Dr. Sheila Dunn,
I called every Council person to urge them to vote against this. When a co-worker called Dottie Sherrill for the same reason, Mr. Sherrill verbally abused her, saying: "you people were just told to call here. You don't know what you're talking about". I'd like to think that Council members listened to their constituents. In this case, I know it didn't happen.
Paul Littman,
I feel that we have not had enough time to get the facts on this development. I am concerned by the way our town rushed to grant this request for rezoning, especially given that the community was cleary divided on the issue. This decision will forever change the Weaverville we know today. A decision of such magnitude deserves a thorough disscusion within the community, and I feel that our rights to have this precious time and dialouge were stolen from the fine citizens our of town.
Kurt Irmiter,
It is extremely important that we as a community slow down and step back in terms of continued growth. We need an new comprehensive plan that we are certain reflects the views of the majority of Weaverville in terms of where we end up 10-30 and 50 years from now!
Tom Garden,
My office is just outside ETJ. I agree that 85 acres will engulf what we know as Weaverville.
Ivy Gordon,
I moved to Weaverville because of the small hometown feeling and I do not want that destroyed !!!
Peggy Deitz,
I just went to Tunnel road to shop today -it was a major traffic jam. Do we really want Weaverville Blvd to be that way? NO!!!!
David Black,
Protect our Weaverville. Keep Wal-Mart out!
Daron Strub,
Please take the advise of someone who moved here to get away from this type of development/sprawl in Atlanta. Don't do this just for the tax base which is what this looks like.
Renee Garcia,
We don't want to look like every other cookie/cutter town in everywhere USA. Keep our distinct personality!!!
John Garcia,
We don't mind driving to other shopping centers to preserve the integrity of Weaverville's small town unique persona.
Riva Gordon,
I moved to Weaverville 12 years ago becase of the small town feel and that is the way I want it stay. If I want tp patronize LOwes or Target I can drive 10 minutes away to Asheville. We do not need a shopping development and I will not patronize any of the new arrivals. Sincereley, Riva Gordon
William B. Cheek (Bill),
This monster borders our family farm.
jody ochs,
I would not have a problem at all with a Lowe's or a Target (MUCH BETTER THAN WALMART), but I too do not want a "Tunnel Road" anywhere near Weaverville. I know that the town needs more tax dollars and I would be much more interested in an ABC store to bring those dollars in.
Robin Payne,
Please take the residents into consideration. Let's keep Weaverville small town USA - just like it was meant to be. These stores are only a 10 minute drive away!!
Lynn Staton,
This project has been foisted upon us with the usual secrecy and the bare minimum of legal notice. Laura Spence,
Please.... let's all wake up and make good choices for this beautiful town, preserving the beauty, peacefulness, friendliness along with the plant and animal life.
Donna Tully,
I'm all for not having to trek to Asheville for everything but there must be a way to have convenience and mindful development at the same time.
susan stewart,
I am personally opposed to any big box development because I believe we don't need more big boxes period here or anywhere for that matter. Enough is enough. Presevation of open space and our natural heritage is much more important than any place. We would all be better off if we shopped less, spent less, built small, walked in nature more and enjoyed a pollution free sunset and sunrise, smelled the wildflowers and flourished in a health environment.
Diane English,
Way to go! Just how much in bribes and promises did the council get!
Marian E. Schleicher,
Please, please don't allow Weaverville to become "Anywhere", USA.I have lived here since 1973.I highly value this quaint town and would love it to retain it's small town atmosphere. I don't object to progress, but this plan will completely change our lovely town and NOT for the better,forever. Can't we start this a little smaller? What would the harm be in that?
Katherine Macoy,
Stop the thoughtless proliferation ofdevelopments.
Sunya Kjolhede,
Although we do not live within Weaverville city limits, we do live just outside the city, in Alexander. Our lives will be very much affected by this proposed Monster Mall, in terms of traffic (air pollution, noise, congestion) and slso light and visual pollution. THE WORLD DOES NOT NEED MORE MALLS-- PLEASE REVOKE YOUR DECISION!
Richard Fireman,
We need to maintain the character of Weaverville. I will NOT shop at any megaboxes in Weaverville I can use Lowes or Home Depot or Wall Mart or Tractor Supply in Asheville. I want Weaverville to remain a charming Hamlet. Richard Fireman
Nancy Fleming,
I moved to Weaverville to live in a small town. Many opportunities for shopping in the larger "chains" are just fifteen minutes from Weaverville. I am opposed to duplication of larger stores that will alter the face of Weaverville. We are unique, please let us still be able to know our neighbors and the business people that have established a great community. This is way too much land to be used for these stores.
