Don't Let Developers Destroy Our Neighborhood for Profit!
ACTION IS NEEDED BY TUES, DEC 10, BEFORE 3PM!
Developers are trying to push through a rezoning request that would allow them to cram SEVEN 2-story multi-unit HOA homes & a 16-stall PARKING LOT onto the small corner lot at 1265 McGavock & Oxford. Our neighborhood's current zoning only allows 2.6 single-family homes to be built on that lot.
Their plan includes: Cutting down all 5 mature trees, killing the green space with Roundup, replacing it with infill development 3 times over the allowable density and littering the parking lot with 14 trash bins.
This is an outrageous proposal that will harm our environment and quality of life. Developers should not be allowed to profit at the expense of our community. We must act NOW to stop this rezoning.
Here are four actions you can take to stop this unwanted overdevelopment and rezone:
- Sign this petition with your name, address, & concerns.
- Share the petition with your neighbors & on social media to spread the word.
- Email the Planning Staff and our Council Rep, Emily Benedict by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, DEC. 10.
- Send your email to:
- Subject line: Opposition to Rezone Case # 2024SP-043-001
- Email body: Include your full name, address, & a statement opposing the rezoning & supporting the preservation of the current RS7.5 zoning.
- Attend the Metro Planning Commission public hearing on DEC. 12 to voice your opposition. Let them know we want to preserve our neighborhood's RS7.5 zoning & character.
Why this matters:
- Zoning Impact: The total parcel is just 0.45 acres, which currently allows for 2.6 single-family homes, not 7 multi-family units. This tripling of allowable development is completely incompatible with the surrounding properties.
- Traffic & Safety: The proposed density will worsen existing issues with congestion, traffic, parking, & safety in our neighborhood.
- Environmental Damage: This development would destroy mature trees, remove vital green space, and increase air pollution, light pollution, and stormwater runoff. These mature trees serve as an important buffer against traffic noise, provide shade in the summer, and help reduce the environmental impact of overdevelopment.
- Commercialization: The proposed development and parking lot would create a commercial-style vibe that is completely inappropriate for a residential neighborhood. It would undermine the character of Inglewood and create long-term issues for our community.
- Setting a Dangerous Precedent: If this rezoning is approved, it will set a dangerous precedent for future rezonings, leading to more overdevelopment and environmental destruction in the area.
Additional Information:
- The current zoning is RS7.5, which mandates single-family homes on lots of 7,500 sq ft or more.
- The Community Plan (T4 Neighborhood Maintenance) emphasizes that development should be compatible with existing homes and preserve the quality of life for current residents. This proposal is a clear violation of that principle.
- Allowing this development would triple the allowable density for this site & is not in line with the neighborhood's character.
We cannot let developers destroy what makes Inglewood special. Let's not sell-out our neighborhood. Stand up for our neighborhood zoning protections!
