the county just denied the permit for the storage facility and that lot is staying exactly as it is. i cant believe we actually pulled this off but thank you for sticking with me through all the meetings and emails. stay alert just in case they try to push this …
December 26, 2017
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, are opposed to the construction of an RV & boat storage facility and the proposed modification for the parcel of land located at the corner of Shetland Drive and Longleaf Pine Parkway, adjacent to the Stonehaven neighborhood, as stated in County File No. MINMOD 2017-7, and concerning the PUD in the Aberdeen Community Development District, St. Johns, County, Florida for the following reasons:
- the facility devalues the townhomes in Stonehaven, and in Aberdeen generally, because it detracts from the aesthetic ambiance of the community;
- the facility intrudes upon the expectation of privacy for the residents in the homes directly adjacent to the facility;
- the facility will greatly increase the noise level for residents living adjacent to it;
- the facility will encroach on the current residences adjacent to the parcel of land;
- the facility will increase traffic flow in an area that is already unable to accommodate the existing traffic flow, especially with the future traffic associated with a new school;
- the facility is being placed on a corner where school children will be walking and where school buses and cars will be driving children to the new Aberdeen school;
- the facility will have a negative environmental impact because it will displace gopher tortoises (which are a protected species under state law) as well as many other animals, and require the removal of trees and vegetation to build an unsightly storage lot for boats and motor home vehicles; and
- the facility could introduce criminal activity to the area because strangers who do not live in the community would be more apt to travel to our neighborhood.
Should this land be developed, we would like to see it developed in a way that will be beneficial to the entire community, preserve or raise the property values of the homes in the area, and preserve the general atmosphere of Aberdeen as a community. A storage facility does not belong in the middle of a neighborhood. We ask that you give careful consideration to our petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 17, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
November 16, 2017
91 Comments
Going to be the busiest corner on Longleaf Pine with the K through 8 school opening. Worst location possible for a parking facility. Safety hazard for children walking to and from school.
We do not want this eyesore RV boat storage right next to the entrance area which leads into our beautiful community. The new school will be there. I cannot believe this piece of land zoned as commercial. We can have a daycare, shopping strips (with pizza place, creative studio, nail salon, etc) Anything is BETTER than this absurd idea!
Please keep in mind, decreased home values in Aberdeen mean decreased tax assessments, which translates to decreased funds in the County's coffers. Is it really worth it? The fact that this is zoned for commercial use does NOT make sense and is inappropriate given the proximity to residents and the school being built.
This location makes no sense. Why would one even consider bringing additional large (RV-sized) traffic into a family neighborhood right next to a large K-8 school and sports field? Please deny this request and redirect to a less residential, more business oriented location.
As an owner of a townhome unit in the building that backs up to the property, I am strongly opposed. This will severely impact future rental income and property value. Aberdeen is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood. This unsightly storage facility has no place here for all the reasons listed in the petition and more.
No storage facility at that location
I strongly oppose the building of commercial structures within this residential area.
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the county just denied the permit for the storage facility and that lot is staying exactly as it is. i cant believe we actually pulled this off but thank you for sticking with me through all the meetings and emails. stay alert just in case they try to push this …
December 26, 2017
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, are opposed to the construction of an RV & boat storage facility and the proposed modification for the parcel of land located at the corner of Shetland Drive and Longleaf Pine Parkway, adjacent to the Stonehaven neighborhood, as stated in County File No. MINMOD 2017-7, and concerning the PUD in the Aberdeen Community Development District, St. Johns, County, Florida for the following reasons:
- the facility devalues the townhomes in Stonehaven, and in Aberdeen generally, because it detracts from the aesthetic ambiance of the community;
- the facility intrudes upon the expectation of privacy for the residents in the homes directly adjacent to the facility;
- the facility will greatly increase the noise level for residents living adjacent to it;
- the facility will encroach on the current residences adjacent to the parcel of land;
- the facility will increase traffic flow in an area that is already unable to accommodate the existing traffic flow, especially with the future traffic associated with a new school;
- the facility is being placed on a corner where school children will be walking and where school buses and cars will be driving children to the new Aberdeen school;
- the facility will have a negative environmental impact because it will displace gopher tortoises (which are a protected species under state law) as well as many other animals, and require the removal of trees and vegetation to build an unsightly storage lot for boats and motor home vehicles; and
- the facility could introduce criminal activity to the area because strangers who do not live in the community would be more apt to travel to our neighborhood.
Should this land be developed, we would like to see it developed in a way that will be beneficial to the entire community, preserve or raise the property values of the homes in the area, and preserve the general atmosphere of Aberdeen as a community. A storage facility does not belong in the middle of a neighborhood. We ask that you give careful consideration to our petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 17, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
November 16, 2017
91 Comments
I am opposed to putting a storage unit in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Consideration needs to be made of the traffic, crime and safety impact of this type facility. The potential benefit to very few Aberdeen residents is far outweighed by the negative impact to the majority.
Going to be the busiest corner on Longleaf Pine with the K through 8 school opening. Worst location possible for a parking facility. Safety hazard for children walking to and from school.
We do not want this eyesore RV boat storage right next to the entrance area which leads into our beautiful community. The new school will be there. I cannot believe this piece of land zoned as commercial. We can have a daycare, shopping strips (with pizza place, creative studio, nail salon, etc) Anything is BETTER than this absurd idea!
Please keep in mind, decreased home values in Aberdeen mean decreased tax assessments, which translates to decreased funds in the County's coffers. Is it really worth it? The fact that this is zoned for commercial use does NOT make sense and is inappropriate given the proximity to residents and the school being built.
This location makes no sense. Why would one even consider bringing additional large (RV-sized) traffic into a family neighborhood right next to a large K-8 school and sports field? Please deny this request and redirect to a less residential, more business oriented location.
As an owner of a townhome unit in the building that backs up to the property, I am strongly opposed. This will severely impact future rental income and property value. Aberdeen is a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood. This unsightly storage facility has no place here for all the reasons listed in the petition and more.
No storage facility at that location
I strongly oppose the building of commercial structures within this residential area.
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I am opposed to putting a storage unit in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Consideration needs to be made of the traffic, crime and safety impact of this type facility. The potential benefit to very few Aberdeen residents is far outweighed by the negative impact to the majority.