Originally Posted by Rsenholzi (Post 1833049)

The meeting for Spanish springs was last night and people came out in droves. The end result was it was voted down. I don’t believe the same result will happen in Lake Sumter as the villages have the commissioners in their pockets! Everyone needs to get out to these meetings or the flavor of the squares will change as will the parking situation. There will be no parking for the people of the villages

Originally Posted by Marigold (Post 1832685)

Did anyone else read the “ Notice of proposed change of allowable land uses through amendment to the Tri-County villages of Sumter in the villages of Sumter development original impact development orders“ that was in Sunday’s Daily Sun? It included a location map for Lake Sumter Landings with an amendment for four parcels to change by adding single-family and multi-family residential as a permitted use. These parcels appear to be on three sides of the town square and down Canal Street. There also is a location map for Hacienda Hills Country Club and an amendment to amend its designation from mixed-use and add multi-family residential and additional commercial uses as permitted uses. I was aware of the changes to Hacienda Hills Country Club but this is the first time that I saw any notice about Lake Sumter.
There are public hearings at Everglades Recreation Center to consider these amendments on September 21, October 13 and October 27.

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1832748)

It seems like they want to have apartments available at all the squares, the Lofts at Brownwood are a great addition to the area and I'm sure if built around Lake Sumter and Spanish they will be just as nice. If they are going to build upscale apartments they might as well be in the commercial areas.

Originally Posted by Marigold (Post 1832685)

Did anyone else read the “ Notice of proposed change of allowable land uses through amendment to the Tri-County villages of Sumter in the villages of Sumter development original impact development orders“ that was in Sunday’s Daily Sun? It included a location map for Lake Sumter Landings with an amendment for four parcels to change by adding single-family and multi-family residential as a permitted use. These parcels appear to be on three sides of the town square and down Canal Street. There also is a location map for Hacienda Hills Country Club and an amendment to amend its designation from mixed-use and add multi-family residential and additional commercial uses as permitted uses. I was aware of the changes to Hacienda Hills Country Club but this is the first time that I saw any notice about Lake Sumter.
There are public hearings at Everglades Recreation Center to consider these amendments on September 21, October 13 and October 27.

Originally Posted by KRM0614 (Post 1833114)

Residents have no say so. Why waste your time. Look how the property tax debacle went thru.

Originally Posted by Villagesgal (Post 1833240)

Personally, I would love to live in Lake Sumter Landing in an apt. above the businesses.

Originally Posted by KRM0614 (Post 1833114)

Residents have no say so. Why waste your time. Look how the property tax debacle went thru.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1832988)

I agree. I'm guessing they want to convert the second story space in Lake Sumter into apartments. Just like they want to convert second story space in Spanish Springs into apartments.
This is done in many if not most big cities. Ground floor has shops, above the shops are apartments/condos.

Originally Posted by Worldseries27 (Post 1833048)

well i hope someone at these meetings brings up the issue of the noise complaints that these future residents will invariably make to 911. What then? Curtailing the square activities? Or worse. What ironclad assurances will we get that this wont occur? Don't hold your breath waiting for them.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1833039)

Probably alongside the cars parked by those on the ground floor.