If you were unable to attend the meeting, here are a few of the (many) slides presented last night by the opposition to Chapel Ridge.
Brian Mertz & Tabb Reese have been spreading the misinformation that Chapel Ridge is "2.65 homes per acre." Mind you, this is the gross density, not the real density, as gross density includes streets, flood detention structures, flood drainage stream areas, etc. (which, by the way, are probably inadequate and would result in flooding of Countrywood Estates). The real density of Chapel Ridge often reaches around nearly 6 homes per acre. The image below shows their plat and the size of an acre:
The image below shows the plat of Chapel Ridge superimposed over Google Earth:
As you can clearly see, Chapel Ridge is completely incompatible and incongruent with the surrounding area. It's a high-density monstrosity.
Daniel Erickson has tried to compare Chapel Ridge with Thousand Oaks, but the image below shows otherwise:
As you can see, Thousand Oaks has large (often 600 ft) green buffers around it and large green spaces within it, unlike the high-density, ugly concrete jungle of the proposed Chapel Ridge.
Regardless, citizens spoke up last night. Know the truth: No more high-density R-7 zoning for this area. We don't want it. We don't need it. Keep the area AG, RE or R-80, with minimum 1 acre lots.
Best quote of the night by the planning and zoning board: "You've lowered your standards, Daniel," referencing Daniel Erickson, director of Platte County Planning and Zoning.
Which gets back to the question that a lady in the audience was overheard asking (paraphrase): "Why has Daniel Erickson become so opposed to the interests of local citizens and hell-bent on fast-tracking such an ill-conceived plan?"
If you have't already, please go here to sign the petition, and here to get more information on opposing Chapel Ridge.
Media inquiries, contact: Bill@wmqlaw.com
Great presentation, people!
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This was a united front from those living along K Hwy, 76th Street, west 45 Hwy and as far as Barry Road and Hampton. The people opposed were true citizens who live here. But those for Chapel Ridge were those who stood to only profit from it. This was very obvious to everyone. If you fill up seats with your college buddies, golfing friends and business partners who could care less about real people living in the area to be affected, we can see right through you.
ReplyDeleteProud to be part of this grassroots effort. Met some amazing neighbors who I might not have met in any other way. I applaud the efforts of EVERYONE -- The Stuff: signs, stickers, q-code, map overlays, slide show, ribbons, water. -- The Work: research, presentations, email group, facebook, blog, website. -- The Attitude: poise, respect, assertiveness, persistence, strength, courage, resolve. It's most awesome when good people prevail.
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