The city council finally folded and the application for those apartments has been denied. Greedy developers tried to cram high density units into our neighborhood against our better judgment but we forced them to back down. Let this remind the planning department that they work for us and not the …
March 3, 2020
Final supporters
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I am against the re-zoning of the location at Cactus and Reems Road .
My concerns for the proposed re zoning of the PAD Amendment application (FS19-093) for approximately 15.09 acres located at the southwest corner of Cactus Road & Reems Rd in Surprise, AZ. The property is currently zoned commercial use and we wish for it to remain commercial use.
I am confident that a medium density apartment complex would not be favorable for our community.
Here are my reasons
1. Effect property values - Greer Ranch property values range from Mid 200's to 600's and in 2007-2014 the values were half or more than these prices. Just in the last year the property values have been able to recover.
2. School is not at capacity but class room sizes are horrible. Additionally, increased traffic to school and currently the school has a severe problem with traffic in front of school which blocks the street each morning and evening when school is in session.
3. Traffic at Cactus and Reems week days between 3PM - 6PM has waiting times and gets backed up to 156th Ave
4. Approximately ½ mile away at Peoria and Reems the Red Bull Factory is being built which will be approximately 700,000 square foot building and the City of Glendale has plans to add more manufacturing business in the areas of Olive to Peoria, Litchfield to Reems. This type of manufacturing will have a large impact on our neighborhood and community and Surprise.
5. The current zoning for commercial will possibly bring a much needed grocery store, gas station, restaurants, or CVS or Walgreens.
6. Currently in Surprise 761 units approved and under construction
Avilla Meadows NexMetro Community: Reems and Waddell roads, 127 units under construction.
Christopher Todd Collection at Marley Park: Old Oak Lane and Whisperwood Drive, 173 units under construction.
Christopher Todd Collection on Mountain View: Mountainview Boulevard and Carlin Drive, 217 units planned.
Hancock Communities at Rancho Trugold: Cotton Lane and Sweetwater Avenue, 244 units planned.
7. Property directly across street. North of Cactus at Reems is zoned for Residential and this could include apartments and homes.
I urge you to sign this petition and send emails to our Mayor and City Council members to stop this re-zoning.
Here the are Mayor and City Council members emails.
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 5, 2020
January 4, 2020
The city council needs to see a massive wall of opposition before they even think about approving these apartments at Cactus and Reems. We are right on the edge of 500 signatures so blast this link out to your neighbors right now. If we do not hit this target immediately, developers will walk all over our neighborhood.
May 20, 2019
We just hit 100 signatures to stop the city from ruining our neighborhood with these unwanted apartments. The developers at the city council need to stop ignoring our concerns about the traffic and the failing infrastructure at Cactus and Reems.
Reached 100 supporters
May 20, 2019
207 Comments
We thought this was a wonderful neighborhood to buy in and so we did. We were informed this large lot would be used for commercial...selling point. We did not spend mega $$$ to have multi family housing there. Please reconsider and choose another lot.
As a 13 year old living in this neighborhood I disagree with the soon to be construction of the apartments because as a kid this neighborhood is very peaceful and very quite with apartments around this would disturbed the peace that we have in our neighborhood
These corners were meant for shopping centers and commercial businesses. They are not for low income housing or rental properties. We have enough issues already with rentals and apartment type buildings in the area. The schools already are packed. Stick to the original plan.
My home is on 156th drive in direct view of thiese proposed apartments. I was told this property was zoned commercial when I bought and that was part of my decision to buy. I do not want people viewing my backyard.
Right now we have three new apartment developments in progress. Before planning another apartment complex, let's see what the demand is for the housing. We still need something for these people to DO!
We do not need this in the community!!
I am against the resining for apartment buildings
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The city council finally folded and the application for those apartments has been denied. Greedy developers tried to cram high density units into our neighborhood against our better judgment but we forced them to back down. Let this remind the planning department that they work for us and not the …
March 3, 2020
Final supporters
Please sign this petition to help make your voice heard!
