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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-17 Jared Bevan Charlene Way From:Jared Bevan <jaredbevan@outlook.com> Sent:Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:40 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Compass Pointe Public Comment Attachments:Jared Bevan - Compass Pointe Public Comment.pdf External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. I understand the public hearing regarding the proposed Compass Pointe development at the SW corner of Locust Grove & Victory had to be vacated from the agenda due to a failure of the developer to follow legal procedure regarding a community meeting. I had planned to attend tonight and to share some concerns but did not come after learning of this. I’ve compiled a few of my concerns in the attached pdf to be added as a public comment. - Jared Bevan 1 Sep 17, 2020 Jared Bevan Regarding the Compass Pointe project proposed for 7.6 acres at the SW corner of Locust Grove and Victory, I'm a homeowner in the adjoining Tuscany Village subdivision and strongly oppose several aspects of this project. The following are a few of my concerns: Zoning Density: The future land use map in the comprehensive plan designates this parcel as medium-density (R-4, R-8, TN-R) residential. Increasing the zoning to R-15 does not align with that designation and would be an unwelcome departure for nearby residents like myself who anticipated no more than R-8 density to be developed here. A harsh demarcation would exist between surrounding neighborhoods and this development especially when considering other proposed design elements that are detrimental to appearance and character: • a reduced rear setback along the Ten Mile Drain which would add to the over-crowded feeling from this higher-density development • a cramped private roadway and entrance that would in fact carry a greater density of vehicle and pedestrian activity than wider public streets in surrounding neighborhoods • lack of appreciable common areas and open space • rows of front-facing driveways that would become a de facto parking lot since the garages of these small units will most certainly be utilized for storage and purposes other than vehicle parking • inadequate guest parking • rows of buildings with side fagades rather than front facades oriented toward roadways Pedestrian Connectivity: There would exist a critically unsafe situation in regard to pedestrian connectivity for this development. The southern corner of the property ends at a 2-lane bridge where Locust Grove road crosses the Ten Mile Drain. This bridge has no shoulder or space for a walkway as the bridge is too narrow. Pedestrians, especially children, attempting to cross this bridge to access the green spaces and walkways of nearby neighborhoods would be at great risk. This same condition exists at the northwest corner where Victory crosses the Ten Mile Drain. The entire 7.6 acre parcel is bordered by busy roads and a canal and the only two exit points are pinched together by these narrow bridges. Pedestrian activity into and out of this development would be incredibly unsafe. This development should not be allowed to proceed until both the Victory and Locust Grove roadways and bridges are widened enough to provide safe pedestrian connectivity. Traffic: I share the concerns of others regarding the proximity of the entrance to the Locust Grove and Victory intersection. I echo others that vehicles would mostly be unable to make left turns (northward) from the entry. Many would take a detour by turning right and then passing through the Tuscany Village subdivision and past my home: i I© e I_ Ten Mile Drain Improvement: This natural feature would need to be significantly enhanced with landscaping, site amenities, and design elements. I was unable to find a plan to do this in currently submitted documents. The weeds and natural elements aren't an issue now alongside the small-acreage farm currently on the property, but this would look unkempt alongside a development.