[Jim 9922]

According to the "Other" news source, the Developer has submitted plans to reserve 14 parking spaces directly on the Square Area streets for the apartments to be built. Ten are across the front of the Patten Building, two across the street, directly on the square, and a couple along commercial areas. I think that is more than spaces reserved for handicapped.
What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?
Looks like more than just the camel's nose is already inside the tent.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

According to the "Other" news source, the Developer has submitted plans to reserve 14 parking spaces directly on the Square Area streets for the apartments to be built. Ten are across the front of the Patten Building, two across the street, directly on the square, and a couple along commercial areas. I think that is more than spaces reserved for handicapped.
What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?
Looks like more than just the camel's nose is already inside the tent.

Hmmmm, you make a very good point. When the town square traffic is closed for events like the cruise in, holiday events and parades, market night, crafts fairs, farmers markets, etc….., the proposed parking spaces for the apartment dwellers would not be accessible. That certainly is reason to raise reasonable concerns about the future plans for the town square?

[Keefelane66]

Go to meet the Developer venue tickets are FREE. The Mores Family owns the Squares The Villages does not

[Topspinmo]

Should of built parking garage on top of KB. I see more apartments throughout the empty commercial building north of 466.

I wouldn’t want park my vehicle around squares with privileged parking. Too great change get damaged unintentionally.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Go to meet the Developer venue tickets are FREE. The Mores Family owns the Squares The Villages does not

Only if VHA member way I read it?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Go to meet the Developer venue tickets are FREE. The Mores Family owns the Squares The Villages does not

Is the event open to questions that get honest answers, or is it simply a dog and pony show?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Is the event open to questions that get honest answers, or is it simply a dog and pony show?

Good question.

Understand the need to make a profit but this does seem wrong.

[dewilson58]

Oh No, The Horror of it.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Jim 9922

According to the "Other" news source, the Developer has submitted plans to reserve 14 parking spaces directly on the Square Area streets for the apartments to be built. Ten are across the front of the Patten Building, two across the street, directly on the square, and a couple along commercial areas. I think that is more than spaces reserved for handicapped.
What happened to "there is more than enough parking spaces behind the commercial buildings for apartment dwellers and daily users"? Who uses these reserved spaces when streets are closed for fairs, craft shows, and other events?
Looks like more than just the camel's nose is already inside the tent.

Yes, this is step #1 for ending Spanish Spring Town Square. It is just the tip of the iceberg.

From the February 17, 2021 online news site:
"The Lady Lake Commission on Wednesday night voted 3-2 to turn down a plan for apartments at Spanish Springs Town Square.

"The Villages put on a Power Point presentation, led by attorney Jo Thacker, Tallahassee consultant Darrin Taylor and Villages Vice President Marty Dzuro, that lacked numbers and specifics and were not detailed enough for some commissioners.

"The Villages team painted an idyllic picture of what life would be like in up to 45 apartments on the second floors of four commercial buildings at Spanish Springs. The plan would include seven apartments at the former home of Katie Belle’s, the storied Villagers-only club named after founder of The Villages Harold Schwartz’s mother."

Now we learn the details of step #1: 7 apartments that will require 14 prime-location street parking spots, not parking-lot parking spots.

Future steps seem to be that 38 more apartments are planned and they will require 76 more prime-location parking spots.

It isn't hard to imagine that most of the on-street parking in Spanish Springs Town Square will eventually become reserved for apartment dwellers.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Go to meet the Developer venue tickets are FREE. The Mores Family owns the Squares The Villages does not

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Is the event open to questions that get honest answers, or is it simply a dog and pony show?

I have been to many of these meetings. Although each has been very interesting, they are definitely a dog and pony show. None has ever included a Q&A session.

[Bogie Shooter]

Not the right venue for Q & A……would turn into shouting pi$$ing contest.
Evidence as seen in the above posts……

[PugMom]

i hear so many say they are afraid spainsh springs is being ignored to rot, or forgotten by the developers for greener pastures. what if this is the beginning of a new & more inclusive spanish springs? i'd be interested to see if there are any plans of future development in/or around the town square, ie: larger spaces for recreation, more restaurants, available parking, walking trails & things of that nature. orange blossom is such a beautiful area, the scenery is ideal to what comes to mind when a person thinks of resort-style florida.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Is the event open to questions that get honest answers, or is it simply a dog and pony show?

Why don't you go to the presentation and give us a report?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by champion6

I have been to many of these meetings. Although each has been very interesting, they are definitely a dog and pony show. None has ever included a Q&A session.

Oh well lost interest than.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Why don't you go to the presentation and give us a report?

See post #10 from champion6, you got your report.