Rea Gillespie Property Rezoning - Comments

This is sort of long. But here are in order the first 200 or so comments made by signers of the online petition. This is by no means all of the nearly 800 comments received in addition to the 8,500 on line signatures asking Charlotte City Council to VOTE NO on the Gillespie Property Rezoning Request.

"Charlotte needs affordable housing and to maintain its tree canopy. This development accomplishes neither."

Kelsey Foxon - Charlotte

"We need more spaces like this… not more 5 story apartment buildings. There is no social/community benefit to cutting down these trees and destroying the habitat of the last small space for wildlife in this city. And the economic benefit will be limited to another large development company that doesn’t care about anything other than lining their pockets."            

Anthony Magnarini - Matthews

"Completely agree. It will be a complete disruption of an already delicate ecosystem; these animals will have nowhere to go. Not to mention the incredible toll on public infrastructure such as healthcare/hospitals, schools, traffic, parking, etc."     

Danay Houser - Charlotte

"More thought needs to be given to impact on roads, schools, lack of access to public transportation that works, in fact, infrastructure in general rather than allowing city planners to let developers build anywhere and everywhere with little or no regards to these important issues."         

Joan Rudie - Charlotte

"Green spaces are important for mental health."              

Sejal Desai - Matthews

"We do not have the infrastructure to support this many homesites."     

Jennifer West - Matthews

"The environmental impact of removing this wildlife area is concerning. This area is biodiverse and offers shelter to the natural that we all need around us to live fulfilling lives."       

Michaelann Carlin - Charlotte

"This development will NOT contribute to more affordable housing in our area. It is simply a way by which the builder can maximize profit while minimizing input from the surrounding communities. This development will overwhelm current city and county services and the builder will have no investment in the lasting infrastructure that will be needed to support this development. We are privileged to have a pair of bald eagles living here. They are symbolic of our nation that is both for the people and by the people. Please stand with the people of our community against this development and changes to local zoning for this property."       

Kelly Price - Charlotte

"Wanting to know results of studies done on environmental impact, what public transportation will be available, how infrastructure will be impacted, increased traffic, how schools will be affected by increase in number of students."               

Linda Horvath - Charlotte

"We need to stop the overgrowth; in support of our wildlife and what little natural areas we have left.  Not to mention the traffic"         

Kim Thompson - Charlotte

"Wildlife is at risk as well as any remaining space and we do not need more apartments - replace existing ones with high rise if needed but do not take more green space"   

Patricia Howe - Charlotte

"Too many homes wedged into any open space without the infrastructure to support!"  

Carole Meisel - Charlotte

"We are crowding out our wildlife, which is a darn shame! The city of Charlotte is proud of its tree canopy and "greenness", but that is rapidly going away day by day. How can the city continue to speak about how proud they are of this when they continue to approve more development?"      

John Reiter - Charlotte

"Schools in this area are already crowded, traffic is getting worst, USPS staff has to work until 7PM to deliver the mail. I don't understand the need to change the zoning rules, it won't attract diversity as all the multifamily and town homes that will be built to target high-income families. PLEASE DON'T MESS WITH OUR BEAUTYFUL NEIGHBORHOOD."               

Shailesh Shukla

"The traffic in this area is already an issue, plus the schools are beyond full before adding 1,100 more families to the mix.  Not to mention the impact construction would have on the nearby wetlands and creek. There is a mated pair of American eagles that have nested on the edge of this property for over 15 years. There are many more areas much better suited to handle this development. Just because a builder can propose the development doesn't mean it should be done. Once this land is razed, cleared and grated there's no way to go back and fix the problems created."      

Laura Ditrich - Charlotte

"We as humans are not any more entitled to the space on earth than animals, especially animals with a history of being endangered."       

Blair Davis - Roaring River

"We need to conserve land - have Greenways instead of the endless construction of apartments, condos, and grocery stores.  Please keep this property in its "natural" state; save the wildlife that call this area home."             

Dawn Smith - Matthews

"To put more concrete in this area is insanely irresponsible."      

Mary Lyberg     

 

"Habitat is incredibly important to save the diversity of animals. The area needs to be left alone!"

                                Aleta Galusha - Waxhaw

"I think the eagles need a place to live and not be disturbed not to mention the other wild animals who make their home in this beautiful location. Please do not take the last remaining safe place from them."       

