New Plans For West End Presented By Developer
Chris Potts, Dir. Of Civil Engineering, JBPro has been presenting various plans to members of the HOA Boards of the surrounding communities of the West End Golf Course property on behalf of developer, Sayed Moukhtara. Another meeting will be held with the HOA Boards next week. A list of questions has been given to Mr. Potts regarding the proposed plan.
One of the plans contains a 9-hole golf course and a park that would surround 138 homes from $500,000-$800,000. On its face, this looks good for golfers and the community. His plan, which has not been submitted to Alachua County Planning and Zoning, would continue to require changing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the property zoning to Residential for the developed land and the rest would remain Recreational. The developer plans to retain ownership of the entire property and lease the Recreational portion. No details have been provided on the length of the lease, specific conditions and other criteria of the lease, how a lessee will be chosen, etc. Other amenities proposed were a pool, dog park, playground, tennis courts. It is not clear if these amenities would be strictly for the owners of the homes he proposes building on the property.
The Friends of West End (FOWE) and West End Community Alliance for Recreation and Education (WECARE) also have plans for this property that could include a 9-hole golf course, a two-tiered driving range, practice putting and chipping area, playground, dog park, education/event center for after school and senior programs, and a sports bar and grill, all for general public use. We are committed to keeping this property zoning Recreational.
We need your support. How You Can Help. 1) Sign the Petition-Change.org No Zoning Zoning for West End Golf Course. 2) Write/email County Commissioners bocc@alachuacounty.us cc: glb@alachuacounty.us Gerry Brewington. 3) Donate to WECARE gofundme.com/f/yrj8c-wecare. Checks to WECARE 14260 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL 32669. 4) Post your questions and concerns on our Westendcare.org Blog. 5) Spread the word on your social networks. 6) Request a presentation for your community. Email westendcare1969@gmail.com.