[roob1]

Is anyone aware of any new commercial developments planned or in process near The Village of Hawkins, such as grocery stores, drug stores, banks etc.?

Is the excavation on Meggison Rd across from the Hawkins entrance possible one of these?

[Goldwingnut]

Unknow as of this time, plans show for commercial properties in these areas but no permitting has yet to be filed.

[njbchbum]

Do you think that if impact fees are raised commercial development might be stymied in the future?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Do you think that if impact fees are raised commercial development might be stymied in the future?

Seems to me that lots of people will be moving here creating demand for all kinds of consumer products.

It will all work out.

the developer wants to make more money, the commissioners realize they came into office to reduce real estate taxes.

There will be a meeting of the minds in spite of what their paper tells us.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Do you think that if impact fees are raised commercial development might be stymied in the future?

For some businesses with a well-known name and customer base (McDonald, Publix, Walmart, etc.), no, it won't make a difference.

It will impact smaller businesses that will have a harder time absorbing the cost. Some may just wait until the West Lakes properties start to open up and build in Lake county instead of Sumter county. Some may just move on to better markets.

[HollyandPeter]

Hi Goldwingnut,

My husband and I are moving to TV this coming summer with our next and longest visit coming up in early April. We are huge fans of your videos they have helped us tremendously really understand the expansion that is taking place.

Thank you so much for all you do,
Holly and Peter

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Seems to me that lots of people will be moving here creating demand for all kinds of consumer products.

It will all work out.

the developer wants to make more money, the commissioners realize they came into office to reduce real estate taxes.

There will be a meeting of the minds in spite of what their paper tells us.

An optimistic view

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by JoMar

An optimistic view

Presumably everyone wants to see continued growth of our community.

Hopefully everyone meets somewhere that will allow this to happen,

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by roob1

Is the excavation on Meggison Rd across from the Hawkins entrance possible one of these?

No. That is probably just part of the new Southern Oaks golf course.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by roob1

Is the excavation on Meggison Rd across from the Hawkins entrance possible one of these?

This area is the Village of Cason Hammock and holes 4, 5, and 6 of the Live Oak 9 of the Southern Oaks championship golf course.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Do you think that if impact fees are raised commercial development might be stymied in the future?

That’s what you will read in the Daily Sun!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

That’s what you will read in the Daily Sun!

For sure they will tell us whatever the developer wants them to say.

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Do you think that if impact fees are raised commercial development might be stymied in the future?

It’s the very high lease fees and profit sharing the developer insists on that keep small business away not impact fees. Existing residents should not have to subsidize the developer.

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by John41

It’s the very high lease fees and profit sharing the developer insists on that keep small business away not impact fees. Existing residents should not have to subsidize the developer.

Premium retail properties come with premium rates; every retailer that rents from the developer's retail property division know exactly what they are getting into and agreeing to. It is entirely up to the retailer themselves to determine if the location and rates fit their business model.

If the business cannot be successful in that location selling their product at the cost structure they agreed to it is their own fault. As a business in this area, if you want Villages residents to have golf cart access to your business or you employees to be able to send their children to the charter school, these all come at a cost, the business must determine if the benefits (profits) out weight the cost for them.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by John41

It’s the very high lease fees and profit sharing the developer insists on that keep small business away not impact fees. Existing residents should not have to subsidize the developer.

The urban legend continues.
The fees are no more expensive than any other premium property location.

All commitments and costs are known up front....prior to signing.

For some who have gone out of business it is very convenient to blame the high rent......usually not the reason.

The so called profit sharing is an even bigger urban legend....