Tuesday, January 10, 2017: In a nutshell, we are very concerned that by signing a water line easement agreement we will also be agreeing to the widening of the road which runs directly between two of the more closely place farmsteads (5) on land which has been in the family since the late 1800's.
See info on Family Farmstead from Tuesday on WFAA's facebook page.
The Backstory:
Five of our family homesteads sit in close proximity atop a hill in Anna, TX, on land which has been in the Luscombe family since the late 1800's. Our homes are separated evenly by a manageable 2 lane country road.
Twelve years ago a developer came to town and pushed to have the road between our homes widened to a 4 to 6 lane road to benefit his future plans for development. Our community came together to help us tell our story and both The Honorable Commissioners of Collin County and The Anna City Council agreed that the section of road which would dissect our family homes would be placed BEHIND our homes where there is plenty of open land.
Recently we were approached by the City of Anna for a water line easement that runs along our existing 2 lane county road. In asking why they were putting the water line between us since the road was going behind us ...we were told the City of Anna had changed the Comprehensive Plan to again show the road between our homes as a major thoroughfare collector. (80' ROW up to 4 lanes) Please see photo which was taken from inside our home - facing Leslie's home which is located directly behind the steps and large tree.
This project is developer driven for a future sub-division. To some, this may be seen more as the Road to Profit instead of the road to Grandma's House. ANY grandma's house.
In signing and sharing your thoughts we are asking that you simply weigh in on what history, heritage and legacy mean to you. Because after all, we are only stewards and so...we stand.
Robyn Luscombe
(214) 534-0374
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 17, 2017
January 12, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have taken an interest in our family history. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I never imagined our small struggle would reach so many people.
Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2017
238 Comments
Do the right thing- preserve this family farm and tallgrass prairie ecosystem intact, and do not fragment it by a road. There are always multiple solutions to any issue, and you have an opportunity to do the right thing.
We just moved here to Pecan Grove, and we chose the house and neighborhood because of the beauty of the Farm and the country road it sits on. It would be very disconcerning if Anna was trying to destroy a 100 year old farm to fatten its pockets.
The Luscomb Farm is iconic in Anna. The tranquil country side and privacy from traffic is one of the many reasons why Luscomb is a relaxing venue and during seasonal months the farmers market they host is fantastic . Please reconsider your zoning and keep parts of Anna tranquil .
There is no need for the widening of this road with the Outer Loop right next to it. This is a waste of money, a danger with faster traffic and driveways directly entering this street on a hilly road, and a detriment to the natural beauty of this area.
No to the road expansion between these homes. There is plenty of land on the north side of this property that could be used for a wider road and for the water line. This is a property that has been in the family for generations. Don't break it up as there are not many left.
Let this woman keep what is rightfully hers. How dare our government.
The landowner should at minimum have a say where the pipeline and road are going to go on their land. Running said pipeline and or road in between their homes should have never been an option.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017: In a nutshell, we are very concerned that by signing a water line easement agreement we will also be agreeing to the widening of the road which runs directly between two of the more closely place farmsteads (5) on land which has been in the family since the late 1800's.
See info on Family Farmstead from Tuesday on WFAA's facebook page.
The Backstory:
Five of our family homesteads sit in close proximity atop a hill in Anna, TX, on land which has been in the Luscombe family since the late 1800's. Our homes are separated evenly by a manageable 2 lane country road.
Twelve years ago a developer came to town and pushed to have the road between our homes widened to a 4 to 6 lane road to benefit his future plans for development. Our community came together to help us tell our story and both The Honorable Commissioners of Collin County and The Anna City Council agreed that the section of road which would dissect our family homes would be placed BEHIND our homes where there is plenty of open land.
Recently we were approached by the City of Anna for a water line easement that runs along our existing 2 lane county road. In asking why they were putting the water line between us since the road was going behind us ...we were told the City of Anna had changed the Comprehensive Plan to again show the road between our homes as a major thoroughfare collector. (80' ROW up to 4 lanes) Please see photo which was taken from inside our home - facing Leslie's home which is located directly behind the steps and large tree.
This project is developer driven for a future sub-division. To some, this may be seen more as the Road to Profit instead of the road to Grandma's House. ANY grandma's house.
In signing and sharing your thoughts we are asking that you simply weigh in on what history, heritage and legacy mean to you. Because after all, we are only stewards and so...we stand.
Robyn Luscombe
(214) 534-0374
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
January 17, 2017
January 12, 2017
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have taken an interest in our family history. This momentum belongs entirely to you because I never imagined our small struggle would reach so many people.
Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2017
238 Comments
The City must uphold their 2004 agreement to run any roads BEHIND the Luscombe family farm - not through it. Anna may be a small country town, but concerned citizens from all over Texas and beyond will join the fight against Eminent Domain there.
Do the right thing- preserve this family farm and tallgrass prairie ecosystem intact, and do not fragment it by a road. There are always multiple solutions to any issue, and you have an opportunity to do the right thing.
We just moved here to Pecan Grove, and we chose the house and neighborhood because of the beauty of the Farm and the country road it sits on. It would be very disconcerning if Anna was trying to destroy a 100 year old farm to fatten its pockets.
The Luscomb Farm is iconic in Anna. The tranquil country side and privacy from traffic is one of the many reasons why Luscomb is a relaxing venue and during seasonal months the farmers market they host is fantastic . Please reconsider your zoning and keep parts of Anna tranquil .
There is no need for the widening of this road with the Outer Loop right next to it. This is a waste of money, a danger with faster traffic and driveways directly entering this street on a hilly road, and a detriment to the natural beauty of this area.
No to the road expansion between these homes. There is plenty of land on the north side of this property that could be used for a wider road and for the water line. This is a property that has been in the family for generations. Don't break it up as there are not many left.
Let this woman keep what is rightfully hers. How dare our government.
The landowner should at minimum have a say where the pipeline and road are going to go on their land. Running said pipeline and or road in between their homes should have never been an option.
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The City must uphold their 2004 agreement to run any roads BEHIND the Luscombe family farm - not through it. Anna may be a small country town, but concerned citizens from all over Texas and beyond will join the fight against Eminent Domain there.