A special thanks to everyone who attended the Planning Commission meeting on March 1, 2022.
Please sign this petition to oppose the request for a change in zoning from General Commercial to Light Industrial for 64.68 acers at 9148 GA Highway 5. This change will impact our communities negatively by allowing companies to build industrial buildings, up to 50ft high or more in a specified area, adding to the already unbearable congestion and traffic issues.
Also, please plan to attend and encourage your neighbors to attend the 2 upcoming City Council meetings on March 17th and March 21. Both meetings will be held at 6pm in the Douglasville Conference Center Auditorium. Large numbers will show our strength and concern about keeping Rose Ave. beautiful. Everyone is encouraged to wear red shirts to the meeting as we stand in solidarity opposing the new zoning proposal.
Provided below is a list of Douglasville city official emails to contact to express your thoughts in reference to the zoning proposal:
Also, here are a few concerns that were submitted regarding the zoning issue:
- Hwy. 5 is a two lane road that includes an elementary school, public school district office and public parking lot
- Two lane Rose Avenue is not designed for heavy truck traffic
- Limits access to downtown redevelopment
- Limits access, growth and enhancement potential of West Pines
- Noise and environmental concerns with 24/7 industrial activity and traffic
- Changes in drainage for communities surrounding the site
- Loss of housing values and resulting tax revenues
Updates
February 28, 2022
I honestly cannot believe how many people are jumping on board this mission to keep Rose Ave from turning into some massive industrial zone because it really feels like the whole town is finally waking up to what is at stake. My inbox is absolutely swamped and I apologize if I am slow to reply but just keep that energy up because seeing this snowball effect is wild and makes me feel like we might actually have a real shot at stopping those fifty foot buildings.
42 Comments
I vehemently oppose the zoning change and fear for the safety of the school bus children if this happens.
As a property owner in Douglasville since 2007, I am pleased with the progress that has been made to promote a "new" Douglasville brand. The rezoning proposal is counterproductive to the tremendous progress the council has made and negatively impacts residential and county school traffic. Furthermore, residential property values will decline making our homes difficult to resale. THEREFORE, I VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE THE REZONING PROPOSAL AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THE COUNCIL TO STAND WITH US
I definitely don't want the increased traffic, potential for air and water contamination, nor a decrease in my property value. Ask the developers, planning committee, and/or city council member would they want the same for their community and family. Wait for the response.
I remember what the City of Douglasville used to look like thirty years ago. The city was quaint, affordable, community-oriented, and safe. As big business pushes in and the city's need for revenue increases, we ask that you consider the changes that would negatively impact our communities as it has done in the surrounding suburbs of Atlanta. Please show your support for our resident's right to quality of living space over the city's attempt by any means necessary to meet budgetary demands. I ask that you don't approve the rezoning request. Let's keep Douglasville the gem of the Atlanta suburbs.
Highway 5 corridor is already congested and was never designed to handle distribution/warehouse traffic. Rose Avenue is, and should remain residential.
I say NO to this rezoning
Enough traffic bogs down the flow to the area with just sams walmart sports academy etc…
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A special thanks to everyone who attended the Planning Commission meeting on March 1, 2022.
Please sign this petition to oppose the request for a change in zoning from General Commercial to Light Industrial for 64.68 acers at 9148 GA Highway 5. This change will impact our communities negatively by allowing companies to build industrial buildings, up to 50ft high or more in a specified area, adding to the already unbearable congestion and traffic issues.
Also, please plan to attend and encourage your neighbors to attend the 2 upcoming City Council meetings on March 17th and March 21. Both meetings will be held at 6pm in the Douglasville Conference Center Auditorium. Large numbers will show our strength and concern about keeping Rose Ave. beautiful. Everyone is encouraged to wear red shirts to the meeting as we stand in solidarity opposing the new zoning proposal.
Provided below is a list of Douglasville city official emails to contact to express your thoughts in reference to the zoning proposal:
Also, here are a few concerns that were submitted regarding the zoning issue:
- Hwy. 5 is a two lane road that includes an elementary school, public school district office and public parking lot
- Two lane Rose Avenue is not designed for heavy truck traffic
- Limits access to downtown redevelopment
- Limits access, growth and enhancement potential of West Pines
- Noise and environmental concerns with 24/7 industrial activity and traffic
- Changes in drainage for communities surrounding the site
- Loss of housing values and resulting tax revenues
Updates
February 28, 2022
I honestly cannot believe how many people are jumping on board this mission to keep Rose Ave from turning into some massive industrial zone because it really feels like the whole town is finally waking up to what is at stake. My inbox is absolutely swamped and I apologize if I am slow to reply but just keep that energy up because seeing this snowball effect is wild and makes me feel like we might actually have a real shot at stopping those fifty foot buildings.
42 Comments
Warehouses are going up all over Douglas county there is no need to add manufacturing buildings close to residential areas. the roads around the proposed development can not support the additional traffic.
I vehemently oppose the zoning change and fear for the safety of the school bus children if this happens.
As a property owner in Douglasville since 2007, I am pleased with the progress that has been made to promote a "new" Douglasville brand. The rezoning proposal is counterproductive to the tremendous progress the council has made and negatively impacts residential and county school traffic. Furthermore, residential property values will decline making our homes difficult to resale. THEREFORE, I VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE THE REZONING PROPOSAL AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THE COUNCIL TO STAND WITH US
I definitely don't want the increased traffic, potential for air and water contamination, nor a decrease in my property value. Ask the developers, planning committee, and/or city council member would they want the same for their community and family. Wait for the response.
I remember what the City of Douglasville used to look like thirty years ago. The city was quaint, affordable, community-oriented, and safe. As big business pushes in and the city's need for revenue increases, we ask that you consider the changes that would negatively impact our communities as it has done in the surrounding suburbs of Atlanta. Please show your support for our resident's right to quality of living space over the city's attempt by any means necessary to meet budgetary demands. I ask that you don't approve the rezoning request. Let's keep Douglasville the gem of the Atlanta suburbs.
Highway 5 corridor is already congested and was never designed to handle distribution/warehouse traffic. Rose Avenue is, and should remain residential.
I say NO to this rezoning
Enough traffic bogs down the flow to the area with just sams walmart sports academy etc…
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Warehouses are going up all over Douglas county there is no need to add manufacturing buildings close to residential areas. the roads around the proposed development can not support the additional traffic.