HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-00 Comments (2)To Whom It May Concern,
I have just recently noticed a sign on the porch, behind a lawn chair, at the
residence of Robert Repine at 200 Riverdale Circle in Stephenson, that says they are
applying for a conditional use permit. I called the number on the sign to inquire about
their intentions and learned that they would like to make their home an assisted living
facility. I have a neighboring property to theirs and have some real concerns.
First, it is commonly known in this subdivision that the permits for these drain
fields may have been obtained by some questionable means. No one here has a drainfield
for more that a three-bedroom perk. The drainfield for the Repine residence is directly
adjacent to two other drainfields. One of these is not currently in use, but may be in the
near future. Mr. Repine's drainfield would need to be considerably enlarged to accept
several more residents. This would, most likely, impact the other existing fields. This
whole area is known for not draining very well. Several of the existing fields currently
show signs of seepage. Add to that fact, that all these lots are on wells. This makes for a
poor location to expand a residence to a multi -living facility.
Secondly, the Repines are currently operating a construction business out of that
same residence. He has several pieces of equipment and surplus building supplies at this
location. We have to listen to the noise and smell the fumes of this equipment coming and
going all hours of the day and night, even on weekends when the rest of us are trying to
spend a quiet weekend with our families. Many of the families have children riding bikes
on our roads. How long until one of those kids runs out in front of that truck? Now, they
want to add even more traffic! This is in violation of the Opequon Estates covenants.
These regulations are established to protect everyone in a neighborhood and their property
values from these exact situations.
However this situation is finally resolved, I will still be a neighbor of the Repines.
So I won't come to any meetings and I'm not going to sign this letter for fear of causing a
neighborhood fued. I sincerely hope that as the Frederick County officials consider this
request, that they consider all people involved and not just the ones at the Repine
residence.
Sincerely,
An Opequon Estates Resident