West End Developer Has a New Plan

It isn’t over.  The developer has a new plan and the process will begin again.  I urge you to continue writing the Alachua County Commissioners, sign the petition, and contribute to GoFundMe WECARE.  WECARE has $19,479.69 for attorney fees, planner, and expert witnesses for the hearing before the BOCC.  I would like to see a minimum of $20,000.00.  Your support is critical to keep the West End Golf Course property zoning Recreational.

SAMPLE LETTER

Alachua County Commissioner
Anna Prizzia    aprizzia@alachuacounty.us
122 SSE 1st Street, 2nd Floor
Gainesville, FL  32601

Dear Commissioner Prizzia:

Please take into consideration how keeping the West End Golf Course property zoning Recreation will benefit all the communities in Gainesville, Jonesville and Newberry.  It is well known that Recreational green space Is the most cost-effective way to improve the health and quality of life for its citizens.  Smart growth preserves and enhance valuable natural and cultural resources, protects wildlife habitat, keeps the unique sense of community and place and takes in to account the mental and physical health of its citizens. 

The developer of the West End Golf Course property will probably cut down all trees and a unique Florida fern that only grows in sinkholes and cannot be transplanted.  The trees and vegetation on the property filter water, reduce pollution and flood risk, reduce temperature by as much as 10 degrees, provide oxygen and a habitat for butterflies, birds, turtles and other wild animals including deer.                                                                    

The proposed high-density development, of up to 700 residences, increases the risks of water pollution from oil and gas washing off paved surfaces.  Impervious surfaces such as concrete and pavement increases the potential for flooding and soil erosion.

I hope you will consider these factors and your love of out-door recreation and conservation when making your decision on the rezoning of the West End Golf Course property. Vote NO to amend the Alachua County Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2019-2040 and NO to change the zoning for the West End Golf Course property from Recreational to Residential.

Sincerely,

(Your Community)

Cc:  Gerry Brewington   glb@alachuacounty.us