The Town Board listened and decided to keep the zoning as we hoped. I am honestly stunned by how many people joined in to protect our area. This outcome belongs entirely to you.
January 6, 2016
Concerned Citizens of the Town of Grafton that would like to limit the R3 Zoning (1 acre min.)
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We, the undersigned, concerned citizens of the Town of Grafton, urge our Town Board Supervisors (Town Board & Planning Commission) to revise the R3 Zoning (1 acre minimums & 1,250 sq ft. homes) East of HWY 43. The citizens of the Town of Grafton are concerned about the future vision and property zoning direction being set throughout the Town of Grafton as described in the new Land Use Plan. A primary reason we have chosen to live in Grafton is because of its rural feeling, open space and "Quality Life, Naturally". Grafton's proximity and border to Lake Michigan is a special gift to its residents, supporting an abundance of wildlife, foliage, open-space and natural beauty that many communities do not get to enjoy. We ask theTown Board to refrain from implementing the R3 zoning designation as laid out in the Land Use Planning Map, and rather institute zoning which would allow for a maximum density of 1 home per 3 acres in new developments East of Hwy 43. We also ask that the current R1 zoning of 5 acre minimum for lots East of Lake Shore Road be maintained.
Updates
December 9, 2015
I truly never imagined that two hundred and fifty people would join this effort. This is entirely due to your dedication to protecting our town and I am just humbled to be a part of it.
Reached 250 supporters
December 8, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 31, 2015
99 Comments
The proposed zoning is a short-sighted approach that at face value appears to enrich only a very few. Please don't allow 1 acre lots within a mile of Lake Michigan in the Town of Grafton.
I have been a Grafton resident for 11 years. I believe the recent failed attempt to rezone / subdivide a parcel to R3 shows that R3 is NOT the proper land use for new developments, and the town land use plan should be revised to more accurately reflect a sustainable level of development.
I dont see any reason why I would support a reduction in future lot sizes or minimum square footage requirements. One of the main reasons we choose to reside here is that the town is not yet a cookie cutter version like many other communities. Let's not let the town become a caricature of itself.
I urge the Town Board & Planning Commission to revise this rezoning plan. I have been a resident for 28 years and cherish my "open and nature filled life" here in the Township. It is what brought us to move our young family here and it is what keeps me from moving into the village now.
I strongly oppose any effort to reduce the required residential lot sizes located east of I-43, between Pioneer road and Hwy 60 in the Town of Grafton from three (3) acres to a single (1) acre. I am quite sure this change would ultimately degrade the standard of living for those of us who currently reside in this area.
Hoping that the voices of those of us who live in this zone are heard.
We support the petition to maintain the current Grafton zoning instead of the proposed rezoning.
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The Town Board listened and decided to keep the zoning as we hoped. I am honestly stunned by how many people joined in to protect our area. This outcome belongs entirely to you.
January 6, 2016
Concerned Citizens of the Town of Grafton that would like to limit the R3 Zoning (1 acre min.)
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, concerned citizens of the Town of Grafton, urge our Town Board Supervisors (Town Board & Planning Commission) to revise the R3 Zoning (1 acre minimums & 1,250 sq ft. homes) East of HWY 43. The citizens of the Town of Grafton are concerned about the future vision and property zoning direction being set throughout the Town of Grafton as described in the new Land Use Plan. A primary reason we have chosen to live in Grafton is because of its rural feeling, open space and "Quality Life, Naturally". Grafton's proximity and border to Lake Michigan is a special gift to its residents, supporting an abundance of wildlife, foliage, open-space and natural beauty that many communities do not get to enjoy. We ask theTown Board to refrain from implementing the R3 zoning designation as laid out in the Land Use Planning Map, and rather institute zoning which would allow for a maximum density of 1 home per 3 acres in new developments East of Hwy 43. We also ask that the current R1 zoning of 5 acre minimum for lots East of Lake Shore Road be maintained.
Updates
December 9, 2015
I truly never imagined that two hundred and fifty people would join this effort. This is entirely due to your dedication to protecting our town and I am just humbled to be a part of it.
Reached 250 supporters
December 8, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 31, 2015
99 Comments
I moved my family of 5 here recently for "Quality Life Naturally" and felt comfortable that we were surrponded by 3 and 5 acre zoning (R2 & R1). This is a real disappointment to see the Town Board's vision/land use plan for Grafton is 1 acre lots throughout the Town.
The proposed zoning is a short-sighted approach that at face value appears to enrich only a very few. Please don't allow 1 acre lots within a mile of Lake Michigan in the Town of Grafton.
I have been a Grafton resident for 11 years. I believe the recent failed attempt to rezone / subdivide a parcel to R3 shows that R3 is NOT the proper land use for new developments, and the town land use plan should be revised to more accurately reflect a sustainable level of development.
I dont see any reason why I would support a reduction in future lot sizes or minimum square footage requirements. One of the main reasons we choose to reside here is that the town is not yet a cookie cutter version like many other communities. Let's not let the town become a caricature of itself.
I urge the Town Board & Planning Commission to revise this rezoning plan. I have been a resident for 28 years and cherish my "open and nature filled life" here in the Township. It is what brought us to move our young family here and it is what keeps me from moving into the village now.
I strongly oppose any effort to reduce the required residential lot sizes located east of I-43, between Pioneer road and Hwy 60 in the Town of Grafton from three (3) acres to a single (1) acre. I am quite sure this change would ultimately degrade the standard of living for those of us who currently reside in this area.
Hoping that the voices of those of us who live in this zone are heard.
We support the petition to maintain the current Grafton zoning instead of the proposed rezoning.
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I moved my family of 5 here recently for "Quality Life Naturally" and felt comfortable that we were surrponded by 3 and 5 acre zoning (R2 & R1). This is a real disappointment to see the Town Board's vision/land use plan for Grafton is 1 acre lots throughout the Town.