Dear Homeowners,
The proposed Marriott Springhill Suites golf lodge in the heart of our Madison Green community threatens to devalue our properties and disrupt the unique character of our neighborhood. Studies have shown that similar developments can decrease property values by up to 15% (source: National Association of Realtors). Additionally, increased traffic and noise and light pollution will negatively impact our quality of life. We must act now to preserve the integrity and value of our homes.
Here are several key reasons why it is crucial for each and every one of us to participate in the upcoming City Council Meeting on June 20th at 6:30pm at City Hall as well as the Planning and Zoning Meeting:
- Impact on Property Values: The construction of a golf lodge will likely decrease property values. Potential buyers will be deterred by the presence of the hotel, leading to a decline in property values and home sales for all residents.
- Unrealistic Expectations: The premise that this hotel will attract golfers from out of town is unrealistic. With numerous highly ranked golf courses in Palm Beach and across Florida, Madison Green is not a destination for vacationers seeking quality golf experiences. Regardless, the use of the Golf Club as a “public lodging establishment” is not a permitted use in a residential zoned area for a reason. Our community was not planned for this type of use.
- Lack of Maintenance: The golf course has a track record of neglecting maintenance and disregarding the Association’s requests. Rewarding the Golf Club by allowing it to sell to a hotel and re-zone by putting in “golf lodge” definition into the Code, is not a solution and allowing them to proceed with this development would only exacerbate these problems.
- Zoning Violations: The proposed hotel is not in compliance with zoning laws, as it exceeds the allowable height limit and is not zoned for hotel use. Allowing such violations to go unchecked sets a dangerous precedent for future developments in our community.
- Privacy Concerns: Residents would be subject to privacy violations, as guests of the hotel would have the ability to peer into our homes and walk around neighborhoods and the clubhouse. This intrusion on our privacy, particularly with regards to women and children, is unacceptable. This is why the Code does not allow public lodging establishments/hotels in residentially zoned areas like Madison Green.
- Negative Impact on Community: The presence of a golf lodge would attract transients (those that come and go) to our community, posing safety and security risks for residents because a public lodging establishment does not have any obligation to deny a hotel visitor. We cannot allow our neighborhood to become a haven for transient individuals.
- Increased Association Dues: The construction process could cause damage to community infrastructure, leading to higher repair costs. We may need to invest in higher fences and additional security measures to prevent intrusions, further increasing association dues.
It is evident that there are numerous compelling reasons to oppose the construction of this hotel. We must unite as a community to protect the integrity of Madison Green and preserve the value of our homes. I urge each of you to attend the upcoming meetings, sign petitions, and actively engage in efforts to fight this development.
Together, we can ensure that Madison Green remains a wonderful place to call home for generations to come.
Please sign this petition If you oppose the
construction of the Golf Lodge to protect Madison Green.
On Behalf of the MGMA Board
Updates
June 20, 2024
We just hit five hundred signatures. It has been an exhausting road to get here but I am not stopping until the council understands what this lodge would do to our homes.
Reached 500 supporters
June 17, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2024
256 Comments
I do not agree with this decision to build a hotel smack in the middle of an established residential community. I have a lot of concerns regarding. Traffic, transients, wear and tear on the roads coming out of our community, which the HOA has to repair and many other issues that comes with it.
Not in favor of the proposed golf lodge. I moved into the Madison Green RESIDENTIAL community. I did not chose to live in a community with a hotel and all the traffic, noise, and transient/vacationers, as they claim, in my backyard.
This lodge will have a negative effect on our community. The current Golf course owners maintain the golf course to horrible condition and have not paid their property taxes for the 2 previous years. How can they justify building a lodge that's not zoned for when they cannot maintain the golf course to regular standards .
This project is going to decrease the value of our properties. We are going to have lack of peace, lack of security, lack of calm and a business that doesn’t benefit to our neighborhood.
