HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 01 26 Other Handout Letter by Rex Clonts
Date: January 26, 2006
THE FOLLOWING WAS HANDED OUT BY COMMITTEE MEMBER REX
CLONTS DURING THE EAST RURAL AREA PROPERTY OWNER'S
COMMITTEE MEETING.
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JAN 2 7 2006
Comments to the Winter Springs ERAPOC
CITY OF
OFFICE o':Y~":..rER SPRINGS
E CITY CLERK
From Rex Clonts
January 25, 2006
This committee was given the difficult task of balancing the wishes of citizens
with divergent views about the future of Black Hammock. The normal way land use
occurs is initially for governments to heed the cries of the no-growth few because saying
"no" is the easiest thing to do. The result is that growth pressures build and at some point
the delayed development begins to encroach sporadically, piecemeal and ultimately worst
for all concerned. A better approach is to recognize the benefit of area wide planning and
adopt a realistic position on the long term land use that recognizes the rights and needs of
everyone involved before market forces begin to make those decisions for us.
I want to commend the city of Winter Springs for taking the bold step forward
and addressing this tough problem while responsible planning can still have a positive
impact. Staff has called on a number of respected consultants to provide guidance to the
committee and has been responsive to request for additional information and meeting
times. The meetings have been structured with plenty of opportunities for input from
members and staff has altered recommendations when appropriate to reflect input from
the committee. The committee has been responsive to the views of all members.
While no one will consider these recommendations perfect, it is my belief that our
effort can result in a much better future for the area.