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Final supporters
Mr. Philip Haynie III has submitted an application to the Northumberland County Office and Building and Zoning for a Conditional Use Permit to develop a Trailer Court/Housing Development (Application 23-CU-004) on Whays Creek Road. The proposed project would use a tract of land zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. Developing a Trailer Court/Housing Development is not a Permitted use in an R-2 zone and would require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to proceed.
Conditional Use permit requests can be approved, denied, or approved with conditions by the county. County regulations list possible conditions that would be considered if a conditional use permit is issued.
Other communities in Virginia are more direct in specifying the conditions that must be met in order to issue a conditional use permit. Newport News requires that the following conditions must be met:
- That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity;
- That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided;
- That the design, location, and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provide for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments;
- That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration;
- That directional lighting is provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties;
- That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property;
- That the proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
The signatures to this petition are county residents and property owners whose property is in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. These property owners have significant concerns and objections to Mr. Haynie's application and want the Board to DENY the application.
Concerns and objections we have include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Project is incompatible with and injurious to the use and enjoyment of their property;
- Project will significantly diminish or impair property values;
- Application provides no information about how adequate utilities, access roads, or storm water drainage would be met;
- Storm water runoff impact to Whays Creek, Warehouse Creek, and the Great Wicomico River.
- Whays Creek Road is a narrow county road used routinely by walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Increased traffic will increase the danger to pedestrians using Whays Creek Road.
- Dirt or gravel roads within the project will greatly increase dust and road noise.
- Mr. Haynie is advertising that residents of the Trailer Park will have access to the Great Wicominco River via Inland Harbour. Mr. Haynie does not own property in Inland Harbour, and this promise would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of property owners in Inland Harbour.
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March 4, 2023
I started this because I was worried about our neighborhood and I honestly never imagined so many people would join me in this concern. Reading your comments about our local zoning and the future of Whays Creek Road has been overwhelming in the best way possible. This momentum belongs to you because I am just a neighbor who saw something wrong and decided to type it out.
March 4, 2023
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by how many people care about the future of Whays Creek Road. This movement belongs entirely to you because I never imagined we would gain this much ground together.
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2023
34 Comments
an EPA study needs to be done to show the effects of sewage and groundwater runoff in Whays and Warehouse Creeks. All lots drain to these two creeks producing oysters, crabs and other wildlife.
Making changes to zoning districts creates distrust ! People purchase land and homes based on zoning districts and what is allowed in that district. The potential for devaluing existing improved property should never occur at the hands of local governance.
It appears Mr Hanie, through Applications Strategies LLC, owns the lot at Map 37B double circle 1, parcel 35. This is the 1.8 acre R-2 lot at the end of Captains Way. It is my belief that the waterfront access is to this lot - which his employees and family have historically used for recreational activities. As indicated in these comments, the application is materially incomplete and missing a number of items central to understanding the impacts to surrounding areas. The petition should not be considered without those facts - including the plans for the second R-2 parcel not addressed in the application - but overtly referenced in the current advertising.
Absolutely opposed to this. The property owner has clearly stated in the previous application for the solar farm that they are aware of the amount of chemicals, etc. that are just left seeping into the ground/ground water. The assumption is that they will be connected wells (similar aquifer) that will become a major health issue. There would need to be significant EPA (or similar agency) involvement to make sure the land suitable before they even consider the application instead of "we'll do it after"
If the proposed trailer parks is kept in the same manner the farm is kept, it will be an eyesore. Old, unused and junk equipment is scattered all over the farm. Whay’s Creek Rd is not a road that can handle increased traffic.
I do believe that this mobile home single wide trailer park would have a serious impact on the whay’s creek communities. Especially Inland harbor which is a quiet neighborhood with little traffic. There are small children and some handicapped children that live in the neighborhood and it would cause more traffic with Mr. Haynie allowing access to waterfront rights. It also will decrease the value of these properties! I also know that first hand in which I see my own neighborhood has changed over 20 yrs. Whays creek road is a very narrow road and can be a little bit of a blind spot at the top entrance of inland harbor subdivision. People walk, ride bikes and walk their dogs. I ask for extreme concern that Mr. Haynie find another place on other properties he owns if he wants to start a trailer park. I think a place where it can be done correctly and would not have impact on other neighborhoods.
This will no doubt bring down property values. Trailer park type units are known to bring crime and drug use to their areas
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Final supporters
Mr. Philip Haynie III has submitted an application to the Northumberland County Office and Building and Zoning for a Conditional Use Permit to develop a Trailer Court/Housing Development (Application 23-CU-004) on Whays Creek Road. The proposed project would use a tract of land zoned R-2, Residential Waterfront. Developing a Trailer Court/Housing Development is not a Permitted use in an R-2 zone and would require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to proceed.
