Comments on: Ox Bottom Manor, Moore Pond Neighborhoods Launch Legal Challenge Against New Development

By: Thomas C. Hooker

Thomas C. Hooker — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:00:46 +0000

In reply to News_Maven. Good find. (ugly buildings) This is the same guy who claimed to be run off the road / harassed as a cyclist by a TPD Officer, I think. He should be golden. When I googled him, Vince Long's photo came up.

By: News_Maven

News_Maven — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:37:15 +0000

In reply to Diana Steinberg.

You mean the development the local rag was promoting back in March?
http://www.freep.com/story/money/2017/03/12/upper-east-stand-out-new-century-modern-homes/98900520/
Again, they are NOT looking out for Tallahassee. Their only goal is to get your money out of your pocket and into theirs.

By: Diana Steinberg

Diana Steinberg — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:01:33 +0000

This is exactly the kind of monstrosity they are trying to construct on the old Tony’s Garden Patch property – Lake Hall Rd., west of Thomasville Rd. Drive back there and weep, if you care about the environment, animals etc. etc. Not only is this very incompatible with surrounding neighborhoods, it is zoned LAKE PROTECTION. They totally removed EVERY single tree on at least 10 of the acres, right down by the lake. How on earth can anyone think this is good for the lake??? They started moving dirt around MONTHS ago, but little else has been done. We’re thinking they’ve run into obstacles when the inspectors come out and realize exactly what a mess the geniuses in the govt. approved. Too late. Sorry for the rant – yes, I live in the area, and have to drive by this mess every day.

By: R B

R B — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:41:31 +0000

The trend to higher density is as a result of infrastructure costs required by government. More salable units per acre the greater the chance for a profitable venture. The only problem is placement in the middle of previously subdivided areas which leads to the mess such as this one! Part of the problem is understanding how potential buyers of crammed together residences buy such places to begin with ? Who, in their right mind, wants to live 8″ (thickness of a double stud wall) away from some clown playing boom box music at 2:00 am in the morning ??? Not this party , so I vote with my feet and pocket book and avoid that problem to begin with ! Which would deter developers from planning this type of development to start with .

By: News_Maven

News_Maven — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:05:29 +0000

Who is repping the neighborhoods?
Perhaps Barry Richard?

If so, my money’s on him.