To: Mayor John Cody, Council Members and Zoning Board
From: Concerned Residents of Cedarville
We, the undersigned residents of Cedarville, strongly oppose the proposed St. Mary’s HUD housing development on Main Street. While we recognize the importance of affordable housing, we believe that this particular project is not in the best interest of our community for the following reasons:
1. Loss of Village Land and Disruptions to Community Spaces – For this project to move forward, village land would need to be sold or given to St. Mary’s. This would result in the loss of valuable public property and key community spaces. This land transfer would also lead to the rerouting of East Street, closure of the public restroom, the loss of parking space for the bike path, and the addition of a street crossing over the bike path, all of which would disrupt local traffic, public amenities, and community areas that are vital to residents and visitors alike.
2. Impact on Infrastructure & Resources – Our town’s infrastructure, including roads, water, and emergency services, is not equipped to handle an increase in population without significant strain. This development would place additional burdens on these essential services.
3. Parking Issues– The proposed development does not adequately address parking needs. Increased demand for parking will overflow into residential and business areas, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for current residents and visitors.
4. Lengthy Construction Disruptions– This project would bring years of noise, road closures, and disruptions to our daily lives. Local businesses will suffer, and residents will be forced to endure extended construction delays, creating an unnecessary hardship for our community.
5. Threat to Our Town’s Revitalization – We have been working hard to revitalize and improve our town, attracting new businesses and enhancing community spaces. This project would set us back significantly, undermining our efforts to create a thriving and welcoming environment.
6. Declining Property Values– The addition of a HUD housing complex in this location is likely to reduce property values for nearby homeowners. This will negatively impact families who have invested in this community and expected their property values to remain stable or increase over time.
7. Other Negative Factors – Many other concerns and negative factors associated with this development have been raised during public meetings, which further highlight the reasons this project is not right for our community. These concerns only reinforce the need to halt this project.
This issue has been ongoing for far too long. We urge community officials to **deny all variances for this project and put an immediate end to any further consideration**. Our community has clearly spoken: We do not want this development on Main Street.
Updates
February 4, 2025
I have spent the last few days walking the proposed site on Main Street and talking with neighbors who are worried about losing our bike path access. It is clear that the current plan does not account for the reality of our local infrastructure or its limitations. Please keep sending me your thoughts on how this project impacts your daily commute because these details are vital for my upcoming presentation to the zoning board.
February 4, 2025
Seeing this level of backing for our Main Street neighborhood proves that I am not the only one deeply worried about losing our vital community spaces. This momentum shows the council that our town is watching and that they cannot simply pave over the places where we live and gather.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2025
40 Comments
One variance applied was a five feet setback from the curb, this is a three story building, can you think what a building taller than all the buildings in Cedarville except the Opera House would look like? Our town would kill any small town look if we allowed this development. Again a 5 feet set back is unacceptable, please measure five feet and look up 3 stories sunlight will only hit the road when straight overhead
I don't think it would be fair the potential residents of this project to have this kind of housing in our small town which would have very limited ways to meet their basic needs. (Grocery, Dr. offices, transportation, miscellaneous shopping, etc.)
We have recently purchased a property on Main Street for renovation as our future home. We made this decision because of the quiet, calm, and hometown feel with hope of participating in the revitalization. This would significantly impact our decision as the project would change the structure of the downtown and directly impact key features such as the park and bike path. Please consider an alternate location.
My main concern is traffic safety on the state route; added car traffic will not be safe for kids walking to the library, biking families and individuals, students driving, or even older new residents. In order for that to be safer you'd need a traffic light which would be a burdensome cost on Cedarville. I agree it will conflict with revitalizing Cedarville.
I live across the street from where this will be. There will not be enough parking! We already don’t have enough for the residence that live here.
