Opposition to the planned development of land west of Jones Meadow Neighborhood
Update Nov. 21. The City Council narrowly voted 3-2 in favor of rezoning the area for primarily residential as an extension to the Harvest Villas, with a small amount of professional office space. The decision is contingent upon a development agreement (contract) between Peterson and the City to ensure the former does not change the plan and develop high-density housing or otherwise after the rezoning. Many thanks to all those who supported this effort! If you're pleased with the outcome, please thank our city councilman, Chris Rogers, who clearly spoke out in favor of keeping the area predominantly residential.
The South Jordan City Council is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30pm at South Jordan City Hall (1600 W Towne Center Drive, 2nd floor east end of the building) to review a proposal to develop the land south of Think Storage, north of Thatcher Park neighborhood, and west of Jones Meadow neighborhood, between River Heights Drive and the Bangerter Highway. The proposal would introduce multi (three-to-six) story medical complexes and restaurants, and expand River Heights Drive from two-lanes with a center turn lane, to four-lanes with a center turn lane.
The land in question is abutted to the south and west by residential neighborhoods and the majority of River Heights Drive is lined by residential dwellings. Since the introduction of Costco to the north and multi-family housing and restaurants to the south during the past few years, River Heights Drive has seen tremendous traffic growth. With the additional development, failing to widen River Heights Drive would result in excessive traffic congestion; conversely, widening River Heights Drive will depreciate the value of the homes adjacent the road, and many areas of the road could not be widened without easing into residential properties as most of River Heights Drive has already been developed on both sides. Further, widening the road would represent a significant cost to the South Jordan taxpayers. Irrespective of whether River Heights Drive is widened, residents of neighborhoods adjoining River Heights Drive are negatively impacted.
South Jordan residents oppose this development, as well as any other proposal for commercial development of the land that would introduce significant additional traffic on River Heights Drive and/or diminish adjacent residential property values.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
November 22, 2017
37 Comments
I own a business and building here in South Jordan. We will be affected by the intersection removal at 104th and bangerter. So we will be loosing our building by eminent domain. I and my partners are not interested in moving to this area where the city wants to rezone for commmercial. I will be very disappointed if they allow for commercial and high density housing. We don’t need this. I also live nearby and agree with all those who have signed this petition. 55 and older housing would be a great compromise. That’s my citizens 2 cents for what South Jordan agrees to receive and listen too.
I live in the Jones meadow neighborhood and would be directly impacted by this decision. I understand the need to develop the land, so if that is the case, please do so with residential single family homes. Commercial buildings and restaurants will create too much congestion and higher taxes.
As a concerned citizen who lives directly across the proposed sight, I adamantly oppose any plan development west of Jones Meadow neighborhood for commercial use. Our primary concern is safety due to the high volume of traffic and the devaluation of our property and home value.
My home faces the proposed development (3492 Bear River Rd) and we strongly appose any additional business or restaurant development in this area. This area is adjacent and across from residential and should be developed as such. There will be less traffic impact with residential than with commercial.
This commercial development idea by the city is part of an old master plan that has not been re-evaluated in many years. Since Thatcher park was changed from commercial to residential it is only fitting to continue to see an aesthetic flow of residential moving north not to mention the increased flow of traffic previously pointed out and the devaluation of our property. Seems to me that South Jordan City could care less about the residential impact but only of the added tax revenue that commercial property brings.
Too much traffic already!
I live one block away from River Heights Drive. I am against commercial developement in the proposed area. I am also opposed to increase traffic which puts greater exposure to our neighborhood therefore in my opinion increasing crime.
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Opposition to the planned development of land west of Jones Meadow Neighborhood
Update Nov. 21. The City Council narrowly voted 3-2 in favor of rezoning the area for primarily residential as an extension to the Harvest Villas, with a small amount of professional office space. The decision is contingent upon a development agreement (contract) between Peterson and the City to ensure the former does not change the plan and develop high-density housing or otherwise after the rezoning. Many thanks to all those who supported this effort! If you're pleased with the outcome, please thank our city councilman, Chris Rogers, who clearly spoke out in favor of keeping the area predominantly residential.
