Whereas, we, the undersigned, support education in Lexington-Richland District 5 (District 5) and schools that are safe for children, and;
Whereas the district has already purchased 47.37 acres on Mt. Vernon church road for $590,800 in 2010-2011 for new schools from referendum bond money; (Richland county tax map)
Whereas, we believe, our tax dollars have already been used to build the present schools with the ability for expansion to accommodate growth;
Whereas, District 5 is pursuing purchasing land without public approval through a Bond Referendum, for an additional elementary school site on Amicks Ferry Road ( The district has NOT DONE a traffic study with SCDOT, No enrollment study, No study on how to use existing schools, which were built for expansion, NO classroom utilization study to accommodate growth)
Whereas, 9400 cars per day travel on Amicks Ferry Rd, daily, and school traffic and would exponentially increase traffic, cause traffic delays and put children and citizens in danger; (SCDOT traffic count 2016)
Whereas, landowners along Amicks Ferry will likely lose front yards, and land to widen the road to accommodate traffic;
Whereas, the U.S protected wetlands immediately behind the proposed school will be in danger of being destroyed, and;
Whereas, upon construction of the new school, quality of life of residents living on and around the Amicks Ferry Rd. area will be adversely effected.
Therefore, we, the undersigned firmly believe that Amicks Ferry Rd. is a very poor location for a new school.
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Reached 500 supporters
April 16, 2017
April 14, 2017
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD FIVE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE POWER IS UNSTOPPABLE!! WE NEED THIS MOMENTUM TO EXPLODE RIGHT NOW SO POST THIS LINK TO EVERY SINGLE SOCIAL FEED YOU HAVE!!
April 6, 2017
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE WEEK ANALYZING THE LATEST ROAD PLANNING DOCUMENTS AND THE LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING!! WE ARE GOING TO KEEP PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON THE DISTRICT UNTIL THEY EXPLAIN WHY OUR EXISTING SCHOOLS ARE NOT BEING UTILIZED TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL!!
March 12, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY JOINED THIS FIGHT TO SAVE AMICKS FERRY ROAD!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PROGRESS AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED TO SEE THIS ENERGY!!
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2017
283 Comments
This parcel is not right for the school. However the 48 acres behind Town Hall would be a much better location. Traffic jams and ingress and egress would be much easier on all concerned. Lex-5 already has property back there with the athletic fields
We moved to the Crystal Pines Subdivision (inside Timberlake) in August, 2016. Part of the appeal of moving here was the peaceful country road (Amick's Ferry Rd) leading to our subdivision. A school along this road will destroy that and lead to traffic issues.
This will also increase traffic on Long Pine, Walt Rauch to Lake Tide for those cutting thru trying to miss the school traffic, not to mention what will happen to Paul Fulmer, Lester Frick and Frick Outlet roads....not conducive to this heavily traveled road
734 Crystal Lake Circle since 1960. Also note tract home developers will take note of this and procure lands close to the school and flood the area with new homes....take a look at what's going being built around there now.
Absolutely opposed to school on Amick's Ferry. Infrastructure is completely inadequate. Urge enrollment study to be made public, Strongly urge consideration to add on .....more cost effective than new construction. Be considerate of our tax $$$$$.
the road is already unsafe for average traffic--people in a hurry to drop off children will make it more dangerous!
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Whereas, we, the undersigned, support education in Lexington-Richland District 5 (District 5) and schools that are safe for children, and;
Whereas the district has already purchased 47.37 acres on Mt. Vernon church road for $590,800 in 2010-2011 for new schools from referendum bond money; (Richland county tax map)
Whereas, we believe, our tax dollars have already been used to build the present schools with the ability for expansion to accommodate growth;
Whereas, District 5 is pursuing purchasing land without public approval through a Bond Referendum, for an additional elementary school site on Amicks Ferry Road ( The district has NOT DONE a traffic study with SCDOT, No enrollment study, No study on how to use existing schools, which were built for expansion, NO classroom utilization study to accommodate growth)
Whereas, 9400 cars per day travel on Amicks Ferry Rd, daily, and school traffic and would exponentially increase traffic, cause traffic delays and put children and citizens in danger; (SCDOT traffic count 2016)
Whereas, landowners along Amicks Ferry will likely lose front yards, and land to widen the road to accommodate traffic;
Whereas, the U.S protected wetlands immediately behind the proposed school will be in danger of being destroyed, and;
Whereas, upon construction of the new school, quality of life of residents living on and around the Amicks Ferry Rd. area will be adversely effected.
Therefore, we, the undersigned firmly believe that Amicks Ferry Rd. is a very poor location for a new school.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 16, 2017
April 14, 2017
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD FIVE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE POWER IS UNSTOPPABLE!! WE NEED THIS MOMENTUM TO EXPLODE RIGHT NOW SO POST THIS LINK TO EVERY SINGLE SOCIAL FEED YOU HAVE!!
April 6, 2017
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE WEEK ANALYZING THE LATEST ROAD PLANNING DOCUMENTS AND THE LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING!! WE ARE GOING TO KEEP PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON THE DISTRICT UNTIL THEY EXPLAIN WHY OUR EXISTING SCHOOLS ARE NOT BEING UTILIZED TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL!!
March 12, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY JOINED THIS FIGHT TO SAVE AMICKS FERRY ROAD!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PROGRESS AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED TO SEE THIS ENERGY!!
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2017
283 Comments
Just moved to Chapin from Northeast Columbia. NE Columbia has been building and building with no forethought to the infrastructure and it has ruined NE Columbia. Please don't ruin Chapin with more traffic problems.
This parcel is not right for the school. However the 48 acres behind Town Hall would be a much better location. Traffic jams and ingress and egress would be much easier on all concerned. Lex-5 already has property back there with the athletic fields
We moved to the Crystal Pines Subdivision (inside Timberlake) in August, 2016. Part of the appeal of moving here was the peaceful country road (Amick's Ferry Rd) leading to our subdivision. A school along this road will destroy that and lead to traffic issues.
This will also increase traffic on Long Pine, Walt Rauch to Lake Tide for those cutting thru trying to miss the school traffic, not to mention what will happen to Paul Fulmer, Lester Frick and Frick Outlet roads....not conducive to this heavily traveled road
734 Crystal Lake Circle since 1960. Also note tract home developers will take note of this and procure lands close to the school and flood the area with new homes....take a look at what's going being built around there now.
Absolutely opposed to school on Amick's Ferry. Infrastructure is completely inadequate. Urge enrollment study to be made public, Strongly urge consideration to add on .....more cost effective than new construction. Be considerate of our tax $$$$$.
the road is already unsafe for average traffic--people in a hurry to drop off children will make it more dangerous!
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Just moved to Chapin from Northeast Columbia. NE Columbia has been building and building with no forethought to the infrastructure and it has ruined NE Columbia. Please don't ruin Chapin with more traffic problems.