Residents of Lawrence FM 1392 cherish their peaceful community and the quality of life it currently offers. We do not support the proposed 125-site Casa Feliz RV Park, which plans to include additional amenities, threatening to disrupt the environment we hold dear. Our community has thrived on its tranquil and safe atmosphere, which is now at risk.

The project threatens an increase in traffic volume that our narrow roads are ill-equipped to handle. Traffic congestion not only leads to frustration but significantly heightens the risk of accidents in an area where safety is a primary concern for residents.

Noise from constant construction activities and eventual RV park operations would disturb the calm that residents currently enjoy. Lawrence is home to families and individuals who chose this area for its serenity, which would be compromised with an influx of noise and light pollution.

Furthermore, such a development stands to alter the very character of our community. The open spaces and rural charm are essential aspects that define FM 1392. Allowing this project would pave the way for further expansions and commercializations that could lead to an irreversible change in our home.

Join us in standing against the Casa Feliz RV Park proposal. By signing this petition, you support a community striving to preserve its identity and protect its environment for current and future generations. Let us uphold the values that make our area unique and keep FM 1392 the way it is. Please, sign this petition.

 

In the event this we cannot stop we have asked the County to the following previsions be applied to the RV Park. Will we get them? Unsure but they are fair and reasonable.  Signatures on this protest will be included with these previsions 

FORMAL COMMUNITY PETITION AND REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS

Proposed RV Park Development – FM 1392, Terrell, Texas

 

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the Lawrence / FM 1392 area of Kaufman County, Texas, hereby submit this formal petition regarding the proposed RV park development, known as Casa Feliz RV Park and/or The Vista at Terrell ("the Development").

This petition is submitted in the interest of protecting public safety, property rights, environmental integrity, infrastructure capacity, and the established residential character of our community.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the proposed Development is located within or adjacent to an established residential area; and

WHEREAS, the Development raises substantial concerns related to traffic safety, infrastructure capacity, environmental impacts, noise, lighting, property values, and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned residents have a vested interest in ensuring that any development does not unreasonably interfere with the use, enjoyment, safety, privacy, and value of their properties;

NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned respectfully request that the following conditions be required, imposed, and enforced:

 

Density & Use Limitations

-           The Total Number of RV Sites shall be reduced to a level of compatible with existing road way (the private road its located on & FM 1392) Infrastructure and roadway capacity.

-          Development shall be listed to short-term occupancy ONLY and shall not fuction as a long-term or permanent housing with clearly defined & enforceable maximum length stays.

-          No RV over 5yrs old and be in road worthy conditions as not to tear up the existing roadway or leak fluids into our water supply, surrounding livestock and or pools.

 

Traffic & Roadway Safety 

-          Licensed Independent Traffic Impact Study to be completed prior to plans for a turn lane be submitted to TXDOT.

-          Plans included a dedicated turn lane for onto and off the Private Road to gain access to the RV Park, specifically addressing Limited Visibility, Traffic Volume and Safety Hazards.

-          Necessary roadway improvements to the unnamed Private Road this RV Park will sit on (currently listed on maps as Easement FM 1392) to be done by Casa Feliz and not as a promise to residents on that road if they approve RV Park.

-          10yr plan for upkeep of road, turn lane along with timeline In which maintenance and upkeep will be completed.

Security & Onsite Management

-          Controlled, Gated Access

-          On Site Management or security Personnel that is present 24/7/365

-          All Cameras, Lights shall be strictly limited ot the interior of the development and shall not capture or shire on to adjacent private properties

-          Lighting Intensity, Placement Shall be regulated to preserve the rural and residential character the surrounding residents already have

Noise & Nuisance Control 

-          Enforceable Quite Hours implemented and strictly maintained

-          Restrictions on Generators, Amplified Sound, Outdoor Gatherings, Events that may create disturbances to the peace the current surrounding residents now have

Environmental & Infrastructure Protection

-          Licensed, Third Party Environmental and Noise impact study to be completed prior to construction

-          Licensed, Third Party Property Value Impact Study assessment to be completed prior to construction

-          Safeguards to prevent wastewater system failure, contamination, runoff and excess resource demand with an insurance policy to cover those said events.

-          Exact Sewer or Water Treatment Plant along with design and placement.

-          If placement is near surrounding housing, safeguards for noise, smell and sights be put in place in addition to a 8-10ft Privacy fence with noise barrier.

Physical Buffering & Barriers

-          Continuous 8-10ft Privacy Fence and Noise Barrier to be installed between the development and all adjacent properties prior to construction starting.

Hazard & Use Restrictions 

-          No Propane Station, No Propane Refill Station or similar hazard use facilities on site.

Emergency Preparedness

-          Emergency Preparedness Plan for fire, explosion, contamination and evacuation.

-          Emergency vehicle access and plans if said access cannot be obtained

-          Planned and implemented ways to stop the spread of a fire between RVS and other Casa Feliz Owned Property.

-          Burn Ban, during times of a burn ban signs placed around property letting RVS know they cannot burn, grill or use fire outside of their RVS with strict enforcement.

 

Conclusion:

The undersigned do not oppose responsible development. However, absent the above conditions, the proposed project presents a substantial risk to public safety, environmental stability, property values and established quite, peaceful, private, farming characteristics of our community. 

We respectfully request that all the relevant authorities deny approval of this project. If a deny cannot be given we respectfully request the above listed conditions are fully incorporated, enforceable and legally binding.