The developer pulled the application today and our farm land is safe for now. I am overwhelmed by the strength of our community in protecting the home where my family has lived for generations. We will keep a close eye on the property records to ensure no new plans surface.
December 18, 2019
Final supporters
A large developer is proposing a large development in Porters Neck, NC on a 51 acre parcel. It will require a rezoning hearing to change from the existing R15/R20 (which has been a large family owned farm since 1904) to mixed/multi use.
The developer's proposal on this small parcel includes 300+ apartments in several three story buildings, 125+ duplexes and 50+ single family homes. Their proposed lots would be small, even by Wilmington standards.
The neighbors of Porters Neck, and New Hanover/Pender counties vehemently object to this proposal based on the environmental and traffic impacts. Additionally, the newest local elementary school is currently over 100% capacity in its second year.
The developer held a community informational meeting on Oct. 1, 2019, as is required prior to application for rezoning with the planning board and County Commissioners. This meeting was attended by over 550 people in red shirts voicing their objections. The developer was not prepared for the crowd, and provided poor answers to the community's concerns. Despite this large turnout, and objection, the developer is still applying for the proposal without significant changes to their plan.
Let your county planning board, and elected officials with the County Commissioners, know we do not want, and our area cannot survive this high density development!
Join us, and voice your objection, by signing this petition standing up to this poorly planned development.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
October 24, 2019
October 22, 2019
My family has walked these fields for generations and seeing this massive proposal loom over us is heartbreaking. We need to hit that one thousand signature mark before the next board meeting happens. Please send this link to your neighbors so we can show the planners that this community is united against this destruction.
October 11, 2019
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time confirms that I am not the only one terrified by what this development would do to our home. Thank you for acting so quickly to protect the land where my family has lived for generations.
Reached 100 supporters
October 9, 2019
403 Comments
Our Neighborhood cannot support the traffic this plan would generate (As is we have overcrowded streets like Market) endanger kids walking home from school as well as the animal life living in the land of the proposed development
This is the greatest threat to my neighborhood since I have been here. This includes two major hurricanes. I will follow the votes and work to ensure that anyone who votes for this project is held accountable at the ballot box.
We know this area will be developed but please be reasonable with the scale of the project. Cramming an excessive number of dwellings in for the sake of profits hurts our environment and degrades the quality of life for residents already residing here.
This madness has got to be stopped. I invite anyone in charge of allowing this ridiculous proposal, to drive down Market Street at ANY time between 6 am and midnight. This area CAN NOT handle any further development, period.
The proposed "Special Use Permit" would be a slap in the face to all the residents of the "Porters Neck" area. The roads and the schools cannot handle the proposed density of 380 apartments. The R-15 zone should allow only 153 units on the combined properties.
Traffic is my main concern. The roads are too full already.
Please reject this proposal as it hurts our community with overcrowding out children’s elementary school and traffic in our quiet neighborhood.
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The developer pulled the application today and our farm land is safe for now. I am overwhelmed by the strength of our community in protecting the home where my family has lived for generations. We will keep a close eye on the property records to ensure no new plans surface.
December 18, 2019
Final supporters
A large developer is proposing a large development in Porters Neck, NC on a 51 acre parcel. It will require a rezoning hearing to change from the existing R15/R20 (which has been a large family owned farm since 1904) to mixed/multi use.
The developer's proposal on this small parcel includes 300+ apartments in several three story buildings, 125+ duplexes and 50+ single family homes. Their proposed lots would be small, even by Wilmington standards.
The neighbors of Porters Neck, and New Hanover/Pender counties vehemently object to this proposal based on the environmental and traffic impacts. Additionally, the newest local elementary school is currently over 100% capacity in its second year.
The developer held a community informational meeting on Oct. 1, 2019, as is required prior to application for rezoning with the planning board and County Commissioners. This meeting was attended by over 550 people in red shirts voicing their objections. The developer was not prepared for the crowd, and provided poor answers to the community's concerns. Despite this large turnout, and objection, the developer is still applying for the proposal without significant changes to their plan.
Let your county planning board, and elected officials with the County Commissioners, know we do not want, and our area cannot survive this high density development!
Join us, and voice your objection, by signing this petition standing up to this poorly planned development.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 24, 2019
October 22, 2019
My family has walked these fields for generations and seeing this massive proposal loom over us is heartbreaking. We need to hit that one thousand signature mark before the next board meeting happens. Please send this link to your neighbors so we can show the planners that this community is united against this destruction.
October 11, 2019
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time confirms that I am not the only one terrified by what this development would do to our home. Thank you for acting so quickly to protect the land where my family has lived for generations.
Reached 100 supporters
October 9, 2019
403 Comments
Trying to turn left from Futch Creek Road (behind Porters Neck Plantation) onto Champ Davis is risky now due to poor visibility and curves in the road in both directions. Adding potentially 500-1000 more cars would make that left hand turn next to impossible.
Our Neighborhood cannot support the traffic this plan would generate (As is we have overcrowded streets like Market) endanger kids walking home from school as well as the animal life living in the land of the proposed development
This is the greatest threat to my neighborhood since I have been here. This includes two major hurricanes. I will follow the votes and work to ensure that anyone who votes for this project is held accountable at the ballot box.
We know this area will be developed but please be reasonable with the scale of the project. Cramming an excessive number of dwellings in for the sake of profits hurts our environment and degrades the quality of life for residents already residing here.
This madness has got to be stopped. I invite anyone in charge of allowing this ridiculous proposal, to drive down Market Street at ANY time between 6 am and midnight. This area CAN NOT handle any further development, period.
The proposed "Special Use Permit" would be a slap in the face to all the residents of the "Porters Neck" area. The roads and the schools cannot handle the proposed density of 380 apartments. The R-15 zone should allow only 153 units on the combined properties.
Traffic is my main concern. The roads are too full already.
Please reject this proposal as it hurts our community with overcrowding out children’s elementary school and traffic in our quiet neighborhood.
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Trying to turn left from Futch Creek Road (behind Porters Neck Plantation) onto Champ Davis is risky now due to poor visibility and curves in the road in both directions. Adding potentially 500-1000 more cars would make that left hand turn next to impossible.