                                S. Bartel - Charlotte

"Please for anyone on the voting council who reads - let’s be sensible. The Shops at Piper Glen is already at max capacity at all times, even 3pm on a Tuesday. The 2-lane tree lined charm of Rea Rd would inevitably be in jeopardy because our roads wouldn’t be able to handle this additional demand. This isn’t about us in a neighborhood being snobby, it’s about us knowing the irreversible consequences this mistake would cause. Please reject this rezoning request. Thanks."           

Gary Morrison - Charlotte

"City leaders need to value the people and property owners who live here and voted for them. Respect established zoning promises (promises to the people who bought into that area). Protect the area wetlands and home to special wildlife."             

Scott Dawson - Charlotte

"To protect green space!!! Protect wildlife!"       

Brenda Putnam - Charlotte

"It will create a traffic nightmare…. anyone who travels on Rea Road & Elm Lane knows this."      

                                Shannon Martin - Charlotte

"Irresponsible. Wetland, habitat, Charlotte’s urban canopy, green space, lack of infrastructure to support additional multi-family housing and traffic, the irresponsible footprint of developers who will certainly only be thinking of $$$."               

Katie Guelzow - Charlotte

"The area is already getting congested and there are no plans to expand the current infrastructure for this rezoning. This will also greatly impact wildlife in the area. City Council should represent its constituents, not the developers that fund their campaigns." 

Sid Patel - Charlotte

"I live in this area and the wildlife is already being destroyed!"   

Pam Powell       

"We need to preserve some wetlands."                

Darrel Glankler - Charlotte

 

"South Charlotte doesn't need yet another environmentally destructive, unnecessary housing project, built with no real intent, or purpose, other than to increase the city's property taxes' coffer, when the city does not have the CURRENT infrastructure, or services, to support housing that is ALREADY in existence!"  

SL Kite - Charlotte

"This development would have a devastating impact on an already overdeveloped area. Developers make their money and then move on...with little to no concern about the communities affected."  

Michael Burnett - Charlotte

"South Charlotte doesn't need yet another environmentally destructive, unnecessary housing project, built with no real intent, or purpose, other than to increase the city's property taxes' coffer, when the city does not have the CURRENT infrastructure, or services, to support housing that is ALREADY in existence!"  

SL Kite - Charlotte

"To protect green space and Protect wildlife!"   

Monika Arora - Charlotte

"Our aging power grid cannot handle 1100 new units. This area experienced widespread blackouts lasting several hours during the holidays because Duke Energy could not keep up with demand. The Greenway parking lot is at maximum capacity on a daily basis. City Council should focus on improving infrastructure and quality of life for the residents who already live here rather than destroying the delicate ecosystem and further taxing already overburdened resources."          

Danay Houser - Charlotte

"Bald Eagles, Wildlife and Greenspace are more important in this already crowded area than more commercial development and worse traffic congestion."       

Judd Pellow - Charlotte

"Unbridled growth will be the end of our beautiful, green city.  Don't do this, please think far into the future by preserving rookeries, wild spaces and wetlands."             

AP Bergwall - Charlotte

"I am  disgusted with corporate control over environmentalists causing water and the eco system decay and pollution. Shame on you!"

Margaret M Burns - New Castle

"I care."               

Trey McCabe

 

 

"This would be bad news for the entire area, not only affecting wildlife but also clogging up the area along Highway 51, with more traffic than the roads can bear. We live in Ivy Hall, a small community of 57 homes along Elm Lane. Even now it is difficult to turn out of our neighborhood due to heavy traffic. If approved, this construction will be a nightmare and unwelcome from everyone in the close by area."

Glenn Ostle - Charlotte

"We must preserve our wildlands. The overbuilding has become obscene. Please save what's left of our beautiful area."   

Wendi Rossi - Waxhaw

"Save the Eagles! Stop destroying!"        

Donna Leavitt - Toms River

"The proposed development disrespects the history and peace of the area."        

Ann Boleyn - Valley Village

"Enough with the building!  Housing almost unaffordable!"         

Lawrence Siska - Schaumburg

"South Charlotte is ridiculously overcrowded. Stop!"      

Amy Gershen - Matthews

"Enough with the new developments! We have enough!"            

Stephen Golembeski - Concord

"Save the trees and all wildlife.”

Diane Amiel - Sherman Oaks

"There appears to be insufficient planning to accommodate the proposed housing. But most importantly, it is essential that we keep certain areas and places open for wildlife. I'm suggesting that those in authority be mindful when planning and that they carefully look at all aspects of things before finalizing and making a decision. Critical thinking is essential to making everything work for the better."       

