[sunglow]

After buying a brand new CYV in Mission Hills in January, we were devastated to find out the property next to us on 466 (across from the fruit stand) with the beautiful old live oaks was in the planning to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. We heard that they want to put in a strip mall. Interesting that the owners applied for rezoning immediately after all but a couple of houses were sold in the neighborhood.
Does anybody have any ideas on how we can fight this? There are no tree ordinances in Sumter county so we can't protect the trees. We went to the rezoning meeting last week and the owners did not show up. The next meeting is march 4th at colony cottage. Any advise would be much appreciated.

[mulligan]

Since TV does not own the property, there is probably very little you can do short of buying it yourself.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Since TV does not own the property, there is probably very little you can do short of buying it yourself.

Yes, I agree.

Buying homes 101 is that if there is something adjacent to you not built on, it could be.

And might not be horrible, but helpful to residents there. It might be something nice.

A lot of folks here live close to the "edges" of the villages and don't have problems with commercial stuff close to them.

Do you know who the owners are? Sometimes medical and dental offices are very good neighbors.

[tucson]

Is it on the corner of 466 and the road that leads to Racetrack Rd?

[buggyone]

When my wife and I were looking at resale homes a few years ago, the Villages agent showed us some homes and said the land on the other side of the fence was "horse farm" and would provide a beautiful view. We figured something might be built someday we might not like on that land. We bought elsewhere in The Villages.

Sure enough, within 18 months some commercial venture was happening on that "horse farm" that would have been our back yard.

As Gracie says, Home Buying 101 states you are taking a chance on buying a house next to undeveloped property. You took the chance, rolled the dice, and boxcars came up.

[tucson]

If it's the area on the corner for a long time it had a large commercial ad/sign that it could be sold for hotel development.

[OldManTime]

It is the Brandenburg Development property, and presently as far as I know there are no site plans in the works. you can call John

[graciegirl]

Here is another thread on a similar subject.

I wonder if the homeowners feel better now.

Unhappy Property Owners

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Here is another thread on a similar subject.

I wonder if the homeowners feel better now.

Unhappy Property Owners

Gracie I find your post especially interesting since I believe they have plans approved to build an independent living next door and intend a memory care facility on the other side. Haven't been by there myself, but can imagine the dismay these folks are feeling.

[LndLocked]

Once upon a time their was some beautiful land in north central Florida. This land lying between 441/27 & SR 301 and near the sleepy town of Lady Lake was home to rolling pasture, hay fields and orange groves. Then a mega "retirement" development came calling.

While many that owned these rolling pastures, hay fields and orange groves (in many cases for generations) loved their family homes and wanted things to never change .... others chose to sell. Soon it was apparent to those that remained that the hand writing was on the wall and their way of life was over. The views they and those before them, had enjoyed was now spoiled by houses and building and miles and miles of asphalt. So, even though it hurt their soul ..... they sold to The Developer as well and life was never the same.

The end.

[PJOHNS2654]

Originally Posted by sunglow

After buying a brand new CYV in Mission Hills in January, we were devastated to find out the property next to us on 466 (across from the fruit stand) with the beautiful old live oaks was in the planning to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. We heard that they want to put in a strip mall. Interesting that the owners applied for rezoning immediately after all but a couple of houses were sold in the neighborhood.
Does anybody have any ideas on how we can fight this? There are no tree ordinances in Sumter county so we can't protect the trees. We went to the rezoning meeting last week and the owners did not show up. The next meeting is march 4th at colony cottage. Any advise would be much appreciated.

Years ago there was a sign on this property indicating_________ was coming in 2006. Can't remember exactly what was sheduled to built there but it was "Commercial".

[simpkinp]

I remember that sign and hoped it would be a large shopping area like Southern Trace. It is really needed in this part of TV. I was very disappointed when the developer announced they were building hundreds of villas there, but no rec center to provide a venue for their neighborhood activities, clubs and groups. Thank goodness they at least got a neighborhood pool.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

Once upon a time their was some beautiful land in north central Florida. This land lying between 441/27 & SR 301 and near the sleepy town of Lady Lake was home to rolling pasture, hay fields and orange groves. Then a mega "retirement" development came calling.

While many that owned these rolling pastures, hay fields and orange groves (in many cases for generations) loved their family homes and wanted things to never change .... others chose to sell. Soon it was apparent to those that remained that the hand writing was on the wall and their way of life was over. The views they and those before them, had enjoyed was now spoiled by houses and building and miles and miles of asphalt. So, even though it hurt their soul ..... they sold to The Developer as well and life was never the same.

The end.

Everyone had a choice to make. Unfortunately, we can't control anyone else's choices - only our own. Sometimes choices that others make alter our decisions. How you react to them is something that only you can determine. Disappointment can derail one's dreams. I feel your sorrow. Don't let this deter you from making the most of life. God gave you an expiration date. Time to move on. I send blessings to you and your family.

Xavier

[jane032657]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

I remember that sign and hoped it would be a large shopping area like Southern Trace. It is really needed in this part of TV. I was very disappointed when the developer announced they were building hundreds of villas there, but no rec center to provide a venue for their neighborhood activities, clubs and groups. Thank goodness they at least got a neighborhood pool.

Mission Hills is a fabulous community, we have great neighbors, lots of activities and events going on, wonderful socialization, and the location is fantastic-3 1/2 minutes to get to Lake Sumter Landing by golf cart. Living on the water side is an extra bonus and all of us who do live facing the lake enjoy the sunrise, sunsets and birds everyday. The pool is well used. We have events going on at Canal St Rec Center, Bridgeport Rec Center, as well as in the community. Villas are selling privately to people seeking them without realtors, getting full price, and I know many couples would like to move in here if there were vacancies. A villa just sold between friends when one had to move out of state; and another neighbor made a phone call which immediately resulted in the sale of the villa of the person moving into their friend's place within Mission Hills-both homes sold by putting the word out. It is a word of mouth community if anyone needs to sell and everyone is loving it here. Unfortunately there is non village property at the end of the Misison Hills homes and knowing that was not owned by The Villages meant anything could/would be developed there in the future. The neighborhood is being supportive by many people attending the hearings.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

Once upon a time their was some beautiful land in north central Florida. This land lying between 441/27 & SR 301 and near the sleepy town of Lady Lake was home to rolling pasture, hay fields and orange groves. Then a mega "retirement" development came calling.

While many that owned these rolling pastures, hay fields and orange groves (in many cases for generations) loved their family homes and wanted things to never change .... others chose to sell. Soon it was apparent to those that remained that the hand writing was on the wall and their way of life was over. The views they and those before them, had enjoyed was now spoiled by houses and building and miles and miles of asphalt. So, even though it hurt their soul ..... they sold to The Developer as well and life was never the same.

The end.

And once upon a time all that land was zoned agricultural. Don't go by what the land next door is zoned at the time you buy because, as we can see, that zoning can change overnight.