[npwalters]

Originally Posted by jjp2532

When we bought here we were fully aware there was no government. We live in a citified resort, not everything is perfect but I can’t find another place as good as here. We were all aware this is not a “representative “ government.

Actually is is the government who is voting on this. The Lake County government for the SS area and the Sumter county government for the rest.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by John41

Fire trap potential. If the proposed high rise apartments are wood framed and not built of steel and concrete, then there is a potential for a devastating fire. Even if there are sprinklers they could be installed by non English speaking workers who can’t read plans correctly. Can we depend on the building department in Sumter county? I hope so for the poor residents who live there. Lots of smokers in The Villages and smoking in bed is a major cause of fires.

I remember driving by the Lofts at Brownwood during construction and noting that they are wood framed. Fine for a house but for a multi-family building, seem flimsy vs. concrete.

[Buckeye Bob]

Originally Posted by rustyp

It sounds like you are confusing rec centers with championship club houses (restaurants). The developer owns all championship golf courses and facilities.

I'm fully Ware the developer owns the country clubs; i work at one. They don't own the rec centers such as Seabreeze, Canal Street, etc.

[Buckeye Bob]

Originally Posted by npwalters

Yes, plus a resort style pool, a restaurant, sports courts, walking paths, and parking for cars and carts - on 8 acres. The lawyer hired to represent the developer assures it it will be wonderful and everyone in TV can enjoy all the amazing amenities.

Gonna be a crowed pool.

There is absolutely nothing in the agreement about a restaurant.

[mad329]

That was a great post...thank you for all the input you shared.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

The BOCC meetings are regularly held at the Everglades Regional Recreation Center.

Since the BOCC Works for the entire county and not just TV, this location is more convenient for the entire county.

Thanks for your comment. I always question when people make unfounded accusations. Label someone (developer) as a bad guy and there goes the open mindedness. Not one person that I saw mentioned if they actually asked why the meeting was held at Everglades. People don't typically like change, but its sad to see that the emotion has elevated to such a high level of anger over the issue. Life is good and its short, enjoy it.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Carla B

I remember driving by the Lofts at Brownwood during construction and noting that they are wood framed. Fine for a house but for a multi-family building, seem flimsy vs. concrete.

when I first married I rented the top floor of what is referred to as a "3 decker"...it was a wood framed structure

we were directly across from a large park...nice view, but when it was extremely windy the water in the toilet bowl would actually slosh about a little

they were safe, but a little unsettling if you hadn't lived on the 3rd floor before

[FishnFool]

Originally Posted by npwalters

Reference your last paragraph. YES, the board recommended approval to a change in wording that essentially allows the developer to place multi-family in any TV property located in Sumter County. That is my layman's understanding of it anyway.

Pretty sure that the Multi-Family Residential designation is not just for the developer to use but by adopting that DRI plan from VLS, the county adopts it in their "2035 Future Land Use Map Sumter County Map 1-1", which any property owner(s) could use to justify a rezoning request.

Conventional Wisdom would lead one to believe it to be irrelevant in light of the Deed Restrictions of "only one home on each lot." or similar wording. But if irrelevant then why the change?

[Mikef99]

I attended a meeting held at a subdivision where I lived years ago and it was the same meeting. The meeting is required by law or regulation ( now they can check the box complete). They will do whatever they want, so don't worry about it but do what you need to do. Move, adjust, sell the house by the condo...because the result is already decided.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by John41

Thank you for an excellent post and attending the meeting. When the new Sumter commissioners take office the remaining puppets will be removed from office. The residents have won battles against the developer before. My opinion is that no squares are planned south of Rt 44, so the developer will turn all the existing squares into apartments to avoid sales competition in the new areas south of Rt 44. Also no money will be spent to maintain the clubhouses above Rt 44 so they can be demolished for apartments. There is a lot more being hidden from residents in my opinion.

they are building a new square near our area. it will be called Sawgrass, & some businesses are already scheduled to be set up there.

[Marshaw]

Very interesting. Thanks. This all started because the developer couldn't find a tennant to lease the restaurant. Yet now in the plans there will be one. Sounds like it's going to be a fishy place.

[PugMom]

i hesitate to post this, but maybe there is a market for apartments. i could see myself as renter years from now when i can't manage our villa anymore. idk why some make everything sound so sinister

[DonnaNi4os]

I am opposed to apartments being built here. I did not attend the meeting for fear of crowded, angry people in this pandemic era we are in. I fear that the developers will do as they wish without regard for the people who have purchased homes here. I feel for those living near Hacienda. How their view will change. Their life will be effected by high volume traffic and I wonder who will be next to have their home altered by its surroundings. Will it be my neighborhood? Will it be yours? But don’t you dare put something on your lawn that might offend someone without intending to. I am saddened by what is happening here.

Originally Posted by PugMom

they are building a new square near our area. it will be called Sawgrass, & some businesses are already scheduled to be set up there.

It was stated by the developer that the new squares will be much smaller than the current ones. But I hope you do get a square like the current ones.

[village dreamer]

Originally Posted by wamley

Easy to turn 27 hole course into 18 and build on the vacated 9 holes.

no , just tear up all 27 holes and build.