Joslynne Young Kahului

"South Charlotte doesn’t need Another housing development! I love seeing wildlife and if you keep on there will be no attraction, no peace in this area!"            

Kim Atkinson - Charlotte

"The last thing Earth needs is more sardine stacked & packed humans. Doing this to humans is also a terrible thing. Making Eagles die in order to stack and pack human labor pools is positively Demonic."  

Christy Wilkinson - Simpsonville

 

"Too crowded - adds traffic and homes and increases class sizes."             

Paul Nichols - Matthews

"We need to allow the wildlife present to remain rather than increase traffic in the area."             

Brady Drummond-Ryan - Charlotte

"I do not want this rezoning."    

Laura Tritschler - Granville

"We run the greenway almost daily and have watched owls, bald eagles, mallard Ducks, deer and hawks call this home for many years."              

Joan Goode - Johns Island

"to beg you do not destroy this natural habitat for the sake of human development. God bless you for making the right decision." 

Sean Flaherty - Burlington

"This area doesn't need any more development until the infrastructure is there!! We want to preserve land for the natural inhabitants like deer and owls!"

Sarah Coulter - Matthews

"This area has a HUGE wildlife population. It would be horrible for them to lose their homes plus it will be reducing our tree canopy. I vote NO because the animals cannot vote for themselves!!"   

Michelle Beck - Charlotte

"Rea road is busy enough without any more changes!"  

Anne Dickinson - Charlotte

"It is wrong for natural habitats and animals to suffer/die at the expense of human unnecessary needs."

Sara Graffin - Berwick

"RK Investors MUST be stopped from this development!  The decline in habitats for wildlife in Mecklenburg County is alarming and the very area RK Investors wants to develop is crucial to the survival of SO many of God's creatures as well as providing oxygen rich air for the city of Charlotte.  Preserving this area for wildlife is also a great opportunity for Charlotte citizens to learn about the environment, about ecosystems, and how to protect something important for our welfare."    

Diane Thornton - Charlotte

"Save the forest, save the trees, let the wildlife live in peace!! This place contributes to keeping the air & water clean, & a peaceful place for a walk!!!"               

Lynne Boehm - Bayside

"Protecting the property for the eagles is important.  the runoff into the wetlands by pesticides used in lawns will kill not just wildlife, but pets too"   

Pat & Jim Isaacs - Indian land

"I care about the quality of life for all creatures."              

Sandra Henney - Berryville

"As a resident of Piper Glen for more than 20 years, I have seen firsthand what growth south of 485 has caused to our infrastructure - damage to our roads and safety caused by excessive unchecked speeding down Rea Road. Considering additional growth in an area that has served as a sanctuary to this area is a travesty -- the impact detrimental to the environment and infrastructure."            

Sheryl Kursar - Charlotte

"It's the right thing to do!"          

Kenneth Kolling - Fort Mill

"Why not repurpose a closed down factory or some neighborhood in the city. Natural spaces are not only vital to wildlife and the environment but also provides a place to decompress and help reduce human stress. Please vote no to rezoning and consider protecting this space as a city/county park."     

Lalie Burns - San Antonio

"This is outrageous on so many levels, environmental, traffic, human health and wellbeing and multitude of aspects."               

Kim Hombs - Charlotte

"This area needs wildlife protection being close to Four Mile Creek. We are seeing an increase of deer population and dead animals all over because developers took their habitat."     

Sardha Miller - Charlotte

"Sick and tired of clear cutting in this city, massacring all wildlife, and adding high density to areas already unable to accommodate safely."  

Ilana Martin - Charlotte

"Animals deserve to live free."  

Delia Reyes - Orlando

"The wildlife habitat needs to be protected! The property needs to stay as is …."

Barbara Goodman - Charlotte

"I agree with all the petitioner states."  

Shelagh Winter - Charlotte

 

"Charlotte's growth has already destroyed too much wildlife habitat."    

M L Greene - Charlotte

"I enjoying walking in the area and have observed the eagles that make their home in the area."

Grace Sunstrom - Charlotte

"I believe that this project will have a very negative impact on the entire Piper Glen area."            

Rich Shaeffer - Charlotte

"We need to maintain this essential wildlife habitat.   The natural beauty of the area is under threat by projects like this. Part of the essence of this area involves the balance of nature and wildlife with the numerous existing neighborhoods that we currently reside in. This important eagle habitat is necessary and must remain." 

Joseph Del Broccolo - Middletown

"I feel this is very important. Greed and corruption should not overshadow the values and ecology of this area." 

