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At the recent Mabel Bridge rezoning hearing, residents including John Wotton expressed deep concerns regarding potential developments adjacent to Lake Mabel Drive and Thornhill. Issues like traffic increases, safety for children, and preservation of green space were debated. Residents worry about the impact of new construction on property values and neighborhood aesthetics, especially as history with KB management has eroded trust. Commitments made to ensure community safety, including green space preservation and traffic management, were highlighted as key points for discussion.
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Mabel Bridge Rezoning Hearing John Wotton Thornhill Resident
Three Communities • Lake Mabel Drive • Mabel Bridge • Thornhill
Lake Mabel Drive Community • Long time residents with beautiful lakefront homes. • Former KB management and home owners have history of mistrust in regards to green space on property line. • Two confirmed items that are true: • One of their own is selling the property to KB. • No line of sight to the construction site.
Beautiful trees/shrubs planted between Lake Mabel Drive and KB
Opposite street view at construction site looking towards Lake Mabel Drive
Mabel Bridge Community • Pond residents paid premium for lots that included a pond and green space. • No change to the pond! • Compromise on green space by not building on first three original proposed lots • 36% of new construction is adjacent to Mabel Bridge residents! • Four homes adjacent construction- one home owner not moved in.
Thornhill Community • 64% of proposed construction is adjacent to Thornhill residents. • Community concerns: • Increased traffic through Thornhill. • Safety of children using playground. • Resale value? • Lot premiums paid for green space. • Construction equipment, thefts and damages.
What keeps me up at night! • Three concerns: • -Owner of property has the right to take down every tree in the green space. • -Current zoning allows for larger/mansion type homes that could be back to back with Thornhill with no buffer. • -Not knowing the future with this property!
KB Commitments • Written Agreement with Thornhill HOA • 40 ft. buffer of current green space. Buffer area to be turned over to Thornhill HOA. • Three designated traffic devices for the safety of our children. • Construction plan to minimize traffic, increase safety and assist Thornhill owners with after construction improvements.