Watkins Ford Road is one of the few rural roads remaining in our area.  The current zoning request for the proposed Atkins Farm subdivision is a very high density proposal of 219 homes on 7,000 square feet lots, which we think would negatively impact the community on multiple fronts.

Our petition asks that a low density zoning classification be applied to this plan, which would lessen impact and disadvantage to the area.  

·  Watkins Ford Road is a major thoroughfare with >2,000 vehicles daily. 

·  It is a poorly maintained road. 

·  Intersections at High Point Road and Highway 66 are highly congested during certain times of the day. 

·  There are numerous subdivisions under construction or planned on Watkins Ford Road, Teague Lane, Ogden School Road and Highway 66 totaling 4000+ homes and/or multi-family dwellings, either planned or already constructed.

·  We have stormwater runoff concerns, as this impacts Idlewild Road Branch and the Abbotts Creek Watershed, which are already subject to frequent flooding.