DD Gamble - Waxhaw

"I live in the area and believe we need to protect the wildlife and green spaces. Dense population can be placed in the heart of city not wetlands."        

Ellen McLaughlin - Northfield

"We don’t want the density to change in this area due to the eagle nature conservation designation the Piper Glen golf course has the traffic this project would have on the already over congested single lane Elm Road, Ballantyne Commons, Rea Road and RT 51 would be atrocious."      

Marsha Prime - Charlotte

"I want to keep our neighborhood naturally beautiful!" 

Mary Jane Burgoon - Charlotte

"1. Infrastructure along Elm Lane is NOT capable of accommodating the high residency & traffic capacity required for such zoning. The area's current lack of sewer & effective drainage, dangerous curves & lack of shoulders & guardrails (which have all gone ignored by local government for DECADES) will exponentially cause more personal risk to drivers, bicyclists & pedestrians than already exists.

2. Additional water runoff generated by new parking lots and structures on this property and at this elevation will guarantee this portion of the McMullen Creek Greenway will stay flooded and underwater much more than it does currently.

3. The wildlife here adds quality to living, and is precious, rare, & already at high risk."    

Janet Saunders – Charlotte

 

"Charlotte is growing too quickly!"          

Margaret Lawrence - Charlotte

"Traffic congestion already overloaded."              

Guy Wilson - Charlotte

"Charlotte City Council has to stop approving all these developments. We're full. We need infrastructure as well as respect for families that understand that kids need yards to play in, not just parks. Families need privacy not neighbors piled on top of neighbors like lab rats. People want to move here for a higher standard of living but all this development is lowering it by the day."

Kimberly Helms - Charlotte

"As a Ballantyne resident, I DO NOT want this beautiful natural habitat to be destroyed."

Parteek Agarwal - Conord

"Trying to stop the “money grabbers”. Also does anyone know the impact on the already overcrowded schools, traffic, and lack of green space to produce a healthy environment (ie oxygen).  Probably will be one of the worst decisions this inept group could make.  Governing bodies do not seem to care about the average citizen. If they did they would be more concerned about making sure our children are in a safe place each day as well as making sure that our children are prepared to live in the world. You have failed those that you represent.  My opinion! Vote No for this proposal."          

Catherine R. Roberts - Charlotte

"The area cannot handle that many new residents."       

Dana Timchenko - Charlotte

"Nature and humanity have to have each other for survival! Stop this madness and save our precious world."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Cindy Parsons - Charlotte

"I want to preserve the natural area and protect the animals that live there."      

Kyle Brown - Charlotte

"This irresponsible constant housing building without expanding public transit is not doing Charlotte any favors."

Genea Swan - Charlotte

"This is crazy!! This area cannot handle more density. Leave the wetlands!"         

Nicole Williams - Waxhaw

 

 

"This area, for both humans and wildlife, is already adversely impacted by the insurmountable growth. Nature and wildlife is disappearing from Charlotte and becoming an unattractive hard scape to appease the hungry pockets of politicians and developers. Our area cannot continue to suffer the growing pains that are being ignored while our property taxes soar."     

Heather Cavan - Charlotte

"We need to preserve our environment and not disturb the balance towards commercialism."    

Sharad Mathur- Fort Mill

"Protecting species is important."            

Srinivasan Srivilliputhur               - Denton

"We need to conserve land in Mecklenburg County."     

Jocelyn Piccone - Pineville

"It's time the city start listening to those who elected them and stop taking handouts from developers."

                                Juliann Cunningham - Charlotte

"The toll on wildlife would be horrendous and hugely irresponsible! Don’t think we don’t know the council members in the developer’s pocket!! That’s the only way this would happen- it makes absolutely no sense to destroy the little bit of natural area left and to put such stress on roads, traffic, schools and medical resources is insane.  We’re watching this and you closely." 

Sharon Summers - Charlotte

"Animals need someone to be/hear their voices! All life on this planet matters!"

John Leos - Los Angeles

"Stop destroying wildlife habitats!!!"      

Joy Beane - East Boston

" I do not want to see a developer destroy this natural habitat so close to a greenway. Why not instead develop a park on a portion of this 53-acre parcel and leave the balance as a natural habitat for wildlife."             

Steve Regele - Charlotte

"Because I so care about displaced animals and our environment. Please consider all angles when making these incredibly impactful decisions. Thank you"           

Julie Hall - Charlotte

"Saving the Eagles!"       

