This petition is in opposition of rezoning the properties of 2832 Orlando Rd. & 10400 May Ave. from A1 single family lots to C2 commercial property. The developer is planning to demolish the two single-family homes on these lots and construct a two-story commercial building(s). This new commercial space will have a significant impact on the surrounding neighbors due to the additional traffic, noise, decreased property values, and other risks associated with unknown tenants while bringing no additional value to the citizens of The Village. Similar commercial spaces in the area remain vacant and have been unable to attract businesses to rent out office space.
We ask that The Village Planning & Zoning Commission as well as The Village City Council deny the applicants request to rezone these single-family homes and preserve the quality of our neighborhood.
Updates
April 3, 2022
I have been hearing from so many of you who are worried about the character of our streets and the safety of our children if this project moves forward. I am currently preparing my testimony for the upcoming planning commission hearing so that every single one of our concerns is officially on the record.
April 3, 2022
Seeing this many of my neighbors speak up for our streets is proof that we all love this community as much as I do. This momentum shows the city planners that we are not willing to stand by while our homes are sidelined for unnecessary office space.
Reached 100 supporters
April 3, 2022
40 Comments
I am a realtor and real estate investor/developer and own two homes directly impacted, one on Orlando and one on Northampton, both less than 200 feet away. I am in strict protest of this project as it will do nothing to improve the community whatsoever. This rezoning will absolutely be a huge eye sore in The Village being all residential homes lining the East side of N. May Ave for 9 continuous blocks. If this is allowed to pass then all homes on the East side of N. May Avenue will quickly follow suit and reduce an already much needed housing inventory. Please do what is best for the community and not for the select few people who stand to benefit from this project.
I strongly object to the rezoning of these two properties. My home is on 2616 Keats Pl and being in the real estate industry, this is going to damaging for property value and also the neighborhood itself. This is a great neighborhood and by one person rezoning their homes, this could cause a domino effect causing others to follow which the homeowners do not want.
Have lived near N. May since 1963, there is enough commercial on North May already, this would make more rent money for a developer/owner, nothing more gained. Keep it as 2 houses.
Unnecessary, plenty of empty commercial spaces available. No one wants to live next to a commercial property, and more businesses on May will increase traffic pulling in and out of the business/neighborhood. Keep residential RESIDENTAL.
There are plenty of vacant commercial properties to utilize. There is already poor traffic on the main roads surrounding the village especially May and Hefner; this will only add the to problem and in a time when homes for sale are few and far between this is removing two properties capable of being listed as a single family home.
Housing is in high demand currently and The Village is prime location. Please don't deprive anyone of the opportunity to live in a good community for unknown gains. There are other locations available to renovate in commercial zones.
Thank you!
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This petition is in opposition of rezoning the properties of 2832 Orlando Rd. & 10400 May Ave. from A1 single family lots to C2 commercial property. The developer is planning to demolish the two single-family homes on these lots and construct a two-story commercial building(s). This new commercial space will have a significant impact on the surrounding neighbors due to the additional traffic, noise, decreased property values, and other risks associated with unknown tenants while bringing no additional value to the citizens of The Village. Similar commercial spaces in the area remain vacant and have been unable to attract businesses to rent out office space.
We ask that The Village Planning & Zoning Commission as well as The Village City Council deny the applicants request to rezone these single-family homes and preserve the quality of our neighborhood.
Updates
April 3, 2022
I have been hearing from so many of you who are worried about the character of our streets and the safety of our children if this project moves forward. I am currently preparing my testimony for the upcoming planning commission hearing so that every single one of our concerns is officially on the record.
April 3, 2022
Seeing this many of my neighbors speak up for our streets is proof that we all love this community as much as I do. This momentum shows the city planners that we are not willing to stand by while our homes are sidelined for unnecessary office space.
Reached 100 supporters
April 3, 2022
40 Comments
I’ve lived on Orlando rd for more then 40 years. I’ve watched the area around this part of the village go down hill . The reason is as they say is the people buying the houses here are turning them into air bed rentals and rent houses,they don’t care about the neighborhood quality of living in the Village. Meaning THEY DON’T LIVE HERE!!!!!! ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.
I am a realtor and real estate investor/developer and own two homes directly impacted, one on Orlando and one on Northampton, both less than 200 feet away. I am in strict protest of this project as it will do nothing to improve the community whatsoever. This rezoning will absolutely be a huge eye sore in The Village being all residential homes lining the East side of N. May Ave for 9 continuous blocks. If this is allowed to pass then all homes on the East side of N. May Avenue will quickly follow suit and reduce an already much needed housing inventory. Please do what is best for the community and not for the select few people who stand to benefit from this project.
I strongly object to the rezoning of these two properties. My home is on 2616 Keats Pl and being in the real estate industry, this is going to damaging for property value and also the neighborhood itself. This is a great neighborhood and by one person rezoning their homes, this could cause a domino effect causing others to follow which the homeowners do not want.
Have lived near N. May since 1963, there is enough commercial on North May already, this would make more rent money for a developer/owner, nothing more gained. Keep it as 2 houses.
Unnecessary, plenty of empty commercial spaces available. No one wants to live next to a commercial property, and more businesses on May will increase traffic pulling in and out of the business/neighborhood. Keep residential RESIDENTAL.
There are plenty of vacant commercial properties to utilize. There is already poor traffic on the main roads surrounding the village especially May and Hefner; this will only add the to problem and in a time when homes for sale are few and far between this is removing two properties capable of being listed as a single family home.
Housing is in high demand currently and The Village is prime location. Please don't deprive anyone of the opportunity to live in a good community for unknown gains. There are other locations available to renovate in commercial zones.
Thank you!
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I’ve lived on Orlando rd for more then 40 years. I’ve watched the area around this part of the village go down hill . The reason is as they say is the people buying the houses here are turning them into air bed rentals and rent houses,they don’t care about the neighborhood quality of living in the Village. Meaning THEY DON’T LIVE HERE!!!!!! ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.