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Summerfield project: Spotsy did not look at the big picture Date published: 10/5/2009
Summerfield project: Spotsy did not look at the big picture
As a concerned resident, Many local residents voiced concerns about the density of the development, increased traffic, and burdens on the county infrastructure. The economic impact study determined that the project would remain a drain on county infrastructure until the median single-family home price is $458,000; optimistically, that will be Therefore, until then residents will bear the tax burden of educating students, handling fire and rescue emergencies, and dealing with Instead of focusing on these critical economic issues, the Planning Commission members asked about landscaping, and gave every indication that they were more concerned with the interests of one resident over those of the county. The vote was unanimous to approve the rezoning, and one had to wonder if the commission had made its decision before the meeting occurred. If during a time of budget shortfalls and an overstock of housing our county officials are choosing the profit for one resident over the potential costs to our community, then an explanation is due. The rezoning and development of the Summerfield subdivision will now be passed to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. Please inform yourself on whether your local supervisor plans to approve this unnecessary development, and then remember you can use your vote in November Kelly Tivnan Spotsylvania
So taking Biltzburgh's logic to an equally well thought out conclusion: those that are still homeless in the wake of Katrina should blame builders?
I did not get the impression from Ms. Tivnan's letter that she was against economic growth. I think she's against growth, such as Summerfield, that appears unable to support itself.
If you live in a house, thank a Builder
You must be a newcomer. It's alway been like this. Our supervisors work for the developers. The planning commission is composed of real estate agents who drum up business for themselves. Nothing ever changes here.
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