Erin Grace - Charlotte

"Eagles are very precious and need our help to protect them from losing their homes."   Robyn Glancy     Swansea

"Progress isn’t always in the best interest of all.  Please leave this area untouched."         

Carolyn Rand - Roseville

"The traffic is already more than the current roads can accommodate, schools are overcrowded NOW and wildlife continues to be pushed out!"    

Shelley Bobay - Charlotte

"I care fiercely for our protected spaces, canopy and wildlife!"    

Jaime Shaw – Fort Milll

"Too much natural environment is already being purged and replaced with towering apartment houses, i.e. Wildlife is threatened by being displaced and no other natural place to go, and trees and other greenery are being destroyed which affects our environment, even to the quality of the air we breathe! Add to that the pollution of additional traffic which is also unhealthy! Enough is enough."       

Harriett Gallego               - Orlando

"Save the eagles"            

Jacy Shaffer - Charlotte

"We were once the city of trees. Let's please keep some of them and the wildlife that comes with it."      

Adam Gill - Charlotte

"Too much traffic already"          

Anthony DiNapoli - Charlotte

"Too much traffic, additional road noise, wear and tear on streets that are already in need of resurfacing. Same some remaining wildlife for animals, peace, and vegetation. Save the eagles and all other natural ponds, creeks. This entire city is becoming a parking lot, and this will add hundreds of cars, trucks and all the construction equipment and add more chaos to the already well-developed area as it is. Elm lane is only a 2-lane road and its crazy crowded now!!"               

Jim McDaid - Charlotte

"What a disaster this would be. We do not have the infrastructure to add more population to an already burdened, overgrown city with resources and traffic that is already overwhelmed with too many cars. Plus, there is the loss of wildlife habitat that can never be replaced and that is already suffering from over-development. Third, the people who bought these homes did so with the trust that they wouldn’t be overwhelmed with apartments. This is bad for the people of South Charlotte and for its indigenous wildlife. At some point, the people have to say enough and stand up for themselves and the ecosystem!"

Elaine Alexander - Charlotte

"Charlotte has lost just about all of its beautiful green canopy, please let’s save what we can and have left!!"       

Kim Schineller - Charlotte

"This location is inappropriate for development."             

Crystal Hall - Charlotte

"This parcel of land is a natural treasure.  Overdevelopment is taking place at an insane pace in many areas of Charlotte, causing environmental destruction that can never be undone.  In this rezoning case the City Council can and should do the right thing."          

Aaron Newlander - Charlotte

"I LIVE HERE! WE ARE SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. LEAVE THEM BE"

Ashley Allen - Charlotte

"The growth in this city has reached the insanity level, people are literally killing themselves on our highways every day!!  Some cities experiencing our growth have demanded that these real estate investors set aside a percentage for affordable housing, contributing to infrastructure and education!!  We the people are going to hold these elected officials accountable!!" 

                               Everleen Richardson - Charlotte

"I'm signing because since I moved here 30 years ago, I've watched Charlotte change from a beautiful tree-lined city to a concrete, over-crowded, traffic mess. I'm tired of seeing dead animals on the side of the road...apartment buildings and cheap housing projects crammed in unbelievably small lots... homeless people at every intersection...crime waves in what were once " safe" neighborhoods. All of this construction is forcing people to move farther and farther away- but when will it stop? Now whenever I see a patch of land that has a few trees left on it, I think to myself “Well, your days are numbered". Everyone is so worried about global warming - why can't you see that we are killing ourselves and the environment by cutting down our source of oxygen? I used to love Charlotte but now I don't.  I can't wait to retire and get out of here."         

Lura Teeter - Charlotte

"This is a wildlife habitat. Our marsh is an area we can’t use (White Oak HOA) and supports the local animals. All we are asking is this property be developed for a low-density neighborhood with single family homes. Not for high density housing."            

Steve Pepper - Charlotte

"This area of town is already suffering from poor city planning. Overcrowded schools, slow emergency medical response, slow police response, heavy traffic and diminished green space for natural animal habitats are the direct consequences of this poor planning."     

Sheila Baker - Charlotte

 

 

 

"What will our future generations say?  “I’m glad we have more generic apartments, and condos”? Or will they say “thank God for Mecklenburg County protecting one of the largest undeveloped sections left inside the 485. loop”? For our future we need to preserve as much of our ecosystem as we can. Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. Let’s do the right thing for our future and turn down the money hungry investor from destroying one of the last remaining undeveloped areas."

