The developer is planning a mix of single family and “empty-nester” patio homes.
As previously reported, the project has drawn strong opposition from the Southwest Licking Schools District, whose officials say the development could trigger need of a new elementary school in the vicinity.
Residents in surrounding existing neighborhoods in Licking County, as well as in Violet Township in Fairfield County, have also expressed concerns about increased traffic, drainage and the impact on local schools, among other concerns.
They vowed far ahead of any trustee decision to seek a referendum on the proposed development based on density concerns, stating the Pulte plan exceeds the township’s own comprehensive plan based on unit density.
The developer is planning a mix of single family and “empty-nester” patio homes.
Opposition from Southwest Licking Schools
The project has drawn strong opposition from the Southwest Licking Schools District, whose officials say the development could result in a spike in student enrollment that could trigger need of a new elementary school.
Residents in surrounding existing neighborhoods in Licking County, as well as in Violet Township in Fairfield County, have also expressed concerns about increased traffic, drainage and the impact on local schools, among other concerns.
Signs have lined roadsides for months urging opposition to the development in its denser form, which opponents say is inconsistent with the township’s comprehensive plan.
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