The Hewitt zoning commission recently approved the rezoning of the parcel of land between Ritchie Road and Hewitt Drive for an apartment complex. This petition is to STOP this re-zoning effort and to prevent its approval at city council. Our city council wants to do this in order to increase the tax base of Hewitt, but they are not considering the long-term best interests or property values of those in the surrounding areas, especially of those who live near the proposed site. These new apartments are being advertised as "luxury", but ultimately every apartment complex runs down and this will bring in undesired traffic and people who are not homeowners or concerned with the long-term best interests of the city. Apartment complexes are statistically proven to bring down property values in surrounding areas. Let's unite by telling Mayor Passalugo and the rest of the city council NO! Exercise your democratic right by signing this petition before September 21st, 2015!
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September 21, 2015
The momentum is undeniable. Mayor Passalugo cannot ignore us now.
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I believe that apartments will bring to this area: people who are not invested in the city, schools, or neighborhoods (they are temporary residents). As a result, eventually they will run down, and will attract renters who are even less invested in the city. Overall, not a good decision for this area - when it could easily be used for either homes, or businesses like you see in Badger Ranch.
If these apartments are built what will be done to allow for more traffic on Richer Rd. and Hewitt Drive. Traffic on Hewitt Dr. is already a big problem.
As a relatively new member of this community, I was initially drawn to the area because of it's focus on its community and neighborhoods. There is such a togetherness about this area in Hewitt that is lacking in so many other neighborhoods. This rezoning will bring in a completely different demographic that had I known about, I would not have chosen to live in Hewitt and would not have purchased our home. There are apartments and rental homes nearby to the area that are considered "luxury" as well, but those have drawn an undesirable crowd and lowered property values of neighboring homes. I hope that the council members are aware enough to realize that their seats are in jeopardy if this area is rezoned and that property values will not only decrease, but there will also be a mass exodus of families who want this area to remain a quiet and, most importantly, safe neighborhood. The addition of these apartments will bring more crime and more traffic to the area. Please do not allow this complex to be built.
No to Multi-family rezoning
No to re-zoning
hope city hall rejects this recommendation
This will decrease our property value, increase traffic, and question the safety of our neighborhood. No thanks.
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The Hewitt zoning commission recently approved the rezoning of the parcel of land between Ritchie Road and Hewitt Drive for an apartment complex. This petition is to STOP this re-zoning effort and to prevent its approval at city council. Our city council wants to do this in order to increase the tax base of Hewitt, but they are not considering the long-term best interests or property values of those in the surrounding areas, especially of those who live near the proposed site. These new apartments are being advertised as "luxury", but ultimately every apartment complex runs down and this will bring in undesired traffic and people who are not homeowners or concerned with the long-term best interests of the city. Apartment complexes are statistically proven to bring down property values in surrounding areas. Let's unite by telling Mayor Passalugo and the rest of the city council NO! Exercise your democratic right by signing this petition before September 21st, 2015!
Updates
September 21, 2015
The momentum is undeniable. Mayor Passalugo cannot ignore us now.
11 Comments
Please do not allow this rezoning. I do not want people being able to see into our backyard. I also dont want to have to deal with the additional traffic an apartment complex will bring. It is also noisy enough in the area with the traffic and the trains. This apartment complex will only add to the noise.
I believe that apartments will bring to this area: people who are not invested in the city, schools, or neighborhoods (they are temporary residents). As a result, eventually they will run down, and will attract renters who are even less invested in the city. Overall, not a good decision for this area - when it could easily be used for either homes, or businesses like you see in Badger Ranch.
If these apartments are built what will be done to allow for more traffic on Richer Rd. and Hewitt Drive. Traffic on Hewitt Dr. is already a big problem.
As a relatively new member of this community, I was initially drawn to the area because of it's focus on its community and neighborhoods. There is such a togetherness about this area in Hewitt that is lacking in so many other neighborhoods. This rezoning will bring in a completely different demographic that had I known about, I would not have chosen to live in Hewitt and would not have purchased our home. There are apartments and rental homes nearby to the area that are considered "luxury" as well, but those have drawn an undesirable crowd and lowered property values of neighboring homes. I hope that the council members are aware enough to realize that their seats are in jeopardy if this area is rezoned and that property values will not only decrease, but there will also be a mass exodus of families who want this area to remain a quiet and, most importantly, safe neighborhood. The addition of these apartments will bring more crime and more traffic to the area. Please do not allow this complex to be built.
No to Multi-family rezoning
No to re-zoning
hope city hall rejects this recommendation
This will decrease our property value, increase traffic, and question the safety of our neighborhood. No thanks.
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Please do not allow this rezoning. I do not want people being able to see into our backyard. I also dont want to have to deal with the additional traffic an apartment complex will bring. It is also noisy enough in the area with the traffic and the trains. This apartment complex will only add to the noise.