The Hurst City Council votes Tuesday, December 12th to change the zoning of the plot of land between Valentine St and Miguelito's Restaurant from BUS (Business) to MU-PD. MU-PD is mixed use development and paves the way for the income-based apartment development currently in the city of Hurst Transformation plan to move forward. How does this effect you? This proposed apartment complex would line Bedford-Euless Rd from Miguelitos to Valentine, and backs directly to resident's property lines. Some structures are slated to be 3 stories tall, with line of sight directly into backyards. Also, this 120-unit complex would feed directly into Harrison Lane Elementary, which would cause more overcrowding.
THE CITY did not make HEB ISD aware of this development and should have done their due diligence to notify them.
THE CITY COUNCIL has not even had the opportunity to fully vet a new apartment complex in Hurst, let alone any alternatives provided by the developer for that area.
THE RESIDENTS within 200ft were the only ones notified, per state law. The entire neighborhood and families of students who feed into our school should have been notified.
DO NOT let the City Council push through this zoning change UNCHALLENGED.
We need more TIME. Time to do the right thing for Southeast Hurst. Time to fully vet any project that directly impacts residents and schools and city resources. Let's not be hasty in our efforts. What we do now can effect the future so let us in good conscience do what is best for the heart and soul of this city. Help us provide that kind of stability to families who want to make Hurst, Texas their home.
Please sign our petition to encourage the City Council to vote AGAINST the Z-17-05 Provision.
Thank you!
Updates
December 12, 2017
The city has kept quiet but we are currently gathering documents to prove they failed HEB ISD in their planning process. Post this link on Facebook and call three of your neighbors to tell them about the schools being overlooked. Demand a delay when you email your city council representatives today.
December 12, 2017
The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and proves that our neighborhood refuses to be ignored. Post this link on Facebook right now and email your city representative to demand they delay the vote until our concerns are addressed.
Reached 100 supporters
December 12, 2017
39 Comments
Overcrowding in schools. Traffic flow and congestion issues would increase. Local neighborhood would suffer privacy issues. Retail or neighborhood expansion would be more suitable here. Thank you.
I think senior living would be better MUCH better for ALL, If the rent is low seniors would have more left of their SS check for food etc. Plus they most likely wouldn't bring crime and have to have the police there all the time like the ones on Cavender. Plus they wouldn't have children to add to the already overloaded schools as well. Seems like a great solution for everyone!!!
They need to think this through more thoroughly, at least communicate with the school district that will be impacted.
The city can not even enforce the stop signs and traffic speed at Bedford ct and Norwood. Why would I want another apartment complex two blocks over? They are already overwhelmed
We do not need another apartment complex in this area. Harrison Lane is a great school but its classrooms are already overcrowded. This provision would cause more of a problem than a solution.
Seriously? There has to be SOMETHING better to build in this area!
This is not the long term solution to bring income to the city of Hurst. The city urgently needs to invest in projects that would attract gentrification. However, this proposal has the potential to cause further flight of property owners and improvers - the exact opposite of what this city needs. I would urge city council to think about competing with the cities to our north in regards to urban planning and development. I'd rather see incentives towards unique businesses to our area.
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The Hurst City Council votes Tuesday, December 12th to change the zoning of the plot of land between Valentine St and Miguelito's Restaurant from BUS (Business) to MU-PD. MU-PD is mixed use development and paves the way for the income-based apartment development currently in the city of Hurst Transformation plan to move forward. How does this effect you? This proposed apartment complex would line Bedford-Euless Rd from Miguelitos to Valentine, and backs directly to resident's property lines. Some structures are slated to be 3 stories tall, with line of sight directly into backyards. Also, this 120-unit complex would feed directly into Harrison Lane Elementary, which would cause more overcrowding.
THE CITY did not make HEB ISD aware of this development and should have done their due diligence to notify them.
THE CITY COUNCIL has not even had the opportunity to fully vet a new apartment complex in Hurst, let alone any alternatives provided by the developer for that area.
THE RESIDENTS within 200ft were the only ones notified, per state law. The entire neighborhood and families of students who feed into our school should have been notified.
DO NOT let the City Council push through this zoning change UNCHALLENGED.
We need more TIME. Time to do the right thing for Southeast Hurst. Time to fully vet any project that directly impacts residents and schools and city resources. Let's not be hasty in our efforts. What we do now can effect the future so let us in good conscience do what is best for the heart and soul of this city. Help us provide that kind of stability to families who want to make Hurst, Texas their home.
Please sign our petition to encourage the City Council to vote AGAINST the Z-17-05 Provision.
Thank you!
Updates
December 12, 2017
The city has kept quiet but we are currently gathering documents to prove they failed HEB ISD in their planning process. Post this link on Facebook and call three of your neighbors to tell them about the schools being overlooked. Demand a delay when you email your city council representatives today.
December 12, 2017
The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and proves that our neighborhood refuses to be ignored. Post this link on Facebook right now and email your city representative to demand they delay the vote until our concerns are addressed.
Reached 100 supporters
December 12, 2017
39 Comments
Apartments are the wrong way to redevelop the area in question. Harrison Lane Elementary is already overcrowded and the crime rates are the highest in this area of Hurst. Another apartment complex would only exacerbate existing problems with our neighborhood.
Overcrowding in schools. Traffic flow and congestion issues would increase. Local neighborhood would suffer privacy issues. Retail or neighborhood expansion would be more suitable here. Thank you.
I think senior living would be better MUCH better for ALL, If the rent is low seniors would have more left of their SS check for food etc. Plus they most likely wouldn't bring crime and have to have the police there all the time like the ones on Cavender. Plus they wouldn't have children to add to the already overloaded schools as well. Seems like a great solution for everyone!!!
They need to think this through more thoroughly, at least communicate with the school district that will be impacted.
The city can not even enforce the stop signs and traffic speed at Bedford ct and Norwood. Why would I want another apartment complex two blocks over? They are already overwhelmed
We do not need another apartment complex in this area. Harrison Lane is a great school but its classrooms are already overcrowded. This provision would cause more of a problem than a solution.
Seriously? There has to be SOMETHING better to build in this area!
This is not the long term solution to bring income to the city of Hurst. The city urgently needs to invest in projects that would attract gentrification. However, this proposal has the potential to cause further flight of property owners and improvers - the exact opposite of what this city needs. I would urge city council to think about competing with the cities to our north in regards to urban planning and development. I'd rather see incentives towards unique businesses to our area.
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Apartments are the wrong way to redevelop the area in question. Harrison Lane Elementary is already overcrowded and the crime rates are the highest in this area of Hurst. Another apartment complex would only exacerbate existing problems with our neighborhood.