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Petition is addressed to: Planning and Zoning Commission
We, the undersigned residents and concerned citizens of Platte City, Missouri, hereby petition the planning and zoning commission to reject the proposed variation to city building codes and the changes to the Windmill Creek Phase 3 Plats put forth by DR Horton and Windmill Creek Developers. These changes, if approved, would significantly impact our community and compromise our values of safety, quality of life, and neighborhood character.
Proposed variations to city code
Section 405.140 3 - Decrease minimum lot width from 70ft to 52ft
Section 405.1140 4 - Decrease minimum lot size from 8,000 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft.
Section 405.140 2b - Decrease side yard offset from 8ft to 5ft, resulting in a minimum of 10 ft between homes.
Section 405.140 6 - Increase lot coverage from 30% to 40%
Reason
Fire Safety Concerns: Homes built closer together could escalate the risk of fire spread, endangering residents and straining emergency response capabilities. Additionally, firefighters will have more trouble accessing the back of the homes to save lives efficiently.
School Overcrowding: Increased housing density may overburden our already crowded schools, affecting educational quality and resources for our children. The school board should be consulted before such drastic changes are made, as this creates a precedence for future development.
Parking and Traffic Issues: Reduced parking availability could lead to congestion, inconvenience for residents, and compromised road safety. As street parking increases, fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles will not be able to access homes when needed.
Community Character: These changes threaten to irreversibly alter the small-town feel and unique charm that define Platte City, impacting property values and our overall quality of life.
Devalue Neighboring Properties: Reducing lot sizes and building homes of significantly lower value will not only diminish property values but also reduce tax income for the city, placing undue stress on community resources such as schools, roads, and public safety services. This decision could have far-reaching implications for the quality of life in Platte City, affecting all residents.
As residents who cherish our community, we believe that growth must be managed thoughtfully and in accordance with established standards that prioritize public safety and community well-being. DR Horton, as a national builder with no local ties, should not dictate changes that disregard our community's values, or be granted exceptions to our city building codes. Additionally, the developers of Windmill Creek should not profit at the expense of tax-paying citizens.
Therefore, we call upon the planning and zoning commission to deny the proposed changes and uphold the current city building codes that protect our community. Let us grow sustainably, preserving what makes Platte City a special place to live.
We urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to stand with us in safeguarding Platte City's integrity and rejecting this proposal in its entirety.
Thank you for considering the concerns and voices of the residents of Platte City.
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Petition started:
07/15/2024
Petition ends:
01/16/2025
Region:
Platte City
Topic:
Construction
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DO NOT allow out-of-town, greedy corporations and developers to change the rules. Keep your promises to the residents of Windmill Creek.
Protecting property value
Because we have to preserve our SMALL town!!
Don’t want it to happen in my neighborhood and lower values. Stop changing the rules and listen to the people!
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In my opinion it's looks overcrowded and tacky when houses are so close together as well as feeling like you have no privacy when your neighbors are basically attached to you. Also, more schools would need to be built in a timely manner to accommodate all the kids so many homes would be bringing in. I would like Platte city to keeps it's smaller town feel away from the big city.