessen the impact of the construction phase to
> the surrounding area. I would also add considerable interest to the
> containment of ALL negative aspects of the construction phase,
> especially noise control and litter / construction debris. Further,
> consider holding the developer responsible for all damage to the
> infrastructure and surrounding area as well.
> Don"
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>
> A number of factors will negatively impact on our property.
>
> 1) We are amateur astronomers, a subdivision to the west will ruin
> that with subdivision bright lighting in our Eastern view.
>
> 2) We use bird listening devices (EAR's) that are best with a quiet
> neighborhood, which we currently have.http://www.trak4.com/earco/index.ht=ml
> (We design, build, develope, test sell EAR's.).
>
> 3) We nude sunbathe on our East porch.
>
> 4) All of the above reduce our property values, however we're
> seeing if we can compromise in some way.
>
> Thanks for your input guys
> Ken
Can you lobby for a buffer at the perimeter of the new development? T