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Monday, February 24th 2020 – Planning and Zoning Voted NO again!!

On Monday, after 4 hours of testimonies from both lawyers and public input, the Planning and Zoning commission voted 6-5 to DISAPPROVE the proposed development. This marks the second time in 4 months that they Read more…

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The plan on this page down below refers to the purchase plan that we are working on long-term. If you are looking for the short-term solution to delay the Monday vote – go back out Read more…

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Timeline

Spring 2019 – Tall Oak, LLC purchased Lone Oak Golf Course & Pool without indicating to all previous shareholders their intent to request a zone change & create a housing development. They also purchased the duplex at 252-254 Courchelle Drive.
June 10th, 2019 – City Commission votes unanimously in 60 seconds to Annex the greenspace after 92 minutes of public input by concerned citizens.
July 1, 2019 – At 2^nd reading, City Commission votes unanimously in 14 seconds to Annex the greenspace after an additional 32 minutes of public input by concerned citizens. Speakers were asked to stay under 2 minutes and not repeat comments.
September 23, 2019 – First Planning and Zoning Meeting. Lawyers from both sides spoke for over 4 hours, and the meeting was adjourned to be continued in October with public comments
October 28, 2019 – Continuation of Planning and Zoning meeting, a vote 6-4 NOT to recommend the Development – Win!
Nov 8, 2019 – Development plan was retracted from the agenda of the City Commission Mtg. on Nov. 11th
Jan 7, 2020 – Developers submit a new zone change request/plan layout. Our fight to Save the Greenspace continues!
Feb 24, 2020 – Planning and zoning meeting for the 2nd proposed development. Lawyers from both sides spoke as well as public input for nearly 4 hours. In the end, there was a 6-5 vote NOT to recommend the development.