Braedon Shelton - Charlotte

"We don't need to destroy this area with that kind of development You won't be able to get onto Elm Lane."       

John Burghart - Charlotte

"Natural habitats for bald eagles must be preserved!"    

Kendra May – Nashville

"I am appalled at the disregard for infrastructure and wildlife safety. Development is out of control here and the 2040 plan is the decree for greed."    

Jane Francisco - Charlotte

"While we live in Union County and not in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, we are opposed to the development that would destroy the beauty of Piper Glen along Rea Road, the Thornhill neighborhood, add even more traffic to an area that is already extremely busy, and, last but definitely not least, would endanger the habitat and environment of all the wildlife in the wooded area of the proposed development.  I am a native Charlottean, and I have seen a lot of growth and many changes in the landscape in my lifetime, and the developers need to understand that they are destroying the beautiful, clean city I grew up in.  Enough of the high-density housing!"          

Sarah Hodges - Waxhaw

"We have GOT to stop development at some point in this city!!  We are KILLING all the wildlife and trees.  It makes me sad.  This is not the same city I moved to 30+ years ago.  Moreover, we do not have the infrastructure to sustain this continued growth!!"      

Sharon Ayers - Charlotte

"Save our national emblem.”     

Debbie green - Spokane

"Too much development leads to too much loss of wildlife. We need to honor wildlife instead of always knocking it down."

Cathy Moran - Charlotte

"This is a pristine wetland, wildlife and woodland area that needs protection from development. May W3 prevail. Agree w/ Debbie Green and Kendra May. Metropolitan areas aren't bald eagles’ first choice for habitat and we're lucky to have them."     

John Bergman - Wilmington

"WE NEED every last wild animal; our very lives depend on it."   

Mary McKay - Deer Park

"Too many apartments already.  Schools and roads are a mess from overcrowding.   One of the drawing cards to Charlotte was so many natural areas.  No more.  Becoming a small NY City.  Please care for the residents once instead of the money"  

Lynne Mayor - Charlotte

"The wetlands/Greenway and it's wildlife should be preserved."

Cheryl Smith - Charlotte

"Growth must not simply be measured in development and financial strength. It must also include our recognition of the importance of quality of life, the need for green space and a connection to nature." 

Ernie McLaney - Charlotte

"Save property with many animal inhabitants from being destroyed."     

Sheila Miller - Longmeadow

"I live in Charlotte. We need these eagles to remind us why life is good. We don’t need more people here—it’s gotten overcrowded, and we don’t have the infrastructure to support a higher population and more cars. Let’s choose the eagles!"              

Mary Tuma - Charlotte

"Urban sprawl is ruining my hometown. It’s just greedy and disgusting."

Susan Clark - Charlotte

"There is way too much building of apartments, condos and all other venues!  You are destroying any and all WILDLIFE!!!  It seems that nothing se matters in this city anymore EXCEPT MONEY !!You have torn down every piece of history this city has ever had.  You all just see how much you can put in YOUR POCKETS !!SHAME ON EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU !!!" 

Rose Cullingford - Charlotte

"This and all the greenways in Charlotte are important to us.  As the city gives way to developers in every nook and cranny, spaces like this, that allow nature to breathe, and allow people to breathe, to enjoy nature, are essential. And after the tax money that's gone into this, the idea of destroying this environment to build apartments is ridiculous, unfair, and maddening!  DO NOT REZONE THIS AREA! Please leave it as it is so we can continue to enjoy it."          

Susan Orrell - Charlotte

"The mongrel hordes of construction equipment have invaded Mecklenburg County, and they tear up everything in their path.  I've never seen such destruction.  Plus, our wildlife is suffering, all for the sake of a buck in someone else's pocket.  This has to stop.  Leave the Gillespie property alone."    

Pamela Overby - Charlotte

"Because it’s stupid! A crime against nature and the city is damn near unlivable now!"    

Jane Claymore - Summersville

"Charlotte has enough luxury high rises and unaffordable housing, we don't need more. Preserve wildlife so Charlotte can continue to be the green, beautiful city that attracts people from around the world!"              

Katherine Bennett - Charlotte

"We keep taking. What will we leave future generations? Cement, asphalt crowded homes…we need open space, wildlife, wetlands. Please, do not approve this subdivision."        

Joan Fouty         

"Charlotte's wildlife is already running out of space. Not another multi-family monstrosity!"         

Loretta Summers - Charlotte

"City Council needs to do the right thing."            

Deborah Edwards - Charlotte