Conditional Use permit requests can be approved, denied, or approved with conditions by the county. County regulations list possible conditions that would be considered if a conditional use permit is issued.
Other communities in Virginia are more direct in specifying the conditions that must be met in order to issue a conditional use permit. Newport News requires that the following conditions must be met:
- That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity;
- That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided;
- That the design, location, and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provide for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments;
- That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration;
- That directional lighting is provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties;
- That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property;
- That the proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
The signatures to this petition are county residents and property owners whose property is in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. These property owners have significant concerns and objections to Mr. Haynie's application and want the Board to DENY the application.
Concerns and objections we have include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Project is incompatible with and injurious to the use and enjoyment of their property;
- Project will significantly diminish or impair property values;
- Application provides no information about how adequate utilities, access roads, or storm water drainage would be met;
- Storm water runoff impact to Whays Creek, Warehouse Creek, and the Great Wicomico River.
- Whays Creek Road is a narrow county road used routinely by walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Increased traffic will increase the danger to pedestrians using Whays Creek Road.
- Dirt or gravel roads within the project will greatly increase dust and road noise.
- Mr. Haynie is advertising that residents of the Trailer Park will have access to the Great Wicominco River via Inland Harbour. Mr. Haynie does not own property in Inland Harbour, and this promise would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of property owners in Inland Harbour.
Updates
March 4, 2023
I started this because I was worried about our neighborhood and I honestly never imagined so many people would join me in this concern. Reading your comments about our local zoning and the future of Whays Creek Road has been overwhelming in the best way possible. This momentum belongs to you because I am just a neighbor who saw something wrong and decided to type it out.
March 4, 2023
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by how many people care about the future of Whays Creek Road. This movement belongs entirely to you because I never imagined we would gain this much ground together.
Reached 100 supporters
March 4, 2023
34 Comments
Concerns to water quality of Whays Creek for home owners and permitted local businesses oystering. Well water impact to those of us down gradient to Mr. Haynie’s property also septic concerns.
an EPA study needs to be done to show the effects of sewage and groundwater runoff in Whays and Warehouse Creeks. All lots drain to these two creeks producing oysters, crabs and other wildlife.
Making changes to zoning districts creates distrust ! People purchase land and homes based on zoning districts and what is allowed in that district. The potential for devaluing existing improved property should never occur at the hands of local governance.
It appears Mr Hanie, through Applications Strategies LLC, owns the lot at Map 37B double circle 1, parcel 35. This is the 1.8 acre R-2 lot at the end of Captains Way. It is my belief that the waterfront access is to this lot - which his employees and family have historically used for recreational activities. As indicated in these comments, the application is materially incomplete and missing a number of items central to understanding the impacts to surrounding areas. The petition should not be considered without those facts - including the plans for the second R-2 parcel not addressed in the application - but overtly referenced in the current advertising.
Absolutely opposed to this. The property owner has clearly stated in the previous application for the solar farm that they are aware of the amount of chemicals, etc. that are just left seeping into the ground/ground water. The assumption is that they will be connected wells (similar aquifer) that will become a major health issue. There would need to be significant EPA (or similar agency) involvement to make sure the land suitable before they even consider the application instead of "we'll do it after"
If the proposed trailer parks is kept in the same manner the farm is kept, it will be an eyesore. Old, unused and junk equipment is scattered all over the farm. Whay’s Creek Rd is not a road that can handle increased traffic.
I do believe that this mobile home single wide trailer park would have a serious impact on the whay’s creek communities. Especially Inland harbor which is a quiet neighborhood with little traffic. There are small children and some handicapped children that live in the neighborhood and it would cause more traffic with Mr. Haynie allowing access to waterfront rights. It also will decrease the value of these properties! I also know that first hand in which I see my own neighborhood has changed over 20 yrs. Whays creek road is a very narrow road and can be a little bit of a blind spot at the top entrance of inland harbor subdivision. People walk, ride bikes and walk their dogs. I ask for extreme concern that Mr. Haynie find another place on other properties he owns if he wants to start a trailer park. I think a place where it can be done correctly and would not have impact on other neighborhoods.
This will no doubt bring down property values. Trailer park type units are known to bring crime and drug use to their areas
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Concerns to water quality of Whays Creek for home owners and permitted local businesses oystering. Well water impact to those of us down gradient to Mr. Haynie’s property also septic concerns.