Residents sound off on Tyrone development

Mon, 12/03/2007 - 9:24am
By: Ben Nelms

Residents sound off on Tyrone development

The council chambers at Tyrone Town Hall were filled Thursday night as curious and upset residents wanted to weigh-in on two rezoning proposals by Olde Towne Tyrone that would land a total of 135 homes on 43 acres along both sides of Palmetto Road adjacent to Arrowood Road and Swanson Road. But the proposals did not make it to planning commissioners, being withdrawn earlier in the week.

Town Manager Barry Amos told commissioners the the applications were withdrawn because attorneys for the town and the project thought they were technically defective. Amos informed commission members that the applications could be corrected and resubmitted.

At issue, and the cause of such significant public outcry, were the number of proposed homes slated for the two sites on either side of Palmetto Road. The throng of residents at the meeting took exception to proposals that would, in their mind, compromise the current one house per acre status in place throughout the town. One of the proposals, situated between Swanson Road and Palmetto Road and immediately to the rear of the Olde Towne Tyrone commercial development now under construction, calls for 76 homes to be constructed on 21.88 acres with a density of 2.8 units per acre. The other proposal, a triangular shaped area situated on 21.06 acres between Arrowood Road and Palmetto Road, calls for 59 residential lots with a density of 3.5 units per acre.

Though withdrawn from the agenda, more than a dozen residents made their way to the podium during the public comments portion of the meeting. There was no mystery in their position on the rezoning matter. Everyone voiced significant opposition to the developments, citing a litany of reasons to oppose them. One of those expressing concern was Nicole Roy, who said the builder should follow the one-acre standard already in place.

“We don’t need high density,” Roy said. “Those wanting multi-family should move to Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Fairburn or Riverdale.”

Another in opposition to the proposals was Earl Hansard, who said Tyrone does not need any more little houses.

“We don’t want a family with 14 kids living in three rooms,” he said.

Others, like Michael Cook, said they moved to Tyrone for for the small-town atmosphere. Still others cited a link between high density residential development and increases in crime and, like Candy Coo, voiced concerns over the quality of life they said would be sacrificed if high density development were ever approved.

For their part, planning commissioners thanked residents for attending the meeting, adding that they, too, live in Tyrone and, like their neighbors, also care about the town and its future.

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Submitted by oldbeachbear on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 9:57pm.

It is more than who pays for sewer, we don't want it. If you have sewer then you...CAN NOT...turn down a developer or he can sue. We don't ...WANT.. wall to wall density.. You guys in PTC need to support us, or you are gonna have to buy helocopters to get you over 74 to work. We like what we have and are not up for sale, that is what our last election was about.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 12:16pm.

we have been asked to all cut back 10% on water consumption.

WATER
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Submitted by bad_ptc on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 12:34pm.

I guess that's why the Whitewater subdivision was pressure washing that mile long white fence along Redwine Rd this weekend.


Submitted by Nitpickers on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 3:55pm.

I believe that homes use less than 20% of all the water used.

Commercial uses most of the rest.
(or government--like football fields) Wells simply drain the rivers even more!
If homes quit using ANY water, we would still run out about spring time!

No politician is going to suggest that industry cut back so we can drink water and flush toilets.

It is a big FARCE!

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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 12:37pm.

conservation. I love it!!!!!
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Submitted by chippie on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 12:56pm.

Hey Cy, just chiming in - wanted to say your #1 son did a terrific job playing with the middle school chorus Saturday night! My #1 will play during the chorus concert tonight, can't wait to see & hear "Betelehemu" again.

Will the Cyclist family be there tonight?


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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 1:49pm.

You just reminded me of a long ago memory mentioning Betelehemu. Years ago I was at All State Chorus competition, it was time for the boys to sing, by the looks of the group I wasn't expecting too much, and they had already struggled through a couple of songs. They started Betelehemu, it starts off kind of slow and syncopated, shoot I thought they had forgotten the tune and the words. By the time they were finished the whole auditorium was on their feet, and we hooted and clapped for a long time, it still brings chills to me.

Thanks for the memory. I'm sure your #1 and company will do an outstanding job, there is just something about that song. Enjoy!


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Submitted by chippie on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 5:01pm.

Great story! Smiling

I'm sure those All-State Chorus boys did that song proud. It was great Saturday night because the high schools boys sang it along with the elementary boys. After it was over, my hubby leaned over and (we were thinking the same thing) said it reminded him of the music we heard when we went to see The Lion King at the ATL Civic Center.

You should come hear it performed live again, tonight. Mine just plays music, doesn't sing, but we will enjoy it nonetheless.


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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 6:52am.

My daughter started singing . . .gosh, like in the fourth grade. Last night I was thinking about how much taxi time, dresses I made, practices I sat through, concerts I attended, wondering if it was all worth it and if it would ever end. Well, many years later I can say with certainty, yes it was worth it. When a child loves music, I mean LOVES music, it can be a joy to them (and you) for a lifetime. These many years later, my daughter still sings, has been on a soundtrack for a movie, travels all over the country, and loves her singing.

All that is to say, to you and the others with talented kids, keep up the good works mom and dad, it is worth every minute you spend supporting you kids.


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Submitted by chippie on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 7:13am.

How wonderful your daughter found her love and her vocation at such an early age, and has done so much with her talent! You told me just what I needed to hear at the right time - my oldest is leaning toward majoring in Music Performance (on string/upright bass).

As a parent, you want your child to find a career they love, AND make a living at it. I have always said the luckiest people are the ones who love what they do and the bonus is getting paid to do it.

No one knows where this path will lead my son, but I just want him to be happy and love it. Only time will tell . . . but thank you so much for sharing your daughter's story with me this morning.

Have a wonderful day, I'm off to the school to volunteer amongst the (high school) kiddies!


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Submitted by hutch866 on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 2:09pm.

After they were through singing Betelehemu these young were honored with a well deserved standing ovation and it also went on for a while. The talent in Fayetteville is awesome.

I yam what I yam...Popeye


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Submitted by eodnnaenaj1 on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 3:05pm.

You are correct, there are a lot of talented young people around. I know you are so proud of your #1. Enjoy every single minute.


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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 1:01pm.

That why I have this ring......................in my nose.

Thank you. Mrs Cy. and I are proud of him. I seen yours there standing tall on the bass. Outstanding!!!!!
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Submitted by chippie on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 1:08pm.

I appreciate that - he'll have a mike in front of his bass tonight. It sounds awesome during "Jazz Gloria" when he's the only instrument playing and the chorus is singing. I'm so impressed with the Select Chorus - they deserve to go to Europe in the Spring!


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Submitted by Cyclist on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 1:13pm.

They are good. What time tonight?
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Submitted by chippie on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 1:27pm.

Starts @ 7:30, won't your #1's girlfriend be singing, too?


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