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Rezoning Petition Submitted by Jack Melton Family, Inc (H2540)

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Opposed (7)

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Public comments
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedShelby GarmanMar 9, 2026

Spoke passionately against massive housing developments and stressed the community's need to preserve trees and rural space.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 2:53:51 →
OpposedVirginia ArnoldMar 9, 2026

Highlighted severe potholes and safety hazards on Lockhart Road, noting a lack of preparation for surging traffic.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 2:54:00 →
OpposedLarry SwerdloffMar 9, 2026

Stated the massive mixed-use project would turn the area into Wesley Chapel, which he moved away to avoid.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 2:57:49 →
OpposedRichard KellyMar 9, 2026

Expressed deep concern over well water depletion for his farm animals and crumbling, potholed roads.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 4:39:04 →
OpposedBrendan LuskMar 9, 2026

Argued that building to maximum capacity guarantees failure and urged smaller 3-5 acre lot options instead.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 4:58:00 →
OpposedNina BedardMar 9, 2026

Opposed microbreweries, high density, and increased noise and traffic in her backyard.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 3:03:02 →
OpposedBob MorganMar 9, 2026

Urged the board not to approve the project without a finalized developer agreement and criticized cramped setbacks and unrealistic commercial claims.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026 · 4:42:15 →