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Those that are against it, are opposed to the density and the 3-story structures, which are not really compatible with what else is here. The planned development would introduce a population overnight that is as large as the current residential population in the 4 streets surrounding it combined. The required parking would exceed 100 spaces. 34 multi family units and 7,500 square feet of commercial space, plus 100 parking spaces on 1.74 acres. Traffic will become a nightmare, as there are zero cars driving to and from the lots now, yet it's still often impossible to turn left/North onto Bumby at this intersection.

The placement of the tree closest to Henderson looks too set back from the street to be the tree that is currently there, but I would love to see the trees saved! I love your thinking JFW657; it would be devastating to the character of the neighborhood to cut those trees down! The property is technically in Orange County, which doesn't have protections for historic trees, but if I had to guess, the largest tree on that property is 300 years old. The canopy is so wide that they would have to build all 3-story structures on the south side of the lot, up against the houses on Carlton, and a row of structures parallel to Bumby, behind the commercial building. If they did that, they might not be able to fit all the buildings they want to fit to maximize the zoning. I have a feeling they already have a developer, based on who is present at meetings and how this thing is just rolling forward. I also know that three adjacent businesses were all approached to sell by a 'rude' lawyer associated with the development. I am planning to go to the public hearing on rezoning this Thursday, but if you want to speak, you have to submit a request to do so in advance.

The historic trees on Henderson are NOT represented in those renderings. Looks like the developer wants to cut them down. Yes, they are. All the really big oaks on Henderson are not represented in this rendering.