The city council finally caved and voted down both of those awful housing proposals so I guess we really did manage to hold onto our little corner of town after all. I am absolutely exhausted from all those late nights at the town hall but seeing those plans get trashed …
May 18, 2015
Final supporters
Keep South Centerville Family Friendly!
Changes made to our City's Master Plan several years ago in the name of encouraging redevelopment on Main Street have opened the door to high density residential developments that *WILL* fundamentally change the nature of our community. That doesn't have to happen if we pull together and act now.
Two proposals are currently being considered: (1) Brighton Home's Walton Village project (east of Main Street & north of Porter Lane) of more than 50 residential units on less than four acres of land--at more than 15 units per acre, the densest development in Centerville east of I-15--and the Hafoka property near 400 W and Porter Lane, where the same developer wants to increase the density from Medium Density Residential (5-8 units per acre) to High Density Residential (9-12 units per acre) on six acres. These developments may decrease surrounding property values and will significantly increase traffic on surrounding roads, particularly on Main Street near the Junior High, where many kids walk home from school.
Both developments undermine Centerville's sense of itself, as described in the City General Plan: "The Citizens of Centerville desire to achieve a quality of life that is consistent with ... low density residential development." Section 12-420-1 (emphasis added).
If you oppose new, high density housing in South Centerville, particularly in or around historic areas and what have been, to date, streets full of single family homes, please join us, sign this petition, and help protect the quality of life that we value the most: quiet, family neighborhoods where people move in, stay, and become a part of our community.
Beyond signing the petition, please contact the Centerville City Council and the Planning Commission today and let your voice be heard. Lastly, please SHARE this petition with your friends and neighbors. Let's work together to ensure Centerville's future remains bright!
**Attend the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at Centerville City Offices**
Planning Commission Contact Information
• David P. Hirschi, Chair: 801-298-2364
• Kevin Merrill, Vice Chair: 801-292-5384
• Scott Kjar: 801-298-8007 - [email protected]
• Gina Hirst: 801-295-4955 - [email protected]
• Bill Ince: 801-809-8444- [email protected]
• Logan Johnson: 801-649-9798
• Debra Randall: 801-298-2136 - [email protected]
• Ken Averett: [email protected] - 801.671.5718
• Tami Fillmore: [email protected] - 801.294.0266
• Stephanie Ivie: [email protected] - 801.397.0272
• Lawrence Wright: [email protected] - 801.397.1230
• John Higginson: [email protected] - 801.296.0641
• Mayor Paul Cutler: [email protected] - 801.390.3444
Updates
May 12, 2015
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit 250 signatures which is wild because I honestly thought it would just be me and a few neighbors worrying about those traffic patterns near the school. It is strange how fast this is moving though I keep thinking about how crowded the morning drop-off is already before you even add all those new units.
Reached 250 supporters
May 11, 2015
May 8, 2015
I just refreshed the page and saw we actually hit one hundred names which is just wild because I remember staring at the screen with only three signatures wondering if anyone else even noticed the zoning changes. It feels like people are finally waking up to what is happening on Main Street and I am honestly just floored that so many of you care about the traffic by the junior high as much as I do.
May 6, 2015
I was looking at the screen earlier and just sort of staring at the screen because this momentum feels huge and kind of surreal honestly. It makes me think about those first quiet weeks when I wondered if anyone else was actually worried about the traffic near the Junior High or if I was just overthinking the whole thing again. Now that we have this much energy behind us the city council really cannot just pretend we are not here anymore.
Reached 100 supporters
May 5, 2015
125 Comments
Please use common sense and stop the lunatic expansion of Centerville. Other than the 10 years I lived out of state for the military I've lived here all my life. If I wanted to live in a generic strip-mall/apartment-complex urban area in the country I would have not bothered coming home.
Centerville has changed so much since I bought my first condo here in the early 80's. Let's keep Centerville, particularly the area around Main Street with its historic homes, quiet and peaceful.
With all the high density housing and fast food places going in around Centerville, I feel that our city is becoming a place to stop by for a min, not a place to invest in and enjoy long term. Please, please, stop building more high density housing. There are much better ways to use the land and resources.
Please reconsider this proposal. We are already an island between 2 busy streets, Main and 4th west. It is very difficult to get out of our subdivision now. Added traffic and people will have such a detrimental effect on citizens, schools, police and fire and our water!!! Please do not pass out this.
It's time we stand up for what WE want and can live with. High density housing is not the Centerville way and should not be approved/built on 400 South & Main Street (Walton Project by Brighton Homes).
Al Manamah
Please keep our area safe and with high standards. We just moved because of the quiet and friendly neighborhoods!
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The city council finally caved and voted down both of those awful housing proposals so I guess we really did manage to hold onto our little corner of town after all. I am absolutely exhausted from all those late nights at the town hall but seeing those plans get trashed …
May 18, 2015
Final supporters
Keep South Centerville Family Friendly!