Elizabeth Strub,
What Weaverville does has a huge impact on the surrounding community and the future!
,
I have written letters and given m opinion to council members in a thoughtful and rspectful way. All of which seems tohave fallen on deaf ears. Weaverville is a unique gem of a town. There are opportunities very close at hand to do all the shopping anyone could want but not other wonderful towns where one could live. I believe it is too big a decision to be made so hastily and there is too much at stake.
,
I love the atmosphere of Weaverville, sm town, local businesses, rather than huge chain/bigbox stores. Growth is inevitable. I would rather have a town that is quaint, like Black Mountain is and not like Asheville's Tunnel Road nor the Arden area. I don't mind driving out of my way to shop, in fact, that would be preferred to having an awful, horrible Wal-Mart here!!!
Jennifer Ramming,
I don"t know if I am ETJ! We are one mile toward weaverville from the municipal pool behined the highschool.
Connie Morris,
Growth is inevitable, but needs to selective and managed. There are other towns that serve as examples of how this can be accomplished. I don't want Weaverville to become Tunnel Road. Please, NO Walmart!
Jennifer and Scott Ramming,
We moved to Weaverville because it feels like a thriving, happy, family oriented place to raise children and livestock. Weaverville sustains boutique stores owned and run by local people who we recognize and support. We did NOT choose to live in Asheville because of the lack of planning and therefore traffic and eyesores exhibited on Patton, Tunnel, and Merrimon. We KNOW there is another way because we come from a place (Vermont) where they do not generally accept this kind of sprawling development. We can do better here if we care to.
Eddie Heath,
There needs to be a balance. New business brings jobs and taxes for residents. It also brings more traffic & congestion.
Donna Tully,
I am for development as long as it is done with conscience.
Linda Coates,
We need a Walmart. Don't like to go to Asheville to that one. Go for almart over Target. Walmart is for everyone. They have a great selection in everything. We also need a nice restaurant to eatat. J&S/steak house/fish house.Something!
Barbara Gentry,
Ishop Roses, Ace, Food Lion, CVS. Sometimes I go to K-Mart and Patton. I have NOT and will NOT go to WaMart. 15minutes to drive to Patton is close enough.20 minutes to Lowes. If Walmart was a good neighbor they would not have so many lawsuits.
Patric Fitzsimmons,
Smart, reasonable development is what we need in Weaverville. We need to annex more so we can manage development in our area.
Peggy Deitz,
R-1zoning should not be changed. Citizens that have bought or built in areas that are residential should not have to worry about commercial being built right next door to their home.
cici,
We need organization!! We need representation!! Thanks for doing this .
Rob Chason,
Weaverville is a great place to live, isn't it? 3) depends on cocept of shopping facility4) need realistic approach to prevent cost and use issues- yes and no. 5) see question 2. 6) nt necessarily.
Chris Bauer,
3) except for industrial
Billie Davison,
It's a shame Weaverville has opted to sell out. The locals don't have any idea what is being given up- when they figure it out, it will be too late.
Jim Taylor,
I know things grow in small towns. It would be nice if we grow, but also keep some of our home roots, not as an eye sore. Please do not butcher our homes or our mountains for money.
Tera Broughton,
I enjoy living in Weaverville because of the "small town" environment - the sense of community - friendliness. I love the natural green land and trees that engulf Weaverville. I am proud to be a citizen of a town that has been a part of "Tree City USA" for many years. When I heard about the recent development ideas, I called the town hall representatives to give my vote. Upon calling Dottie Sherrill, some irate man answered her phone and "took a message." The man did not welcome my vote on the development, but instead questioned and argued my vote in a very impolite manner. As a Weaverville citizen, I do not feel that my vote for "NO" was heard by my representatives, nor do I feel the comfort that my Weaverville representatives are taking what I, as a citizen, have to say seriously. Please, really think about the level of development in Weaverville before committing to something that may be a financial investment but a “small town” and environmental loss that will affect the community.
Jo Ellen Wade,
One of the joys of living in Mars Hill is the convenient, LIMITED shopping in the Weaverville area. The Weaver Blvd area stores provide almost everything you need, and the downtown is glorious for specialty stores and great eats. Big Box development is nothing more than a blight and mass congestion! Asheville is only TEN MINUTES away, for heavens sake!!
