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The nature preserve behind our community is going to be opened to the public. They want to make Stephens Road an entry point with 10, possibly more parking spaces. Stephens Road is our only way in & out of our neighborhood, so more traffic is a definite negative. Plus many more people will become aware of our out-of-the way neighborhood, with no safeguards in place to keep them from roaming our streets. Opening this is a done deal, but maybe we can change minds for an alternative entry. If you value the quiet, not well know community that we live in, please sign.
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July 23, 2015
I was walking near the end of Stephens Road today and realized just how narrow it actually is when you try to imagine all those extra cars coming through. It is wild to think about the quiet we could lose if they really pull through with this parking plan because I keep hearing from neighbors who are just as worried about the safety of our streets as I am.
Reached 100 supporters
July 23, 2015
31 Comments
We live directly on the gravel road in question. We are really upset with the complete lack of communication about this project. When we bought this property, Shea homes assured us that they owned six acres behind our home and nothing would ever go there. We were never notified about the land being given away/sold. This concerns us about our privacy, safety of our kids and pets, and security of our homes with strangers behind the house that are not monitored. Will there be security for cars parking after hours, teens, random hikers ...?
Sad that I had to learn of this decision to open the preserve through a petition! I'd like to learn how this came about and who the principals were. It was only three weeks ago that we were asked by HPD to stay out of the preserve...now it's going public?? I agree with those who worry about unsavory folks parking outside our community in a dark, no traffic area.
Aside from the obvious and described issues it is startling that we, as neighbors, were almost banned from all activities (I was stopped twice a couple of years back when walking my dogs and told that I was not allowed to be there) that the area will now be open to the entire public. Very questionable and arbitrary decision.
There are plenty of parks and other areas people can utilize for their outdoor activities. We bought in this neighborhood specifically for the privacy and seclusion. We have tolerated ATV's and people trespassing on our property to access this road. Taking away our privacy and property for others to access will only create problems and lower home values.
Stephens Road is a narrow road that is in terrible disrepair. It will create a dangerous situation with additional traffic on this road, especially if those additional vehicles are large or are pulling trailers, boats, etc.
If the county insists on placing the entrance on Stephens Road, perhaps the county could pay to place coded entry gates at both entrances to Stephens Grove.
For the safety and peacefulness of our neighborhood to remain, maybe those developing the parking should consider providing funding to make Stephens Grove a private gated community.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The nature preserve behind our community is going to be opened to the public. They want to make Stephens Road an entry point with 10, possibly more parking spaces. Stephens Road is our only way in & out of our neighborhood, so more traffic is a definite negative. Plus many more people will become aware of our out-of-the way neighborhood, with no safeguards in place to keep them from roaming our streets. Opening this is a done deal, but maybe we can change minds for an alternative entry. If you value the quiet, not well know community that we live in, please sign.
Please share this with your neighbors.
Thank you
Updates
July 23, 2015
I was walking near the end of Stephens Road today and realized just how narrow it actually is when you try to imagine all those extra cars coming through. It is wild to think about the quiet we could lose if they really pull through with this parking plan because I keep hearing from neighbors who are just as worried about the safety of our streets as I am.
Reached 100 supporters
July 23, 2015
31 Comments
No need for the woods/river area behind our subdivision get trashed with fishing hooks and garbage like Latta Plantation.
We live directly on the gravel road in question. We are really upset with the complete lack of communication about this project. When we bought this property, Shea homes assured us that they owned six acres behind our home and nothing would ever go there. We were never notified about the land being given away/sold. This concerns us about our privacy, safety of our kids and pets, and security of our homes with strangers behind the house that are not monitored. Will there be security for cars parking after hours, teens, random hikers ...?
Sad that I had to learn of this decision to open the preserve through a petition! I'd like to learn how this came about and who the principals were. It was only three weeks ago that we were asked by HPD to stay out of the preserve...now it's going public?? I agree with those who worry about unsavory folks parking outside our community in a dark, no traffic area.
Aside from the obvious and described issues it is startling that we, as neighbors, were almost banned from all activities (I was stopped twice a couple of years back when walking my dogs and told that I was not allowed to be there) that the area will now be open to the entire public. Very questionable and arbitrary decision.
There are plenty of parks and other areas people can utilize for their outdoor activities. We bought in this neighborhood specifically for the privacy and seclusion. We have tolerated ATV's and people trespassing on our property to access this road. Taking away our privacy and property for others to access will only create problems and lower home values.
Stephens Road is a narrow road that is in terrible disrepair. It will create a dangerous situation with additional traffic on this road, especially if those additional vehicles are large or are pulling trailers, boats, etc.
If the county insists on placing the entrance on Stephens Road, perhaps the county could pay to place coded entry gates at both entrances to Stephens Grove.
For the safety and peacefulness of our neighborhood to remain, maybe those developing the parking should consider providing funding to make Stephens Grove a private gated community.
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No need for the woods/river area behind our subdivision get trashed with fishing hooks and garbage like Latta Plantation.