To the Commissioners and all involved in the review process for the Story Road development application,

We, the undersigned residents of the Manor and surrounding communities, strongly urge you to deny the development application for Story Road. The reasons that led to its previous denial remain just as relevant today. This proposed development, with over 200 homes, poses significant challenges and does not align with the character, needs, or infrastructure of our area.

Our concerns include but are not limited to:

1. Incompatibility with the surrounding area: Current homes are situated on large lots of 2.5 to 5 acres, reflecting the rural nature of our community. The proposed density would fundamentally alter this character, creating an imbalance that our infrastructure and environment cannot sustain.
2. Inadequate infrastructure: The current roads, utilities, and public services are not equipped to handle the significant increase in traffic and demand that this development would bring. Without major upgrades, this project risks compromising the quality of life for both current residents and new homeowners.
3. Preserving our rural way of life: While we understand and accept the inevitability of growth, it must be sustainable and considerate of the communities it impacts. This project, in its current form, threatens the very qualities that make our community unique.

We urge you to listen to the concerns of the residents who call this area home. Growth should enhance—not diminish—the lives of those it affects. Please work with us to protect the future of our rural way of life and explore more suitable alternatives for development that respect the character of our community.

For these reasons, we respectfully request that you deny this application once again.

Note: This is a grassroots effort by concerned community members. We are not seeking donations or funding—only your signature and support.