It is critical to protect what green spaces are left after too much development as well as wildlife.
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Laurel Jackson
5 years ago
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Lawrenceville Hwy. sits on a ridge, with water flowing downward into the lake and neighborhoods below. DeKalb County has purchased at least seven parcels/homes at risk of flooding in order to increase the green space and mitigate the risks to remaining homes. Inadequate management of this new development--and the removal of so many mature trees--threatens both the wildlife AND the multiple neighborhoods sitting on the south side of Lawrenceville Hwy.
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karen hagerman
5 years ago
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So sad to see this happen in our neighborhood. This is not what was presented at the meetings. Minerva stated that they were going to preserve this wetland and the trail. The trail is completely blocked off now.
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Rodney McHugh
5 years ago
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Minerva has stated how they will preserve the natural habitat. At this juncture they have only harmed it. Please walk the trail and see!
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Linda McCulloch
5 years ago
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As a neighbor who has been concerned about this highly sensitive watershed area since BEFORE the Minerva development was even under discussion, I am appalled but not surprised that they seem to be not adhering to their promises. This is an invaluable wetland and natural habitat to Great Blue Herons during nesting season, hawks, owls and many other types of birds and other wildlife. The Tucker City Government needs to stand up for our green space, as they have promised so many times to do.
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Debra Robinson
5 years ago
Work to preserve the beautiful area there and not let developers ruin it. Put in the protections now.
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Paul McManus
5 years ago
Don't develop this beautiful natural area
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Thomas Lupo
5 years ago
The setback starts at the creek line, not the middle of the upper lake. These are marshy areas due to the beaver dams. The upper lake starts farther down stream and some of these will probably change when the dams at Twin Brothers Lakes get reworked to correct the water flow through the area.
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Anna Kershaw
· petition starter
5 years ago
Oh Dave! We wish so much that The City of Tucker had listened to you! They have really made a mess of things. One of our Council members wasn't even present during the vote (Nicolle). We need new leadership in District 2. The Baptist Church minister bamboozled his flock into selling to Minerva. The City should have raised the money necessary to help the church turn it into soccer fields. Many of us are just sick over how many trees they cut down and how they ruined to path (leading to my favorite meditation spot). I apologize for dumping on you but I do miss your involvement with Parks over here! I do hope you are well! Anna
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John LaRose
5 years ago
This kind of damage to the park is exactly why I opposed this development from the start
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Sue Wilkinson
5 years ago
I stand by my neighbors and stand by more green space for our area.
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Dave Butler
5 years ago
Protect natural resources, especially the lakes.
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robert mushock
5 years ago
Mother Nature is calling on us.
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fred syre
5 years ago
We need stronger representation in our government for our green-spaces, parks and natural areas.
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Rhonda Unger
5 years ago
Keep the natural land for nature.
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Jeanne St Romain
5 years ago
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The issue is that the city allowed them to start the setback in the middle of the upper lake, disregarding the fact that what was once a creek on paper is now a lake and not on paper.
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Melissa Velliquette
5 years ago
Please help maintain what is left of this beautiful space.
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Jessica Prince
5 years ago
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I was devastated to see the destruction already wrought to the area near Johns Homestead. The area is home to numerous animals and plants that are rare in the area: a variety of turtles, frogs, crayfish, deer, foxes, great blue herons, beavers, bats, a variety of insects, many species of birds. The area cleared for construction is so close to the lake/creek on certain steep hillsides, there is grave risk of significant erosion and runoff. I've already noticed a significant increase in mosquitoes (never having been bitten in the three years prior to this construction during frequent visits), indicating that sentinel species that maintain equilibrium are already being affected by the construction.
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Seonaid Whitefield
5 years ago
Do the right thing, don’t infringe on the people who were already there. Be a good neighborhood partners.
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Lucius Luther
5 years ago
Our water and soil conservation efforts need to be respected. Developers should not be allowed to cut corners and jeopardize our water quality.
It is critical to protect what green spaces are left after too much development as well as wildlife.
Lawrenceville Hwy. sits on a ridge, with water flowing downward into the lake and neighborhoods below. DeKalb County has purchased at least seven parcels/homes at risk of flooding in order to increase the green space and mitigate the risks to remaining homes. Inadequate management of this new development--and the removal of so many mature trees--threatens both the wildlife AND the multiple neighborhoods sitting on the south side of Lawrenceville Hwy.
So sad to see this happen in our neighborhood. This is not what was presented at the meetings. Minerva stated that they were going to preserve this wetland and the trail. The trail is completely blocked off now.
Minerva has stated how they will preserve the natural habitat. At this juncture they have only harmed it. Please walk the trail and see!
As a neighbor who has been concerned about this highly sensitive watershed area since BEFORE the Minerva development was even under discussion, I am appalled but not surprised that they seem to be not adhering to their promises. This is an invaluable wetland and natural habitat to Great Blue Herons during nesting season, hawks, owls and many other types of birds and other wildlife. The Tucker City Government needs to stand up for our green space, as they have promised so many times to do.
Work to preserve the beautiful area there and not let developers ruin it. Put in the protections now.
Don't develop this beautiful natural area
The setback starts at the creek line, not the middle of the upper lake. These are marshy areas due to the beaver dams. The upper lake starts farther down stream and some of these will probably change when the dams at Twin Brothers Lakes get reworked to correct the water flow through the area.
Oh Dave! We wish so much that The City of Tucker had listened to you! They have really made a mess of things. One of our Council members wasn't even present during the vote (Nicolle). We need new leadership in District 2. The Baptist Church minister bamboozled his flock into selling to Minerva. The City should have raised the money necessary to help the church turn it into soccer fields. Many of us are just sick over how many trees they cut down and how they ruined to path (leading to my favorite meditation spot). I apologize for dumping on you but I do miss your involvement with Parks over here! I do hope you are well! Anna
This kind of damage to the park is exactly why I opposed this development from the start
I stand by my neighbors and stand by more green space for our area.
Protect natural resources, especially the lakes.
Mother Nature is calling on us.
We need stronger representation in our government for our green-spaces, parks and natural areas.
Keep the natural land for nature.
The issue is that the city allowed them to start the setback in the middle of the upper lake, disregarding the fact that what was once a creek on paper is now a lake and not on paper.
Please help maintain what is left of this beautiful space.
I was devastated to see the destruction already wrought to the area near Johns Homestead. The area is home to numerous animals and plants that are rare in the area: a variety of turtles, frogs, crayfish, deer, foxes, great blue herons, beavers, bats, a variety of insects, many species of birds. The area cleared for construction is so close to the lake/creek on certain steep hillsides, there is grave risk of significant erosion and runoff. I've already noticed a significant increase in mosquitoes (never having been bitten in the three years prior to this construction during frequent visits), indicating that sentinel species that maintain equilibrium are already being affected by the construction.
Do the right thing, don’t infringe on the people who were already there. Be a good neighborhood partners.
Our water and soil conservation efforts need to be respected. Developers should not be allowed to cut corners and jeopardize our water quality.