STOP REZONING (RETAIL) RZC2023-00016 BRASELTON/CAIN CIRCLE NEAR PUCKETTS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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#201

I object to the rezoning of the property on Braselton Highway at Cain Circle from office to commercial zoning because the property is surrounded on all sides by residential properties and commercial use would allow longer hours and more disruptive business types.

William Gossett (Dacula, 2023-08-03)

#202

This is a residential community and we don’t want more shops!!

Janet Blonshine (Dacula, 2023-08-03)

#203

This site is almost directly across the street from my property. Retail has absolutely no business being available at this location.

Michael Schneider (Dacula, 2023-08-03)

#205

I oppose rezoning the Cain Circle rezoning. It’s inappropriate for the neighborhood.

Dave Cox (Dacula, 2023-08-04)

#206

I agree that RZC2023-00016 is a bad plan for this intersection and a bad plan for the area.

Matt James (Dacula, 2023-08-04)

#207

I do NOT want the current zoning (O-I) of this property changed to C-1. It needs to remain the zoning (O-I) because that has already been agreed upon when this property started construction. This is simply a bait and switch and should not be permitted after construction begins. It’s suspicious and the Gwinnett board of commissioners needs to honor the O-I zoning. We don’t need any more email salons or vape/smoke shops or liquor stores. Especially so close to an elementary school.

Jami Whitley (Dacula, 2023-08-04)

#209

should never have approved originally resedential area not commercial

Ken Higgins (Dacula, 2023-08-06)

#210

We do not need any more businesses of this sort in this area and this would cause more of a traffic problem and more accidents than there already are in the immediate area. It’s a safety concern for the people of this community that needs to be taken seriously.

Danielle McKee (Dacula, 2023-08-08)

#211

I’m signing because we don’t need a commercial zoned property so close to subdivisions and elementary school zone.

Scott Titlow (Dacula, 2023-08-12)

#212

We don’t want any retail businesses in our neighborhood. Plus there is no access to the new construction from Braselton Hwy, so the traffic to and from this new building will be a huge problem for the residents in the neighborhoods off of Cain Circle.

Jill Leite (Dacula, 2023-08-12)

#213

We do not want the eyesore of retail business right in our back door. There is one entrance to this facility and the traffic will create problems for everyone living on or in neighborhoods off of Cain Circle

Neal McIntyre (Dacula, 2023-08-12)

#216

I live in the neighborhood directly behind this zone and it would make it immensely difficult for all of us residents to leave said area with the already awful traffic through the highway, plus being such businesses stacked into those buildings would attract people who may not have good intentions, e.g wondering into the neighborhoods, committing crime. The cookie-cutter barbershop, liquor store, salon, laundromat combo of places of businesses usually doesn’t attract the best of people in the world. This is known, look at just about any other urban area in America with the same type of businesses. Medical offices, whatever, fine. Just not the rest.

John Hancock (Dacula, 2023-08-13)

#217

I oppose the rezoning of this property which will lower property values and increase traffic and potentially criminal activity in my community.

Jennifer Hagen (Dacula, 2023-08-13)

#219

Already cannot get out on main road. Increased business at all hours will make it impossible to access 124

Terrie Calhoun (Dacula, 2023-08-13)

#223

I do not want C-1 zoning.

Ryan Kensinger (Dacula, 2023-08-13)

#224

Do not want retail zoning.

Lena Kensinger (Dacula, 2023-08-13)

#225

My backyard connects with both park valley way and Cain circle. Allowing vape shops, liquor stores etc would bring unwanted traffic through a quiet neighborhood that would prefer to remain that way.

William Duncan (dacula, 2023-08-13)

#226

Don’t think transition to retail at neighborhood entrance would be a good idea

Jeffrey Butler (Dacula, 2023-08-14)

#227

I am not in favor of this property becoming retail C-1. I'm not in favor of this building at ALL.

Russell Forrister (Dacula, 2023-08-14)

#228

I live on Lakecrest drive and the rezoning will bring down the value of our property and increase traffic in an already busy area

Robert Duda (Dacula, 2023-08-15)

#229

Too much development is happening in this area. Not only is it difficult to get to anywhere, but it’s also dangerous!

Melodie Davis (Buford, 2023-08-15)

#231

I'm signing because I live in Lake Park subdivision. I use this intersection daily. It is already too congested. Adding retail business would lower our property values. The entrance is on Cain circle which makes for a very dangerous traffic situation.

Karen Riley-Duda (Dacula, 2023-08-18)

#234

i need a quiet and safety environment for living that should not be interfered by outside activities

Anh Nguyen (Dacula, 2023-08-20)

#235

This area is precious to me and my family and we want businesses that add value to our community not just business

Jessica Kiser (Lawrenceville, 2023-08-26)

#236

I believe this re-zoning would degrade the quality of the community. The retail density is already plenty sufficient in this area.

Matthew Kiser (Lawrenceville, 2023-08-28)

#238

As an Associate Broker/ Commercial Realtor, having been born and raised nearby, I very much oppose the development of this and any C-1 properties along Hwy. 124 between Hamilton Mill Rd. and Hwy. 324. I believe I can speak for most nearby residents as well in my opposition.

This is a heavily travelled stretch of road, in particular between Puckets Mill Rd, at the Elementary school, and increased traffic will
likely lead to road widening and a new, fully functioning intersection. There is also now a second access point to I-85 at Gravel Springs Rd. which has already increased traffic.

There is NO need for C-1, with many commercial properties available and even several vacancies in the immediate area

Further, I understand that there are very few properties, of Office and Light Industrial use, O/I, available for rent or sale nearby. I am happy to prepare a report for the County if desired. I have a list of clients to call if and when anything relatively small comes on the market between here around I-85, up to Suwanee, Buford and over to Flowery Branch. To be clear, there is land available for C-1 development and since there is not a shortage of land, developments should first be built there. The County owes it to citizens to use zoning laws and approvals very carefully.

By allowing C-1 at this site, the County will help the developers reap higher profits, as is typical with C-1, as opposed to office or light industrial O/I developments.

An lastly, very very many people of all sorts have a negative perception of C-1 businesses, in general, being in such close proximation to highly regarded residential homes. These perceptions are evident in an overall decrease in nearby property values. Residents in our local communities have investments in their homes and could suffer financial losses as a result. The County has an obligation to its citizens and its voters to protect the integrity of the neighborhoods. The County should definitely restrict zoning on this stretch to not allow any C-1 business use.

Laura T. Dominy

Laura Dominy (Dacula, 2023-08-30)

#239

My children live here and they don’t deserve more traffic and loss of property values! Also road traffic is already terrible there!!!

Kea Fifer (Clayton, 2023-08-30)

#241

I live in Cain Circle residency area. I’m signing because the RZC2023-00016 is a bad plan for this intersection and a bad plan for the area

Minh Nguyen (Dacula, 2023-09-09)

#242

Because the developer has lied several times and does not want to follow what they promised.

Georgiana Fields (Dacula, 2023-09-09)

#243

We do not want retail shops in the close proximity of our home

Matt James (Dacula, 2023-09-10)

#244

I am against this developments potential for too much traffic without road developments or improvements. Too much traffic would more harm for neighborhood movement onto Hwy 124. Certain retail would bring down property values, and harmful elements to our community!

Sheirlyn Cox (Dacula, 2023-09-13)

#245

I live in Cain Circle residency area! I’m signing because the RZC2023-00016 is a bad plan for this intersection and a bad plan for the area!

Nga Tran (Dacula, 2023-09-13)

#246

We have too many people, vehicles & buildings now! We have to stop!

Shannon Smith (Dacula, 2023-09-17)