We are not opposed to resorts. Our immediate concern is the runaway high density travesty proposed by Five Star Development in the guise of building a Ritz-Carlton resort on the property bounded by Lincoln, Mockingbird and Indian Bend. Town residents are not permitted to build four duplex units, each containing two dwellings, on their one-acre property. Five Star wants to build one hundred housing units on about 12 acres. Why should they be allowed to do that? At least 200 people living on 12 acres! There will be twelve condo-like units facing Lincoln Drive. Greater on-street density than Montelucia at Lincoln and Tatum. Do not be fooled by the false threat of property tax.
Stop needless development of high density housing in a Town founded on one home per acre. Living in a gated community or having a homeowners association does not prevent high density in your backyard. Only 20 acres are needed to create a Special Use Permit which would provide the opportunity to build high density housing. The Town already has resorts built on 5 and 6 acres, leaving 15 acres for condos for each Special Use Permit. Protect your life-style.
The Planning Commission approved the Five Star Development plan which includes 146 housing units on about 55 acres. The Town Council will consider the plan 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 24th at Town Hall.
Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, spread the word. If you want to preserve your Paradise, show up at Town Hall on Thursday, January 24 at 7 p.m., write or e-mail your Town Council.
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