Karen Mazza,
I work in Weaverville. Question #3: Think they should be smaller.
anonymous,
Development is going to happen. The most important thing in my view is how that development is influenced by the concerned citizens of the area. Strict standards need to be set to insure that development inhances the beauty of the area as much as possible
Diane English,
I'm in the county, 5 minutes from Weaverville. The proposed development will have a huge impact on our quality of life. Let's do the right thing and keep out Wal-Mart. Go for Cosco!
Carla Mitchell,
1.--I think you have to see to it that you are informed 3.--I think this question is vague and would have to be considered more on a case by case basis. I think the size of this proposed development is overwhelming for our small town. I also think it will be the tip of the iceburg, and once this type of development starts they may be no stopping it. I will drive to Asheville any time I need to. As a downtown business owner I appreciate the loyalty of our local customers. I know development will happen, but I feel a better plan (or at the very least an alternative plan)should be considered.
Al Bradley,
Say NO to WAL-MART!!!!!! It is part of the EVIL EMPIRE!!!!
anonymous,
It really is ashame the town manager and council are so secretive on issues. WE voted them in to be our voice and they seem to have their on focus like climbing the policitcal ladder. Help the people you voted in, be a humble servent, the keeper of our town. WAke up...... and get off your high horse.
Paula Bishop,
I am considering moving to Weaverville so I am concerned about development there.
Erin Everett,
Development in Weaverville is already too much! Please limit development in this quaint small town to keep it like it is. Big development will ruin this town.
Scott G. Olson, Sr.,
Weaverville is UNIQUELY rural, small, quaint, quiet, clean, friendly, slow. If the MAJORITY of it's citizens don't care about these attributes, then lets just do like Charlotte and let the developers have their way. I think not.
Renee Garcia,
Let's be smart about developing our area so that it retains the quaintness that we love.
Elizabeth Swann,
I think that with Asheville turning into shaved mountains,buildings, and parking lots, we need to save some part of our beautiful mountains to enjoy the beauty that Western North Carolina is known for and draws their income from.
Susan Hutchinson,
I live in Flat Creek and visit Weaverville almost daily
Julie Brandt,
Live about 2 miles from City limits.
william b. cheek,
we live in ETJ, cannot vote for town council or mayor, yet we get this shopping center in our back yard.
anonymous,
I think they should keep commercial development all in one place. I would choose a Target over a WalMart.
anonymous,
I know that development will come north ... but I'd like to see it farther out of town.
anonymous,
Why arent the citizens aware of this? Why is an email the only way that our community finds out about this? I think there should be more community awareness before we should take on such large projects!
anonymous,
I'm not entirely clear what you mean by "Big Box", but I doubt that I want it!
Mel Kelley,
i AM MORE INFORMED THAN SOME BUT ONLY BECAUSE I MAKE IT MY BUSINESS - IT SHOULDN'T BE SO HARD TO FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON! THIS IS OUR TOWN - WE DESERVE TO KNOW!
anonymous,
Spend most of my time inside Weaverville City Limits
anonymous,
NO No NO to big stores and restaurnats. Hamburg Mtn is a good example of destruction. Development could have been done with esthecis in mind.
anonymous,
I already hate the development in Weaverville, along the 'strip.' There is so much potential for beauty and pedestrian friendly commercial development. Sidewalks, trees, and pedestrian walkways would greatly enhance what's already there., so that one could actually WALK from one side of the street to the other! What a concept.
anonymous,
Annexed into Woodfin this year
Catherine Horan,
Concerned about loss of safety due to vehicle traffic on Monticello Rd. and loss of meadows.
jerome chambless,
Please do not add another mall.
sandi chambless,
no more big shopping centers
Emily Matchus,
Try to work w/ the town & keep Weaverville a small tight community. People should pay attention to community & not just $ & industry. Comment on #6: Absolutely not; there are too many anyway!
Vinie Floriani,
We need zoning and contained development
Randall P. Harrison,
Like small town setting
Chelsey McCancess,
I like some of it but not all of it
Ryan Bunch,
I think the overdeveloping of Weaverville removes its small town charm and lets corporations exploit us with their economic imperialistic move on our area.
Robert S. Gursky,
No to Wal-Mart, yes to Lowe's
W. MacDonald,
Don't want big shopping center. Will put small businesses like mine (Upper Cut Inc.) out of business.
Kristy Stinnett,
Definitely no Wal-Mart!! There are too many near by anyway. It's growing too fast.
