We urge the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors to hold off on attempting to hold a “virtual” public hearing on the “The Overlay District” until a regular public hearing can be held with the participation of all interested and impacted residents. The proposal to dramatically and permanently alter current zoning to allow for big box retail, apartments and new commercial construction has the potential to radically and permanently change the character of our community and our quality of life. This is a decision that cannot and should not be rushed into without being fully understood and discussed as a community. Regardless of where anyone currently stands on the proposal, we all believe it should not be expedited under special, new and changing rules and at a time of great uncertainty for our community. We urge you to act responsibly and in the best long-term interest of the Township to not fast track this important proposal and ensure a full, complete and comprehensive public review at a regular full public hearing.
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June 3, 2020
The Board of Supervisors is attempting to force this zoning decision through without proper public scrutiny. Post this petition on your Facebook page and email your township representatives to demand a delay until we can meet face to face. We have the right to look our officials in the eye when they decide the future of our neighborhoods.
June 3, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that residents refuse to have their neighborhood altered behind a screen. Post this link on your Facebook page right now and email the Board of Supervisors to demand an in person hearing.
26 Comments
Virtual meetings for considerations of this magnitude should not be permitted. Actually, this should be put to a vote of the residents.
This project belongs at the site of the Oxford Valley mall- which needs revitalization and can already handle the traffic this project will bring.
Many people won't participate or figure out how to participate virtually. NO reason we can't wait a few more weeks.
Delay it please to when we can hear from people directly, otherwise everyone will be calling foul on both sides of the issue.
Why the rush for this. The have had this land for many years. They can wait a few more months
This important issue must be discussed when we can all attend a meeting. NO rush for such an important decision.
No more development! Too much traffic as is
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We urge the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors to hold off on attempting to hold a “virtual” public hearing on the “The Overlay District” until a regular public hearing can be held with the participation of all interested and impacted residents. The proposal to dramatically and permanently alter current zoning to allow for big box retail, apartments and new commercial construction has the potential to radically and permanently change the character of our community and our quality of life. This is a decision that cannot and should not be rushed into without being fully understood and discussed as a community. Regardless of where anyone currently stands on the proposal, we all believe it should not be expedited under special, new and changing rules and at a time of great uncertainty for our community. We urge you to act responsibly and in the best long-term interest of the Township to not fast track this important proposal and ensure a full, complete and comprehensive public review at a regular full public hearing.
Updates
June 3, 2020
The Board of Supervisors is attempting to force this zoning decision through without proper public scrutiny. Post this petition on your Facebook page and email your township representatives to demand a delay until we can meet face to face. We have the right to look our officials in the eye when they decide the future of our neighborhoods.
June 3, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that residents refuse to have their neighborhood altered behind a screen. Post this link on your Facebook page right now and email the Board of Supervisors to demand an in person hearing.
26 Comments
Why the big rush? Why allow big-box stores at the Bypass, when the same crowd fought them near OVM?
Virtual meetings for considerations of this magnitude should not be permitted. Actually, this should be put to a vote of the residents.
This project belongs at the site of the Oxford Valley mall- which needs revitalization and can already handle the traffic this project will bring.
Many people won't participate or figure out how to participate virtually. NO reason we can't wait a few more weeks.
Delay it please to when we can hear from people directly, otherwise everyone will be calling foul on both sides of the issue.
Why the rush for this. The have had this land for many years. They can wait a few more months
This important issue must be discussed when we can all attend a meeting. NO rush for such an important decision.
No more development! Too much traffic as is
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Why the big rush? Why allow big-box stores at the Bypass, when the same crowd fought them near OVM?