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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1807927)

I have little sympathy for the complainers. Buyer beware. But, I do question why the developer built so many houses within about 300 feet of the Turnpike. I would have planned the development with some type of buffer, or common area between the houses and the highway. Perhaps a golf course fairway, pond, and trees adjacent to the Turnpike would have been better, and would have allowed higher prices for the houses. Just my opinion.

I agree with this...the onus has to be on the buyer, but I do think some kind of remediation should have been required during the planning process of this development? And I mean, not just on the builder, but the county commission(et al)? Just my opinion.
And, yes, I'm new here, and I've already heard complaints about the noise from the prison(outside speaker announcements, etc)? It's only going to get worse, as they build south to Orlando. Cheers!

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Originally Posted by Dgizzi (Post 1807516)

I know right! Did they not think it would be noisy! Maybe when they looked at it the turnpike wasn’t busy cause of the virus! But DUH! And they want me to put my name on a petition to help them! Nope. And if you bought your home “online” do a satellite search. Bet a lot of people don’t know about the prison 5 miles or so from us too!

Hey - I'm not making any noise from my cell so I don't know why you brought it up!

Please publish the picture of the truck passing by at the end of this poor guy’s property again?
I can’t believe what I saw and what
Was this person thinking prior to buying his home

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1807927)

But, I do question why the developer built so many houses within about 300 feet of the Turnpike.

Sorry retiredguy. I've read many of your responses and I consider you one of the brighter responders (sorry other responders). I take it it's a rhetorical question as the answer is obvious. If the developer could have legally built 300 more houses on the shoulder of 75 I'm pretty sure they would have done so.

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Originally Posted by WhiteToast (Post 1807548)

I believe OP referred to news article on another site that reported a home owner in Monarch Grove is circulating a petition to neighbors asking TV to build a wall or do something to negate the noise of the Florida Turnpike and now he wants to create an issue because of his decision.

In fairness, while in my former profession, I saw MANY cities around the USA (and other countries) where multi-million dollar "noise breaker" walls were constructed to ameliorate road noise in adjacent communities. I have NO idea which entity was responsible, financially or otherwise, for getting the walls constructed, or whether it was before or after the fact. I do not believe taxpayers should be financially responsible to make a developer's product more desirable; I am only pointing out the fact that this is not unheard of and, in fact, fairly common. I wonder who the petitioner wants to finance the construction - is it the developer I would suppose?

Fred

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Originally Posted by Bikeracer2009 (Post 1807744)

I would like the builder to do something about the heat, humidity and thunderstorms.

Have you tried a petition? :1rotfl:

Fred

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1807787)

Amazing how people do not think things thru with making a rather large investment.

It's true, it is a large investment and, probably, the largest any given family will ever make. BUT, it is one that is only made a few times and with protracted periods between purchases. Unless guided by a knowledgeable person/entity, i.e. someone who makes this type of transaction frequently, the "unschooled" buyer can sometimes get fooled. And, no, this is no agent advertisement; I used to have a business renovating houses and bought & sold many. As a result/condition, I knew what to look/look out for - many do not.

Fred

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1807646)

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Personally I understand their plight and issue - BUT they bought there, hopefully with the knowledge of exact location and environment. Another BUT - one would think that TV would have installed sound barrier walls as we see in many communities near highways etc, esp the Turnpike on the way to airport. One of those 'buyer beware' matters. As said before by others here, a #1 on list for us when we were considering TV lots was QUIET - no pickleball, main streets, back cart paths close to rear, etc etc.

to add some clarity - from the 'online news site'>

Villager launches petition drive over ‘unbearable’ noise from Florida Turnpike
July 22, 2020

Meta Minton
A Villager has launched a petition effort over noise from the Florida Turnpike.

Harold Meyer of the Village of Monarch Grove earlier this month took his complaint about noise from the Turnpike before the Project Wide Advisory Committee. He said the noise at his home at 5752 Hickey Way has become “unbearable.” Meyer suggested that more landscaping could be added, or perhaps even a wall. However, PWAC was not receptive to his plight.
Undeterred, Meyer has launched a petition effort in a quest to gain the support of his neighbors in the Village of Monarch Grove.

“I am spearheading a petition to ask the Developers of our community to deal with the road noise created by the Florida Turnpike,” Meyer said.

Thus far, he has collected 140 signatures.

“While the noise level is noticeable east of Corbin Trail, I have spoken to Zientara Loop residents west of Corbin Trail that also hear road noise. This issue impacts property values as well as the quality of life in and outside the home,” he said.

Meyer purchased his home in May 2019 for $231,500. At least a dozen homes remain unsold on Hickey Way.
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Ridiculous. The highway was already there when he purchased the house. Now he wants everyone else to pay for a sound barrier? Out of his mind!

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Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 1807964)

Golf cart paths usually are on the course where back of homes Have the view. Every front of every home can have golf carts drive by

Not quite accurate. There are many homes that back onto Morse and Buena Vista that have a multi-modal path within 10-15’ of the home. The noise from golf carts greatly exceeds the noise from normal auto traffic by a lot.

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Originally Posted by ffresh (Post 1808027)

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Especially when it comes to buying in TV. "The Friendliest Town. Do you like golf - great 50+ golf courses Free!. Swimming? Unlimited pools. Clubs? Literally thousands. People are so, so friendly - they would never call you stupid. This is unlike any other place in the world. Where do I sign? So, unless someone has the knowledge of what to look for or knows someone here that can guide them it's pretty easy to get caught up in the excitement of Disneyland for Seniors. And don't forget Agents have to put food on their table so sales are a must, therefore, they might just forget to mention the noise from 75 while they're reading through the huge list of of exciting things TV has to offer.

It may be the name of the street that is a sales deterrent as well. Hickey Way.. no thanks.

What is God's name did you think it would be. Did you get out of your car to look at the house during a Thunderstorm or did you think they were going to route traffic after you moved in.

You all should push for barriers and tall trees to be planted by the developer. And if you would stop buying homes for just a month or so, they might listen.

You do not move next to the outside movie drive in then B@*!* about the movies. Be responsible for your own decision. If it was not near the highway you would of paid $50,000 more but decided it was ok. LOL

I live north of 44. One mile straight distance from the turnpike and I can hear, but it’s not an annoyance.

He was probably promised that a sound barrier would soon be built along with shopping, restaurants, Medical facilities, and a golf cart path to Brownwood.