Loading Glossary… Bernard Rabbitt May 1 2026 at 9:16AM on page 21
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I am opposed to the proposed land use map as it currently designates 60th Street between Etowah and Maguire as entirely C-4 commercial.
I am not just concerned about my own property, but also about my neighbors and other existing homeowners in the area. While I understand that zoning changes require a request, the proposed land use map sets the direction for future decisions. If a neighboring property were sold to a developer, it could be rezoned to commercial in line with this map.
Under the current zoning, which is agriculture , that type of change would not be supported. However, under a C-4 designation, a wide range of businesses could be allowed—including liquor stores, auto & equipment sales, mobile home or RV sales, restaurants or 24 hour businesses. That means a high-intensity commercial use could potentially be placed directly next to an existing home.
I believe that creates uncertainty and negatively impacts the character and stability of these established residential properties.
I do understand and support commercial development in appropriate areas—such as key intersections, undeveloped land, or areas impacted by future infrastructure like the turnpike. But I do not believe it is appropriate to designate already-established residential properties on the west side of 60th as future commercial.
I don’t believe most homeowners would want that type of development next door, and for that reason, I cannot support this portion of the proposed map.
I am not just concerned about my own property, but also about my neighbors and other existing homeowners in the area. While I understand that zoning changes require a request, the proposed land use map sets the direction for future decisions. If a neighboring property were sold to a developer, it could be rezoned to commercial in line with this map.
Under the current zoning, which is agriculture , that type of change would not be supported. However, under a C-4 designation, a wide range of businesses could be allowed—including liquor stores, auto & equipment sales, mobile home or RV sales, restaurants or 24 hour businesses. That means a high-intensity commercial use could potentially be placed directly next to an existing home.
I believe that creates uncertainty and negatively impacts the character and stability of these established residential properties.
I do understand and support commercial development in appropriate areas—such as key intersections, undeveloped land, or areas impacted by future infrastructure like the turnpike. But I do not believe it is appropriate to designate already-established residential properties on the west side of 60th as future commercial.
I don’t believe most homeowners would want that type of development next door, and for that reason, I cannot support this portion of the proposed map.
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