Changes made to our City's Master Plan several years ago in the name of encouraging redevelopment on Main Street have opened the door to high density residential developments that *WILL* fundamentally change the nature of our community. That doesn't have to happen if we pull together and act now.
Two proposals are currently being considered: (1) Brighton Home's Walton Village project (east of Main Street & north of Porter Lane) of more than 50 residential units on less than four acres of land--at more than 15 units per acre, the densest development in Centerville east of I-15--and the Hafoka property near 400 W and Porter Lane, where the same developer wants to increase the density from Medium Density Residential (5-8 units per acre) to High Density Residential (9-12 units per acre) on six acres. These developments may decrease surrounding property values and will significantly increase traffic on surrounding roads, particularly on Main Street near the Junior High, where many kids walk home from school.
Both developments undermine Centerville's sense of itself, as described in the City General Plan: "The Citizens of Centerville desire to achieve a quality of life that is consistent with ... low density residential development." Section 12-420-1 (emphasis added).
If you oppose new, high density housing in South Centerville, particularly in or around historic areas and what have been, to date, streets full of single family homes, please join us, sign this petition, and help protect the quality of life that we value the most: quiet, family neighborhoods where people move in, stay, and become a part of our community.
Beyond signing the petition, please contact the Centerville City Council and the Planning Commission today and let your voice be heard. Lastly, please SHARE this petition with your friends and neighbors. Let's work together to ensure Centerville's future remains bright!
**Attend the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at Centerville City Offices**
Planning Commission Contact Information
• David P. Hirschi, Chair: 801-298-2364
• Kevin Merrill, Vice Chair: 801-292-5384
• Scott Kjar: 801-298-8007 - [email protected]
• Gina Hirst: 801-295-4955 - [email protected]
• Bill Ince: 801-809-8444- [email protected]
• Logan Johnson: 801-649-9798
• Debra Randall: 801-298-2136 - [email protected]
• Ken Averett: [email protected] - 801.671.5718
• Tami Fillmore: [email protected] - 801.294.0266
• Stephanie Ivie: [email protected] - 801.397.0272
• Lawrence Wright: [email protected] - 801.397.1230
• John Higginson: [email protected] - 801.296.0641
• Mayor Paul Cutler: [email protected] - 801.390.3444
Updates
May 12, 2015
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit 250 signatures which is wild because I honestly thought it would just be me and a few neighbors worrying about those traffic patterns near the school. It is strange how fast this is moving though I keep thinking about how crowded the morning drop-off is already before you even add all those new units.
Reached 250 supporters
May 11, 2015
May 8, 2015
I just refreshed the page and saw we actually hit one hundred names which is just wild because I remember staring at the screen with only three signatures wondering if anyone else even noticed the zoning changes. It feels like people are finally waking up to what is happening on Main Street and I am honestly just floored that so many of you care about the traffic by the junior high as much as I do.
May 6, 2015
I was looking at the screen earlier and just sort of staring at the screen because this momentum feels huge and kind of surreal honestly. It makes me think about those first quiet weeks when I wondered if anyone else was actually worried about the traffic near the Junior High or if I was just overthinking the whole thing again. Now that we have this much energy behind us the city council really cannot just pretend we are not here anymore.
Reached 100 supporters
May 5, 2015
125 Comments
Centerville is becoming too dense. According to the current city zoning description the citizens have requested low density but SMSC overlay promotes high density and must be repealed or altered to allow for a density cap.
Please use common sense and stop the lunatic expansion of Centerville. Other than the 10 years I lived out of state for the military I've lived here all my life. If I wanted to live in a generic strip-mall/apartment-complex urban area in the country I would have not bothered coming home.
Centerville has changed so much since I bought my first condo here in the early 80's. Let's keep Centerville, particularly the area around Main Street with its historic homes, quiet and peaceful.
With all the high density housing and fast food places going in around Centerville, I feel that our city is becoming a place to stop by for a min, not a place to invest in and enjoy long term. Please, please, stop building more high density housing. There are much better ways to use the land and resources.
Please reconsider this proposal. We are already an island between 2 busy streets, Main and 4th west. It is very difficult to get out of our subdivision now. Added traffic and people will have such a detrimental effect on citizens, schools, police and fire and our water!!! Please do not pass out this.
It's time we stand up for what WE want and can live with. High density housing is not the Centerville way and should not be approved/built on 400 South & Main Street (Walton Project by Brighton Homes).
Al Manamah
Please keep our area safe and with high standards. We just moved because of the quiet and friendly neighborhoods!
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Centerville is becoming too dense. According to the current city zoning description the citizens have requested low density but SMSC overlay promotes high density and must be repealed or altered to allow for a density cap.