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Fairfield Home Owners Association
Rob Jones – President
3698 Canyon Lane
Beaumont, Texas 77713
Email: fairfieldsubdivision@gmail.com
Web: www.fairfieldsubdivision.com
June 1, 2013
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Multifamily Finance Division
P.O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Email: Jean.Latsha@tdhca.state.tx.us
Subject: Opposition Letter to Multifamily Development TDHCA Application: 13203 – Region 5 / Urban – “Providence On Major”
Attn: Ms. Jean Latsha and others associated with the Multifamily Finance Division:
Ms. Latsha,
As President of the Fairfield Home Owners Association, I am writing as the Association Representative to express our opposition to the funding and development of the multifamily development known as “Providence On Major” – Reference TDHCA Application: 13203.
The residents of several neighborhood associations are opposed to this project and some have elected to express their rights to protest in opposition. This letter represents the residents of the Fairfield Subdivision that are in opposition.
Geographically, the Fairfield Subdivision is located directly across Major Drive from the proposed development sight for “Providence On Major” Multifamily Complex. (Referenced Site Map Included)
I cannot speak to why each individual is in opposition, I can only speak to the fact that the overwhelming majority of our residents are in opposition.
The Fairfield addition has 88 properties in which 82 of these properties (93%) signed a petition against any development of Multifamily Complexes on North Major Drive between Delaware and Folsom.
The following History is included in the E-mail attachment for supporting our opposition.
On February 14, 2013, the Fairfield HOA submitted to the Mayor of the City of Beaumont, all Council Members – City of Beaumont, County Judge – Jefferson County, all County Commissioners – Jefferson County, State Senator District 4, and State Representatives for both District 21 and District 22 our petition in opposition to any Multifamily Complex Developments in the fore mentioned corridor.
On February 19, 2013, County Judge Jeff Branick responded to the Fairfield HOA E-Mail with questions that required an appropriate response.
On February 19, 2013, I responded back to Judge Branick with a response to his questions.
On February 19, 2013, Judge Branick responded back indicating that one of the questions he had asked during a session with the developer was “how the neighbors feel about the proposal”. Judge Branick then advised that we could discuss our concerns over the telephone.
Sometime during the week of February 22nd, I personally spoke to Judge Branick and discussed the concerns of the residents and their general feelings of opposition.
During our conversation, I was advised by Judge Branick that he had instructed the developers to meet with the residents concerning the development.
May 29, 2013, I advised Judge Branick that after 90 plus days, the developer has never contacted me or the HOA to discuss or even present the development plans or obtain any concerns that the residents may have.
I am extremely disappointed both personally and as the Fairfield HOA President that the developer did not take the time to contact or even appear to make an effort to meet with the residents of Fairfield over their concerns.
His actions or should I say lack of action indicates to myself that the developer could care less what the residents of those that will be living around this complex has to say.
As noted in the E-Mail, I advised Judge Branick that Fairfield would be sending this Letter of Opposition on or before June 1st, however, due to timing issues, it will be mailed during the week of June 3rd.
In addition, the Fairfield residents realize that the current location is within County jurisdiction and not the City of Beaumont; as such, it is understood that there are no zoning restrictions for development in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County.
This leads to further concerns by the residents and that there will most likely be the need for the City of Beaumont to annex the property to provide the basic services such as:
- Water
- Sewer
- Fire Protection
- Police Protection
With the need for these services, the Fairfield residents, whom are residents of Beaumont, ask, who will fund the increase in the tax base needed to accommodate a planned 128 Units (as noted in the Application).
In conclusion, I request that the Fairfield Residents Letter of Opposition be entered into record as documentation against the funding of project TDHCA Application – 13203 – Region 5 / Urban – “Providence On Major”.
To support this request the following Documents are included:
- Fairfield Subdivision Petition Collected in Opposition of Multifamily Complex’s
- E-Mail Correspondence ( Fairfield HOA Subdivision to Elected Officials of the City, County and State / Judge Branick to Fairfield HOA Subdivision / R. Jones to Judge Branick / Judge Branick to R. Jones / R. Jones to Judge Branick
- Map of “Providence On Major” in correlation to Fairfield Subdivision and Westchase Village (Map was taken from Application 13203 page 22 of 206 / Section – “Supporting Documentation for the Site Information Form”)
Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact myself at the address below.
Respectfully Remaining,
Fairfield Subdivision HOA
Rob Jones – President
3698 Canyon Ln
Beaumont, Texas 77713
Fairfieldsubdivision@gmail.com
CC:
The Honorable Jeff Branick, County Judge, Jefferson – jbranick@co.jefferson.tx.us
Attachments:
Fairfield – Email of Opposition to City and County Officials
Fairfield – Map of Correlation to Providence on Major
Fairfield – Petition of Opposition to Multifamily Complex
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