Opposition to the expanded plan for SpringHills is
growing, and your help is needed. To learn about the issues, you are invited to
attend a public meeting scheduled for Thur Feb 15, 6:00 P.M. at Talbot
Elementary School (5701 NW 43 St). To learn more, see http://www.savemillhopperroad.org/
When SpringHills (located near I-75 and 39th
Ave) was first proposed, it seemed reasonable. But the current plan is
vastly different, with more retail than Butler Plaza (focusing on big
box stores and warehouses), and a residential component that rivals Haile
Plantation in population (but much higher density).
The city commission is "strongly opposed" to the
current SpringHills proposal, because they believe it will impact the
Gainesville character as we know it, increase traffic (including
a possible cut-through road between 39th and Millhopper), increase
taxes (at least 60 million dollars needed for roads), and decrease retail
opportunities for downtown and east Gainesville.
However, it is the county commission that makes the
decision. Because the proposal violates the Comprehensive Plan (which was
designed for smart growth and to contain, not promote, sprawl), the
commissioners must approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the
current SpringHills proposal to move forward. The commissioners are listening;
this is not a "done deal." The county commissioners have been invited to the
meeting on Thu Feb 15. We hope to see you there, too.
Thanks. Lee (and
Tony) Ross
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