We have lived on Claremont for a number of years - before the 'tear down' era began and I must say that I am very happy with the results for a number of reasons -- Whether you 'like' (which is really none of your business) the new homes or not, I can honestly say that most of them are a great improvement over the ones that were there prior -- most of the old homes needed serious repair and attention - some have been in dilapidated conditions, and there are still some that could probably be condemned. I welcome a large home with a nice manicured lawn, over the crumbling old house with the lawn that is mowed once a month - if we're lucky. On that same note, I can't believe that someone actually posted those comments about the home with the turret. I’ll take the turret over a crumbling roof any day. But you know what, like the guy with the turret, it’s the guy with the crumbling roof’s prerogative – and within reason, who am I to tell him that he doesn't have a right to be there or point fingers and publicly insult his choice? Our new neighbors are lovely - as others have noted on this post, there are new, young families moving in and breathing new life into our little neck of the woods - their arrival is well-worth the year or so of construction hassles. This is all great for the overall quality of life here on the street and fabulous for our property values. I appreciate knowing that when I'm ready, I can either sell, expand (if possible), or tear my home down and start over. I would love to have the opportunity to stay here and we will eventually outgrow the old structure we're in. Also, keep in mind that it's not just builders/investors that are doing this in the area, but our neighbors are too -- I can think of five families off the top of my head on this street that have done just that. That's nearly half of the re-builds on the street. They made the decision to re-invest in their current investment and stay in this lovely area – and there are others of us that would like to have that option in the future.
I am also disappointed to note that I have never been approached by a member of SCALE regarding the zoning petition -- how can you say that you represent the wishes of your neighbors when one of them (me) has never personally heard from you? I have read articles where SCALE has noted that they have 'canvassed' the neighborhood -- even holding a neighborhood meeting to discuss. Well I'm your neighbor and I'm affected by your ideas - and you didn't invite me. Doesn't my voice count too?
I am adamantly against the rezoning efforts and SCALE’s tactics. I sincerely hope that the City of Raleigh will not succumb to the wishes of one small special interest group and jeopordize the property rights of hundreds of its citizens. Many of the residents in this neighborhood have only recently learned of SCALE’s existence and have received inadequate information regarding its purpose and goals. I sincerely believe that the group will be surprised to find how many of its neighbors are against its ideas when they learn what this rezoning really means.
We have lived on Claremont
We have lived on Claremont for a number of years - before the 'tear down' era began and I must say that I am very happy with the results for a number of reasons -- Whether you 'like' (which is really none of your business) the new homes or not, I can honestly say that most of them are a great improvement over the ones that were there prior -- most of the old homes needed serious repair and attention - some have been in dilapidated conditions, and there are still some that could probably be condemned. I welcome a large home with a nice manicured lawn, over the crumbling old house with the lawn that is mowed once a month - if we're lucky. On that same note, I can't believe that someone actually posted those comments about the home with the turret. I’ll take the turret over a crumbling roof any day. But you know what, like the guy with the turret, it’s the guy with the crumbling roof’s prerogative – and within reason, who am I to tell him that he doesn't have a right to be there or point fingers and publicly insult his choice? Our new neighbors are lovely - as others have noted on this post, there are new, young families moving in and breathing new life into our little neck of the woods - their arrival is well-worth the year or so of construction hassles. This is all great for the overall quality of life here on the street and fabulous for our property values. I appreciate knowing that when I'm ready, I can either sell, expand (if possible), or tear my home down and start over. I would love to have the opportunity to stay here and we will eventually outgrow the old structure we're in. Also, keep in mind that it's not just builders/investors that are doing this in the area, but our neighbors are too -- I can think of five families off the top of my head on this street that have done just that. That's nearly half of the re-builds on the street. They made the decision to re-invest in their current investment and stay in this lovely area – and there are others of us that would like to have that option in the future.
I am also disappointed to note that I have never been approached by a member of SCALE regarding the zoning petition -- how can you say that you represent the wishes of your neighbors when one of them (me) has never personally heard from you? I have read articles where SCALE has noted that they have 'canvassed' the neighborhood -- even holding a neighborhood meeting to discuss. Well I'm your neighbor and I'm affected by your ideas - and you didn't invite me. Doesn't my voice count too?
I am adamantly against the rezoning efforts and SCALE’s tactics. I sincerely hope that the City of Raleigh will not succumb to the wishes of one small special interest group and jeopordize the property rights of hundreds of its citizens. Many of the residents in this neighborhood have only recently learned of SCALE’s existence and have received inadequate information regarding its purpose and goals. I sincerely believe that the group will be surprised to find how many of its neighbors are against its ideas when they learn what this rezoning really means.