The South Jordan City Council is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30pm at South Jordan City Hall (1600 W Towne Center Drive, 2nd floor east end of the building) to review a proposal to develop the land south of Think Storage, north of Thatcher Park neighborhood, and west of Jones Meadow neighborhood, between River Heights Drive and the Bangerter Highway. The proposal would introduce multi (three-to-six) story medical complexes and restaurants, and expand River Heights Drive from two-lanes with a center turn lane, to four-lanes with a center turn lane.
The land in question is abutted to the south and west by residential neighborhoods and the majority of River Heights Drive is lined by residential dwellings. Since the introduction of Costco to the north and multi-family housing and restaurants to the south during the past few years, River Heights Drive has seen tremendous traffic growth. With the additional development, failing to widen River Heights Drive would result in excessive traffic congestion; conversely, widening River Heights Drive will depreciate the value of the homes adjacent the road, and many areas of the road could not be widened without easing into residential properties as most of River Heights Drive has already been developed on both sides. Further, widening the road would represent a significant cost to the South Jordan taxpayers. Irrespective of whether River Heights Drive is widened, residents of neighborhoods adjoining River Heights Drive are negatively impacted.
South Jordan residents oppose this development, as well as any other proposal for commercial development of the land that would introduce significant additional traffic on River Heights Drive and/or diminish adjacent residential property values.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
November 22, 2017
37 Comments
Who will benefit from this commercial development? I don't believe it will be the citizens of South Jordan and definitely not the surrounding neighbors that have paid a premium to live in the Jones Meadows Development. I'm 100% against this proposal that will decrease property valves, increase traffic, increase taxes and make surrounding areas less safe for families. Low density residential would seem to be the best solution this this undeveloped area.
I own a business and building here in South Jordan. We will be affected by the intersection removal at 104th and bangerter. So we will be loosing our building by eminent domain. I and my partners are not interested in moving to this area where the city wants to rezone for commmercial. I will be very disappointed if they allow for commercial and high density housing. We don’t need this. I also live nearby and agree with all those who have signed this petition. 55 and older housing would be a great compromise. That’s my citizens 2 cents for what South Jordan agrees to receive and listen too.
I live in the Jones meadow neighborhood and would be directly impacted by this decision. I understand the need to develop the land, so if that is the case, please do so with residential single family homes. Commercial buildings and restaurants will create too much congestion and higher taxes.
As a concerned citizen who lives directly across the proposed sight, I adamantly oppose any plan development west of Jones Meadow neighborhood for commercial use. Our primary concern is safety due to the high volume of traffic and the devaluation of our property and home value.
My home faces the proposed development (3492 Bear River Rd) and we strongly appose any additional business or restaurant development in this area. This area is adjacent and across from residential and should be developed as such. There will be less traffic impact with residential than with commercial.
This commercial development idea by the city is part of an old master plan that has not been re-evaluated in many years. Since Thatcher park was changed from commercial to residential it is only fitting to continue to see an aesthetic flow of residential moving north not to mention the increased flow of traffic previously pointed out and the devaluation of our property. Seems to me that South Jordan City could care less about the residential impact but only of the added tax revenue that commercial property brings.
Too much traffic already!
I live one block away from River Heights Drive. I am against commercial developement in the proposed area. I am also opposed to increase traffic which puts greater exposure to our neighborhood therefore in my opinion increasing crime.
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Who will benefit from this commercial development? I don't believe it will be the citizens of South Jordan and definitely not the surrounding neighbors that have paid a premium to live in the Jones Meadows Development. I'm 100% against this proposal that will decrease property valves, increase traffic, increase taxes and make surrounding areas less safe for families. Low density residential would seem to be the best solution this this undeveloped area.