The concerned neighbors, which live in Gastonia, NC, urge our elected City Council leaders to vote NO against the proposed rezoning of land located along Robinwood Road, between Kendrick Road and Hoffman Road, from residential to commercial property. In addition to the rezoning being in direct conflict with the 2025 Comprehensive Plane, the development would increase the number of grocery stores in the near vicinity to 9.
Further effects:
1. Increase the amount of traffic on Robinwood necessitating a stop light between the two existing lights.
2. Increase of silt and runoff into both Heatherloch Lake and Robinwood Lake.
3. Increase of noise by large trucks and dumpsters. Also decreases the level of privacy and safety of the surrounding homes as the development will be zoned C-3.
I really thought this might just stay a small local thing but looking at the momentum now is honestly making my head spin a little bit. It is wild to think about how many people actually care about our woods and the safety of our streets when I was worried I was the only one losing sleep over this zoning change. Now we have to figure out how to get all this energy in front of the council because they need to pay attention.
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Matthew Phillips
12 years ago
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When is enough, enough? I live in Su San Farms and see no reason for another grocery store. We have two three groceries within a few miles already. There are enough empty buildings scaring our town. Do we really need this?
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John Fayssoux
12 years ago
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Against. We do not need to create an empty box store in neighbor hood by adding another grocery store to an already saturated market. Harris Teeter decided to exit Gaston County and leave customers high and dry out of fear of Publix. Say No to a store that is not needed and a project that lines the Mayor's pocket.
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Mike Graham
13 years ago
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9 grocery stores? Are they serious?? We dont need more empty lots in 5 years when these companies pull out. Stop ruining our neighborhood for a quick buck.
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Brenda Hall
13 years ago
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Robinwood is already a nightmare to drive on during rush hour. Adding a stoplight and trucks will just make it worse. Leave the zoning alone!
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Gary Jenkins
13 years ago
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What about the lakes? Heatherloch is already struggling with runoff. This is about money over the people who actually live here.
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The concerned neighbors, which live in Gastonia, NC, urge our elected City Council leaders to vote NO against the proposed rezoning of land located along Robinwood Road, between Kendrick Road and Hoffman Road, from residential to commercial property. In addition to the rezoning being in direct conflict with the 2025 Comprehensive Plane, the development would increase the number of grocery stores in the near vicinity to 9.
Further effects:
1. Increase the amount of traffic on Robinwood necessitating a stop light between the two existing lights.
2. Increase of silt and runoff into both Heatherloch Lake and Robinwood Lake.
3. Increase of noise by large trucks and dumpsters. Also decreases the level of privacy and safety of the surrounding homes as the development will be zoned C-3.
I really thought this might just stay a small local thing but looking at the momentum now is honestly making my head spin a little bit. It is wild to think about how many people actually care about our woods and the safety of our streets when I was worried I was the only one losing sleep over this zoning change. Now we have to figure out how to get all this energy in front of the council because they need to pay attention.
5 Comments
M
Matthew Phillips
12 years ago
Featured
When is enough, enough? I live in Su San Farms and see no reason for another grocery store. We have two three groceries within a few miles already. There are enough empty buildings scaring our town. Do we really need this?
J
John Fayssoux
12 years ago
Featured
Against. We do not need to create an empty box store in neighbor hood by adding another grocery store to an already saturated market. Harris Teeter decided to exit Gaston County and leave customers high and dry out of fear of Publix. Say No to a store that is not needed and a project that lines the Mayor's pocket.
M
Mike Graham
13 years ago
Featured
9 grocery stores? Are they serious?? We dont need more empty lots in 5 years when these companies pull out. Stop ruining our neighborhood for a quick buck.
B
Brenda Hall
13 years ago
Featured
Robinwood is already a nightmare to drive on during rush hour. Adding a stoplight and trucks will just make it worse. Leave the zoning alone!
G
Gary Jenkins
13 years ago
Featured
What about the lakes? Heatherloch is already struggling with runoff. This is about money over the people who actually live here.
When is enough, enough? I live in Su San Farms and see no reason for another grocery store. We have two three groceries within a few miles already. There are enough empty buildings scaring our town. Do we really need this?