Some reasons it was voted down:
(1) Potential flooding of surrounding areas and the destruction of local waterways, such as lakes.
(2) The doubling of traffic for surrounding area, which will cost lives.
and
(3) In terms of density, Chapel Ridge is completely incompatible with the surrounding area.
Regarding density, although the PR Chapel Ridge's "gross density" is 2.51 homes per acre (as this includes streets, flood retention structures, etc.), Chapel Ridge's real density is over 6 homes per acre. Some lots are only 7,150 ft. in size.
Here are a couple great slides the opposition used last night to illustrate the incongruity of Chapel Ridge to surrounding area.
The matter will now go before the County Commissioners. Let's just hope that the County Commissioners have to good sense to side with truth and long-term vision to maintain this area's charm, rather than siding with the short-sighted greed and poor planning of a developer.
Let's support responsible development. If land is to be developed, it should be rezoned to R-80 (to compliment surrounding area) and no lots smaller than 1 acre should be permitted.
