Tradition Parcel 11A commercial conversion

Retired federal officer living on Heritage Oaks backed the proposed wall but demanded a traffic study before any approval, and questioned impacts on property values and taxes.

Heritage Oaks resident asked the board to table for a traffic study, describing brutal Crosstown commutes, and urged a taller buffer wall and lighting scrutiny.

Read a letter objecting to the change — said the Fairgreen turn lane is already dangerous and asked for a berm, wall and landscaping protections.

Lives on the lake bordering the site; worried about losing the wooded wildlife buffer, noise, lights, litter, and people wandering into the gated community.

Retired architect said the forested parcel is a natural buffer with protected birds, suggested a park instead, floated a rumored Wawa, and asked to hold off pending infrastructure answers.

Heritage Oaks resident said she doesn't need more commercial — she has a Publix and a gas station nearby — and wants walk paths protected and the wildlife habitat kept.