Beth Woody,
No!
Roy Turnbaugh,
Jupiter Rd.
Angela Couteel,
My Grandparents live on Monticello Rd.
Peter Waskiewilz,
require permeable surfaces
Tom Temofonte,
Be sensitive to area neighbors and be environmentally conscious.
Samantha Broughton,
Make enviromentally conscience buildings and take the citizens in mind when building in their backyard. Make the development enhance Weaverville's beauty.
John Ward,
No Walmart
Rick Mausu,
Looking forward to it.
Michael Neal,
The proposed development is not appropriate for the area in which it is proposed. It is out of character for the community.
Anonymous1,
Development is okay if it takes into account adequate green space & relocating folks.
Richard Hood,
Chain restaurants, large chain stores are all located 15 min. down the road in Asheville. The stores in Weaverville have everything a homeowner needs, if not, Asheville is only 15 min. Weaverville is a friendly, small town with unique shops that will be affected. These shops give the town character. #6) Definately Not!
Tina Mathis,
Considering our planet is being consumed by concrete buildings and paved roads and by that we suffer environmentally for having more natural spaces taken from us therefore limiting the building space would be in the best interest for all.
Liam Kelley Black,
I want to grow up here where I can play out on the street and still see stars in my backyard. I want Blue Mtn Pizza, Poppies and Flick Video and the Bakery to stay in business - I can walk there!
Karen Compton,
I think the large shopping complex proposed too large for Weaverville
Jim Compton,
We have a chance to keep Weaverville unique. I don't want us to look like US25S in asheville.
anonymous,
No Big Development
Michael L. Olivier,
I have a small business within Weaverville.
mary ashley cole,
I love my small town atmosphere, if I wanted to live in Asheville I would move 10 minutes but I love Weaverville.
anonymous,
In North Asheville, we feel very close to Weaverville. Our quality of life is impacted by the rural character of the land between Asheville and Weaverville, and by development there.
Linda Metzner,
Citizens should be polled for our input and decisions not made so quickly.
Theresa M. Wood,
Although I do not live in the jurisdiction of Weaverville it is my town. I shop, go to Dr. library there. One reason we picked our location is because of the ambience of Weaverville as our hometown.
Roger Wood,
Commercial growth is inevitable but development of this nature should be well thought out and made to conform to the desires of the community. There should not be a rush to accommodate. The community does not have to forfeit its uniqueness just to accommodate development. These big companies will build attractive buildings ONLY if they are made to. If they think they can build junk stores they will. The building must blend in with existing architecture, parking lots should be sized so that they do not present run off issues and signs can be visible without being offensive. Remember if they want our business they will be willing to work with the local residents.
anonymous,
Weaverville is a quaint and clean little community, but this progress will bring needed jobs closer. As for increasing traffic, I don't see how it will directly affect the main streets in any way; no more than the new Ingles Shopping Center already has. A Walmart and nicer shopping areas would be a welcome asset to this area.
anonymous,
#6) i agree with mrs. emily. walmarts are already too numerous and mr. hood said it best, anything we dont have can be found just 15 minutes down the road. community is important, and with big commercial entities invading our town, we'll slowly loose sight and appreciation for our uniquely small town friendly community.
Penny Olson,
Gone forever are small towns. How could we possibly have thought that Weaverville could continue to be "perfect". Our council has changed our lives and lost the faith of so many of us. When we vote for new members, let us be sure they know what small town means. Let them know that somewhere there are voices that can stop big name and big money stores. Let us be the voices.
chris burbine,
We need to gather, as concerned citizens, to defeat the decision to build a 500,000 square foot shopping center in weaverville, decieded by the undemocratic zoning board of weaverville. I, and others, will find every viable way to defeat this development, which will destroy Weaverville's way of life.
Nancy Nehls Nelson & Curtis Nelson,
Add another potential subdivision to your list of Weaverville developments. A sixty-four acre parcel has been sold for $4.5 million and the plan is to build 330 single family homes on that acreage. This land is all old growth hardwood. Access to the subdivision will be from Reems Creek Road (just west of Parker Cove Road). The subdivision will be visible on the western slopes behind Pleasant Grove Road on the south side of Reems Creek Road. The city of Weaverville has already approved water and the MSD already has a project # open to work on supplying sewer hook-up.
anonymous,
on question 2, some "medium sized" stores would be great especially to make asheville loose money and some population!!!
