Mr Dreiling, I just wanted to touch base quickly.
We were told late Friday afternoon that the final plans for the store to be located at the front of Summerlake will be submitted tomorrow night, Tuesday September 20th at the Alexandria Planning and Zoning meeting. Several residents hit the streets this weekend with flyers and numerous signs have gone up throughout the subdivision announcing the meeting and asking for attendance. Overwhelmingly the residents of Summerlake have spoke out in opposition of your proposed store. The main objections are not about the store itself or what it may or may not look like. No, the main objection raised was that the store will share the ONLY entrance into our subdivision as it's only entrance. The residents, many of whom have very young children, are very concerned over the increased traffic in and out of our subdivision. There are also many residents with teenagers who are just beginning to drive, or will get their driver's license in the next couple of years. They are concerned about the increased risk their children will face getting in and out of our subdivision. Our blog about the store, http://
I am asking you today to please stop and think about our children's safety and consider another location for the store.
Alexandria, KY is a growing community and we believe that a store such as this could do well if located at the right property. There are numerous commercial properties located within 1/2 mile of this proposed store. Two of those lots are located directly across US 27 next to an already well established farm equipment store. The other sites located directly across the street also have 2 ways to access and exit the store, as well as having access to a stop light, and within walking distance of the Campbell County High School. No doubt the students of Campbell County High School would find a store by their school very convenient and be big supporters of the store. In addition to the students the people of Summerlake would be able to access the store easily. The store would also be located on the side of the road that is traveling south, which is the direction most commuters coming home from work will be traveling. If it is located where it is proposed, drivers on their way home would have to cross a 4 lane road twice without the aid of a stoplight just to get in and out of the store. If it is put across the street it will be VERY easy for southbound drivers on their way home from jobs in Cincinnati to get in and out (just like the Dollar General store located about 3 miles down the road) I can guarantee you that if you call your store manager of the store located 3 miles south of this proposed location they would tell you without a doubt much of it's success comes from them being on the southbound side of the road.
Mr Brimner has been outstanding to speak with during this process, and Michael the district manager has been very helpful as well. The stores featured in my original email to you on August 21 have. for the most part, been taken care of and members of the communities located near those stores are very grateful.
Please reconsider this store and it's location. I would be more than happy to discuss any questions you might have. You can reach me at volffas@gmail.com
I appreciate your time,
Andy Schabell
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