I vote no
NO
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To: Mayor John Cody, Council Members and Zoning Board
From: Concerned Residents of Cedarville
We, the undersigned residents of Cedarville, strongly oppose the proposed St. Mary’s HUD housing development on Main Street. While we recognize the importance of affordable housing, we believe that this particular project is not in the best interest of our community for the following reasons:
1. Loss of Village Land and Disruptions to Community Spaces – For this project to move forward, village land would need to be sold or given to St. Mary’s. This would result in the loss of valuable public property and key community spaces. This land transfer would also lead to the rerouting of East Street, closure of the public restroom, the loss of parking space for the bike path, and the addition of a street crossing over the bike path, all of which would disrupt local traffic, public amenities, and community areas that are vital to residents and visitors alike.
2. Impact on Infrastructure & Resources – Our town’s infrastructure, including roads, water, and emergency services, is not equipped to handle an increase in population without significant strain. This development would place additional burdens on these essential services.
3. Parking Issues– The proposed development does not adequately address parking needs. Increased demand for parking will overflow into residential and business areas, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for current residents and visitors.
4. Lengthy Construction Disruptions– This project would bring years of noise, road closures, and disruptions to our daily lives. Local businesses will suffer, and residents will be forced to endure extended construction delays, creating an unnecessary hardship for our community.
5. Threat to Our Town’s Revitalization – We have been working hard to revitalize and improve our town, attracting new businesses and enhancing community spaces. This project would set us back significantly, undermining our efforts to create a thriving and welcoming environment.
6. Declining Property Values– The addition of a HUD housing complex in this location is likely to reduce property values for nearby homeowners. This will negatively impact families who have invested in this community and expected their property values to remain stable or increase over time.
7. Other Negative Factors – Many other concerns and negative factors associated with this development have been raised during public meetings, which further highlight the reasons this project is not right for our community. These concerns only reinforce the need to halt this project.
This issue has been ongoing for far too long. We urge community officials to **deny all variances for this project and put an immediate end to any further consideration**. Our community has clearly spoken: We do not want this development on Main Street.
Updates
February 4, 2025
I have spent the last few days walking the proposed site on Main Street and talking with neighbors who are worried about losing our bike path access. It is clear that the current plan does not account for the reality of our local infrastructure or its limitations. Please keep sending me your thoughts on how this project impacts your daily commute because these details are vital for my upcoming presentation to the zoning board.
February 4, 2025
Seeing this level of backing for our Main Street neighborhood proves that I am not the only one deeply worried about losing our vital community spaces. This momentum shows the council that our town is watching and that they cannot simply pave over the places where we live and gather.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2025
40 Comments
We purchased a home in town just over a year ago because we loved the small town atmosphere and the people and businesses here. I had to buy a home that was in poor condition but we have invested into it. This project makes no sense from an infrastructure perspective. No proposed planning for parking, we do not have the utilities and emergency services to support this. I love this town, please do not let it's spirit be destroyed.
One variance applied was a five feet setback from the curb, this is a three story building, can you think what a building taller than all the buildings in Cedarville except the Opera House would look like? Our town would kill any small town look if we allowed this development. Again a 5 feet set back is unacceptable, please measure five feet and look up 3 stories sunlight will only hit the road when straight overhead
I don't think it would be fair the potential residents of this project to have this kind of housing in our small town which would have very limited ways to meet their basic needs. (Grocery, Dr. offices, transportation, miscellaneous shopping, etc.)
We have recently purchased a property on Main Street for renovation as our future home. We made this decision because of the quiet, calm, and hometown feel with hope of participating in the revitalization. This would significantly impact our decision as the project would change the structure of the downtown and directly impact key features such as the park and bike path. Please consider an alternate location.
My main concern is traffic safety on the state route; added car traffic will not be safe for kids walking to the library, biking families and individuals, students driving, or even older new residents. In order for that to be safer you'd need a traffic light which would be a burdensome cost on Cedarville. I agree it will conflict with revitalizing Cedarville.
I live across the street from where this will be. There will not be enough parking! We already don’t have enough for the residence that live here.
I vote no
NO
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We purchased a home in town just over a year ago because we loved the small town atmosphere and the people and businesses here. I had to buy a home that was in poor condition but we have invested into it. This project makes no sense from an infrastructure perspective. No proposed planning for parking, we do not have the utilities and emergency services to support this. I love this town, please do not let it's spirit be destroyed.