The GBCA Board in cooperation with many of the Burgess residents have concerns with this project: 2100 Homes and townhomes 32 acres of Commercial space and 20 acres for a park. In response we have sent this letter for a possible compromise.
To the Developers of Harbor Trace Plantation,
As you have seen from the last several meetings, there is significant opposition within the Burgess community to Plan A as currently presented. Many residents feel that the Wall family is not willing to work collaboratively with the community on this project, and a common question continues to arise: What benefit does this plan provide to the Burgess Community?
The Greater Burgess Community Association believes that a compromise is both possible and reasonable—one that allows the Wall family to profit from the development while reducing the long-term impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Residents are supportive of the idea of gaining an additional park and a YMCA, but not at the expense of the substantial traffic increases and utility strain that Plan A would create.
The consensus among residents is that a scaled-back plan would be far more acceptable and could earn community support. One concept that appears workable is the following:
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20 acres dedicated to Parks and the YMCA
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10 acres for neighborhood Amenities
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1124 high-end single-family homes
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No commercial development and no townhomes
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No rezoning would be required
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This approach would still allow meaningful development while significantly reducing the burdens associated with the current proposal.
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At this time, many residents feel threatened by the scale and nature of Plan A as it has been presented. We respectfully request that you reconsider the direction of this project and explore alternatives beyond the current Plan A and Plan B. A collaborative, community-minded plan would benefit everyone involved.
Sincerely,
The Greater Burgess Community Association