Richard D. Bernier ,
I hope this group is not 100% against new stores coming to Weaverville. In review of the comments I see over 70% of the people who dont wont the "Big Box" are not from the area or havent lived here over five years. They people who really matter here are the hard working people who made Weaverville the place were you wanted to move too!! These people need and wont the "Big Box" - cant you hear them or do you just wont things to be the same keeping the local people from having the "Big Box"? The "Big Box" could help all homeowners with a lower tax rate this not be a big deal with many of you hopwever just ask the working person!! I plan to come & listen to your group however if its just an "Anti Big Box" then I say its just not fair for the real people of Weaverville who made this place the best place to live. I will have an open mind - I hope this group does. Richard Bernier
anonymous,
I don't want this town to become another "interstate town." It is why I moved here.
Richard Bernier ,
I have been advised that the Wal-Mart is not going on the site of the mobile home park were we have so much protest!! Yes, no Wal-Mart at this location !! However, there will be a Lowes on this site. Yes, Wal-Mart will be nearby maybe up on the hill overlooking Lowes. This is the word on the street - check it out just might be the case here, now cant we all just get along if this is indeed true?
Steve Green,
The North View Moblie Home Park is again without water. The Owner James Bryson is bringing in water tanks, is this safe for the renters? Please have someone in this group look into this mess. Thanks
anonymous,
It is extremely unfortunate that the 'leadership' of Weaverville has sold out its unique, small-town attributes to the likes of Wal-Mart. It is hard to believe that a majority support the ruination of the quality of life found there in favor of yet another Wal-Mart. This signals the death knell of everything positive the community has to offer. It is a shameful decision.
Kevin Caldwell,
Are the city council members all from New York or Florida? 19/23 is ALREADY a nightmare around weaverville due to the mega-condos at the New Stock exit - not to mention, a mega-eyesore. Imagine what its going to be like if a new 90 acre Walmart (etc) opens up in the vicinity. WAY TO RUIN WEAVERVILEL AND THE NORTHERN AREA - WE'RE MOVING OUT FOR SURE...CANNOT STAND THIS KIND OF UNPLANNED, THOUGHTLESS, RAM-RODDING OF THE MOUNTAINS BY CARELESS OUTSIDERS.
Laura Norris,
I am concerned about the Wal-Mart that has been approved for Weaverville. Is there anything we can do at this point to stop it?
Josh Troop,
I feel that Weaverville does not exist in a void and that commercial and housing developments are innevitable. However, I do not like the way in which the town jumped into this development without working closer with its citizens. This development is not as focused on serving Weaverville as it is on serving Madison County and beyond. I would have preferred a different arrangement (I do not like Walmart, personally), but am satisfied that some sort of development will take place on the site. What ultimately has me concerned, however, is that I am not confidant that the town will insist that the developer adhere to any aesthetic "codes". Do any such "codes" even exist in Weaverville? Another fear is that the town may be viewing this development as a contrary use to the site's current situation. In other words, "anything would be better than what it is now". Asheville did this same thing with Walmart before on the Sayles site. However, this site is not a superfund site and Weaverville can take a stand and demand that certain features and structures be required (trees, proper abutments, walking trails, etc.) The county ordinances regarding environmental impact will most likely properly abate many of the concerns I read on the comment page. One final concern is that if the town can move ahead inspite of opposition and without reasonable accomodation of the democratic process, then what is keeping my property safe?
Sarah Hunter,
Weaverville is unique and beautiful because it lacks superstores like Walmart. Another small town bites the dust by the wrath of Walmart. My husband and I bought our first house here less than a year ago BECAUSE it was far from superstores. Now we are going to be within a mile of a huge development.
anonymous,
I am not in Weaverville city limits, but I own 3 acres 1 mile from downtown Weaverville and feel very invested in protecting Weaverville from the American style, hyper-consumerist development.
anonymous,
I have lived in Weaverville all my life and It saddens me to see what is happening to our town.Weaverville has grown alot since I was a child,However the small home town feal was still present.Wal-mart is the most horrible thing that could have happened to this town.The lives of everyone in and around Weaverville will change.Seems to me that everyone has forgotten our smalltown values where helping your neighbor was more important than the almighty dollar.Weaverville as we knew it is gone.I suggest that we at least protect the name of our old town Weaverville, and suggest to the councile members that they rename this place,that is no longer Weaverville.
anonymous,
Most people that did this survey are transplants it is these people that should leave Weaverville then the people who were raised and born here could have some peace