The Town Council finally backed down and scrapped those destructive zoning changes. They clearly underestimated how fiercely we would fight to protect the character of our town. Stay sharp because we need to ensure they never try to force this suburban nightmare on us again.
July 10, 2016
Final supporters
Loomis, Where a Small Town is Like a Big Family!
The Village at Loomis will dramatically change the culture and unique character of Loomis if zoning changes are allowed as proposed by this development.
Let the town council know you are against these drastic zoning changes.
This purpose of this petition is to urge the Loomis Town Council to not change the current zoning map. Proposed changes will allow 426 dwelling units between Horseshoe Bar and King Rd. This project is expected to increase the population in Loomis by 18.5% over the already projected growth through 2019. The proposed zoning changes will also accommodate 129 units for "very-low" and "low-income" housing as well as including a high density multiple family residential component (i.e. apartments) of approx 117 units.
The EIR, which I urge you to read and respond to, states that it wants to " implement smart growth principles of concentrating growth in a compact, walkable, urban center ..." Concentrating growth in a compact manner means over crowding, small lots, zero lot lines..etc. Nothing about Loomis should concentrate on or around an ubran center.
The beauty of Loomis is the rural setting and slow growth philosophy.
KEEP THE CURRENT ZONING MAP AS IS- DO NOT MAKE ZONING CHANGES.
The Village at Loomis Development has an alternative plan which does not change the current zoning. Lets look at that plan!
Updates
May 13, 2016
Five hundred people have signed on to stop the Town Council from wrecking our home with this massive development. These developers think they can pave over our rural character for profit but they are dead wrong. We are going to keep the pressure on until they scrap these zoning changes for good.
Reached 500 supporters
May 11, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2016
266 Comments
I grew up in Loomis and still have family there. We always loved the small town look and feel. I would like my grandchildren to be able know this same feeling of community. Please don't build this VILLAGE in our town.
Loomis is a small town by design. High density housing would clearly alter that in ways that could never be undone. It benefits only the developers whom I would guess does not live in Loomis. I know they would not do this to their home town!
My husbands family moved to the area 60 years ago and has always loved the small town feel. My family moved to the area 30 years ago because of it being a rural community. Please don't change this community to a city!!
We moved here from Lincoln, a neighboring community, to get out of track home living. We paid a high price to do it also. Growth in Loomis is not the problem, it's the TYPE of growth that is proposed that is the issue. This needs to be changed!
I have no doubt this development will radically alter the character of downtown Loomis and my kids' school. I am also concerned about increased traffic on Taylor and Horseshoe Bar...and the Raleys parking lot will become an absolute nightmare.
Please keep loomis...loomis
We live in Loomis because we like a small town.
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The Town Council finally backed down and scrapped those destructive zoning changes. They clearly underestimated how fiercely we would fight to protect the character of our town. Stay sharp because we need to ensure they never try to force this suburban nightmare on us again.
July 10, 2016
Final supporters
Loomis, Where a Small Town is Like a Big Family!
The Village at Loomis will dramatically change the culture and unique character of Loomis if zoning changes are allowed as proposed by this development.
Let the town council know you are against these drastic zoning changes.
This purpose of this petition is to urge the Loomis Town Council to not change the current zoning map. Proposed changes will allow 426 dwelling units between Horseshoe Bar and King Rd. This project is expected to increase the population in Loomis by 18.5% over the already projected growth through 2019. The proposed zoning changes will also accommodate 129 units for "very-low" and "low-income" housing as well as including a high density multiple family residential component (i.e. apartments) of approx 117 units.
The EIR, which I urge you to read and respond to, states that it wants to " implement smart growth principles of concentrating growth in a compact, walkable, urban center ..." Concentrating growth in a compact manner means over crowding, small lots, zero lot lines..etc. Nothing about Loomis should concentrate on or around an ubran center.
The beauty of Loomis is the rural setting and slow growth philosophy.
KEEP THE CURRENT ZONING MAP AS IS- DO NOT MAKE ZONING CHANGES.
The Village at Loomis Development has an alternative plan which does not change the current zoning. Lets look at that plan!
Updates
May 13, 2016
Five hundred people have signed on to stop the Town Council from wrecking our home with this massive development. These developers think they can pave over our rural character for profit but they are dead wrong. We are going to keep the pressure on until they scrap these zoning changes for good.
Reached 500 supporters
May 11, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2016
266 Comments
After careful review of the proposed development material, I've concluded that this simply isn't the right fit for Loomis. Back to the drawing board. Let's see if this or another developer can present a proposal that truly enhances, rather than spoils, our beloved community.
I grew up in Loomis and still have family there. We always loved the small town look and feel. I would like my grandchildren to be able know this same feeling of community. Please don't build this VILLAGE in our town.
Loomis is a small town by design. High density housing would clearly alter that in ways that could never be undone. It benefits only the developers whom I would guess does not live in Loomis. I know they would not do this to their home town!
My husbands family moved to the area 60 years ago and has always loved the small town feel. My family moved to the area 30 years ago because of it being a rural community. Please don't change this community to a city!!
We moved here from Lincoln, a neighboring community, to get out of track home living. We paid a high price to do it also. Growth in Loomis is not the problem, it's the TYPE of growth that is proposed that is the issue. This needs to be changed!
I have no doubt this development will radically alter the character of downtown Loomis and my kids' school. I am also concerned about increased traffic on Taylor and Horseshoe Bar...and the Raleys parking lot will become an absolute nightmare.
Please keep loomis...loomis
We live in Loomis because we like a small town.
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After careful review of the proposed development material, I've concluded that this simply isn't the right fit for Loomis. Back to the drawing board. Let's see if this or another developer can present a proposal that truly enhances, rather than spoils, our beloved community.