2010-57 REZONING PROPERTY - GRAND OAKS ESTATES, LLC - 2225 SOUTH MT. ZION ROAD

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'r 2 private corridor together with the proposed easement to avoid multiple signals and controlled access onto Route 121, the lack of any traffic controlled access points from the development onto Route 121, the absence of any de-acceleration and acceleration lanes adjacent to the proposed development and Route 121, etc.; 2. Substantial and unnecessary loss of residential property values abutting, as well as, in the immediate vicinity to the proposed development, i.e., unprecedented three (3) story structure abutting the residential district, noise pollution (natural resource buffer destroyed), emergency vehicle noise pollution, lighting intrusions, etc.; 3. Substantial and additional unnecessary drainage problems and issues, i.e., discharging approximately nine (9) acres of surface water onto adjoining property owners, as well as, the resulting adverse effects upon the properties immediately south of the proposed site location; 4. Failure to either protect or preserve any semblance of the existing natural resources or provide enhanced open spaces through the proposed clustering together with an actual overuse of the site location; and, 5. Failure to comply with existing zoning ordinance mandates concerning such a site location, i.e., required buffer yards, prohibitive uses of buffer yards (refuse containers, driveways, etc.), appropriate shielding of site activities within 25 feet of the buffer yard, etc. As a result of the above, in part, it is my understand that one of the property owner has already needlessly suffered the loss of a contract for the sale of their residence (Sandra Schuerman, 4750 E. Fitzgerald Road, Decatur, Illinois, 62521). As I commented before the Commission on June 3, 2010, there are available alternative properties completely compatible with such a development within our municipal boundaries; alternatives that don't result in the destruction of a unique residential neighborhood, have no corresponding deficiencies and are currently appropriately zoned for such proposed entities. After the meeting on June 3, 2010, I engaged the services of David Drobisch of Ed Drobisch & Company concerning an assessment of the numerous deficiencies and adverse effects surrounding the proposed site development. When he contacted the owner on the other side of Route 121, Mr. Roy B. Mosser, Jr., he received the detailed response which I am forwarding herewith.