As an original Madison Green homeowner, I oppose the addition of a hotel in our community. There are multiple commercial areas currently under construction in Royal Palm and Wellington that are more suited for a hotel. Perhaps one can be built there.
For all of the reasons identified, I oppose the proposed development. The Madison Green Golf Club is a whisper of the course it once was. Even at its best, it was hardly a "destination". The trend downward under the present ownership has only provided a snapshot of would continue to be expected. A kitschy title of "Golf Lodge", is a thin attempt to paint a picture that will never come to fruition. This plan is foolish on many levels and is not justified to devalue our collective properties. Face it, this is Royal Palm Beach, not Wellington. This idea has the potential to leave us with another Royal Inn. The proposed hotel level of service is not high enough to do anything but decrease our property values.
I live in this community as an active and engaged member, valuing the well-being of my neighbors and the environment around us. I appreciate the sense of connection, the green spaces, and the peaceful atmosphere that make our community a great place to live. However, building a golf lodge here could have a negative impact on both the community and its residents. While some may see it as an attraction, the harm outweighs the benefits. A golf center requires a significant amount of land, which could lead to the destruction of natural green spaces, displacing wildlife, and disrupting the balance of our local ecosystem. Additionally, maintaining a golf course demands excessive water usage, which could strain local resources and contribute to environmental concerns. Beyond environmental harm, increased traffic and noise could disturb the quiet residential areas, affecting the quality of life for families and individuals. The construction process itself could be disruptive, bringing heavy machinery, pollution, and safety hazards. Property values in the surrounding area may also be affected, as some residents may not appreciate the changes brought by such a large development. Ultimately, while a golf center may provide recreational benefits for some, the negative consequences on the environment, community resources, and the daily lives of residents make it a less-than-ideal addition to our neighborhood.
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Dear Homeowners,
The proposed Marriott Springhill Suites golf lodge in the heart of our Madison Green community threatens to devalue our properties and disrupt the unique character of our neighborhood. Studies have shown that similar developments can decrease property values by up to 15% (source: National Association of Realtors). Additionally, increased traffic and noise and light pollution will negatively impact our quality of life. We must act now to preserve the integrity and value of our homes.
Here are several key reasons why it is crucial for each and every one of us to participate in the upcoming City Council Meeting on June 20th at 6:30pm at City Hall as well as the Planning and Zoning Meeting:
- Impact on Property Values: The construction of a golf lodge will likely decrease property values. Potential buyers will be deterred by the presence of the hotel, leading to a decline in property values and home sales for all residents.
- Unrealistic Expectations: The premise that this hotel will attract golfers from out of town is unrealistic. With numerous highly ranked golf courses in Palm Beach and across Florida, Madison Green is not a destination for vacationers seeking quality golf experiences. Regardless, the use of the Golf Club as a “public lodging establishment” is not a permitted use in a residential zoned area for a reason. Our community was not planned for this type of use.
- Lack of Maintenance: The golf course has a track record of neglecting maintenance and disregarding the Association’s requests. Rewarding the Golf Club by allowing it to sell to a hotel and re-zone by putting in “golf lodge” definition into the Code, is not a solution and allowing them to proceed with this development would only exacerbate these problems.
- Zoning Violations: The proposed hotel is not in compliance with zoning laws, as it exceeds the allowable height limit and is not zoned for hotel use. Allowing such violations to go unchecked sets a dangerous precedent for future developments in our community.
- Privacy Concerns: Residents would be subject to privacy violations, as guests of the hotel would have the ability to peer into our homes and walk around neighborhoods and the clubhouse. This intrusion on our privacy, particularly with regards to women and children, is unacceptable. This is why the Code does not allow public lodging establishments/hotels in residentially zoned areas like Madison Green.
- Negative Impact on Community: The presence of a golf lodge would attract transients (those that come and go) to our community, posing safety and security risks for residents because a public lodging establishment does not have any obligation to deny a hotel visitor. We cannot allow our neighborhood to become a haven for transient individuals.