I am against the re-zoning of the location at Cactus and Reems Road .
My concerns for the proposed re zoning of the PAD Amendment application (FS19-093) for approximately 15.09 acres located at the southwest corner of Cactus Road & Reems Rd in Surprise, AZ. The property is currently zoned commercial use and we wish for it to remain commercial use.
I am confident that a medium density apartment complex would not be favorable for our community.
Here are my reasons
1. Effect property values - Greer Ranch property values range from Mid 200's to 600's and in 2007-2014 the values were half or more than these prices. Just in the last year the property values have been able to recover.
2. School is not at capacity but class room sizes are horrible. Additionally, increased traffic to school and currently the school has a severe problem with traffic in front of school which blocks the street each morning and evening when school is in session.
3. Traffic at Cactus and Reems week days between 3PM - 6PM has waiting times and gets backed up to 156th Ave
4. Approximately ½ mile away at Peoria and Reems the Red Bull Factory is being built which will be approximately 700,000 square foot building and the City of Glendale has plans to add more manufacturing business in the areas of Olive to Peoria, Litchfield to Reems. This type of manufacturing will have a large impact on our neighborhood and community and Surprise.
5. The current zoning for commercial will possibly bring a much needed grocery store, gas station, restaurants, or CVS or Walgreens.
6. Currently in Surprise 761 units approved and under construction
Avilla Meadows NexMetro Community: Reems and Waddell roads, 127 units under construction.
Christopher Todd Collection at Marley Park: Old Oak Lane and Whisperwood Drive, 173 units under construction.
Christopher Todd Collection on Mountain View: Mountainview Boulevard and Carlin Drive, 217 units planned.
Hancock Communities at Rancho Trugold: Cotton Lane and Sweetwater Avenue, 244 units planned.
7. Property directly across street. North of Cactus at Reems is zoned for Residential and this could include apartments and homes.
I urge you to sign this petition and send emails to our Mayor and City Council members to stop this re-zoning.
Here the are Mayor and City Council members emails.
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 5, 2020
January 4, 2020
The city council needs to see a massive wall of opposition before they even think about approving these apartments at Cactus and Reems. We are right on the edge of 500 signatures so blast this link out to your neighbors right now. If we do not hit this target immediately, developers will walk all over our neighborhood.
May 20, 2019
We just hit 100 signatures to stop the city from ruining our neighborhood with these unwanted apartments. The developers at the city council need to stop ignoring our concerns about the traffic and the failing infrastructure at Cactus and Reems.
Reached 100 supporters
May 20, 2019
207 Comments
Until they figure out how to get Greer Ranch Parkway fixed so the parents dropping kids off and picking up from school doesn't block emergency vehicles from getting through, I do not want any more housing in this neighborhood.
We thought this was a wonderful neighborhood to buy in and so we did. We were informed this large lot would be used for commercial...selling point. We did not spend mega $$$ to have multi family housing there. Please reconsider and choose another lot.
As a 13 year old living in this neighborhood I disagree with the soon to be construction of the apartments because as a kid this neighborhood is very peaceful and very quite with apartments around this would disturbed the peace that we have in our neighborhood
These corners were meant for shopping centers and commercial businesses. They are not for low income housing or rental properties. We have enough issues already with rentals and apartment type buildings in the area. The schools already are packed. Stick to the original plan.
My home is on 156th drive in direct view of thiese proposed apartments. I was told this property was zoned commercial when I bought and that was part of my decision to buy. I do not want people viewing my backyard.
Right now we have three new apartment developments in progress. Before planning another apartment complex, let's see what the demand is for the housing. We still need something for these people to DO!
We do not need this in the community!!
I am against the resining for apartment buildings
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Until they figure out how to get Greer Ranch Parkway fixed so the parents dropping kids off and picking up from school doesn't block emergency vehicles from getting through, I do not want any more housing in this neighborhood.