- Increased Association Dues: The construction process could cause damage to community infrastructure, leading to higher repair costs. We may need to invest in higher fences and additional security measures to prevent intrusions, further increasing association dues.
It is evident that there are numerous compelling reasons to oppose the construction of this hotel. We must unite as a community to protect the integrity of Madison Green and preserve the value of our homes. I urge each of you to attend the upcoming meetings, sign petitions, and actively engage in efforts to fight this development.
Together, we can ensure that Madison Green remains a wonderful place to call home for generations to come.
Please sign this petition If you oppose the
construction of the Golf Lodge to protect Madison Green.
On Behalf of the MGMA Board
Updates
June 20, 2024
We just hit five hundred signatures. It has been an exhausting road to get here but I am not stopping until the council understands what this lodge would do to our homes.
Reached 500 supporters
June 17, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2024
256 Comments
The main entrance on Crestwood is a blind spot that is potentially an accident prone area with increased traffic. Cars already speed down Crestwood, the added traffic could lead to more accidents in a neighborhood that has many walkers and bike riders, as well as two elementary schools.
I do not agree with this decision to build a hotel smack in the middle of an established residential community. I have a lot of concerns regarding. Traffic, transients, wear and tear on the roads coming out of our community, which the HOA has to repair and many other issues that comes with it.
Not in favor of the proposed golf lodge. I moved into the Madison Green RESIDENTIAL community. I did not chose to live in a community with a hotel and all the traffic, noise, and transient/vacationers, as they claim, in my backyard.
This lodge will have a negative effect on our community. The current Golf course owners maintain the golf course to horrible condition and have not paid their property taxes for the 2 previous years. How can they justify building a lodge that's not zoned for when they cannot maintain the golf course to regular standards .
This project is going to decrease the value of our properties. We are going to have lack of peace, lack of security, lack of calm and a business that doesn’t benefit to our neighborhood.
As an original Madison Green homeowner, I oppose the addition of a hotel in our community. There are multiple commercial areas currently under construction in Royal Palm and Wellington that are more suited for a hotel. Perhaps one can be built there.
For all of the reasons identified, I oppose the proposed development. The Madison Green Golf Club is a whisper of the course it once was. Even at its best, it was hardly a "destination". The trend downward under the present ownership has only provided a snapshot of would continue to be expected. A kitschy title of "Golf Lodge", is a thin attempt to paint a picture that will never come to fruition. This plan is foolish on many levels and is not justified to devalue our collective properties. Face it, this is Royal Palm Beach, not Wellington. This idea has the potential to leave us with another Royal Inn. The proposed hotel level of service is not high enough to do anything but decrease our property values.
I live in this community as an active and engaged member, valuing the well-being of my neighbors and the environment around us. I appreciate the sense of connection, the green spaces, and the peaceful atmosphere that make our community a great place to live. However, building a golf lodge here could have a negative impact on both the community and its residents. While some may see it as an attraction, the harm outweighs the benefits. A golf center requires a significant amount of land, which could lead to the destruction of natural green spaces, displacing wildlife, and disrupting the balance of our local ecosystem. Additionally, maintaining a golf course demands excessive water usage, which could strain local resources and contribute to environmental concerns. Beyond environmental harm, increased traffic and noise could disturb the quiet residential areas, affecting the quality of life for families and individuals. The construction process itself could be disruptive, bringing heavy machinery, pollution, and safety hazards. Property values in the surrounding area may also be affected, as some residents may not appreciate the changes brought by such a large development. Ultimately, while a golf center may provide recreational benefits for some, the negative consequences on the environment, community resources, and the daily lives of residents make it a less-than-ideal addition to our neighborhood.
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The main entrance on Crestwood is a blind spot that is potentially an accident prone area with increased traffic. Cars already speed down Crestwood, the added traffic could lead to more accidents in a neighborhood that has many walkers and bike riders, as well as two elementary schools.