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As a new resident to Telfair, and some living in close proximity of Hwy 59 I wanted to take fellow City-data Telfair resident user's help in the following:
Who is responsible for building the wall along the Highway? City or Property Developer ? (Newland communities in this case)
What is the procedure to petition for the same?
Apart from being an eye sore, this is also getting to be a noise hazard. When we were talking to our builder, they mentioned that it is something in the works and perhaps we should approach the HOA once we move in. I'm sure this is an issue for people living along Mendenhall way, Ralston Branch, Lytham Ct etc.
I see these 10 foot walls on all other major communities along 59 and Sam Houston, why is it that Newland has neglected Telfair?
It is usually a question of the chicken or the egg. If a subdivision already exists and they want to add a road, they will erect a wall. If the road is already there and a subdivision is built next to it - they usually will not.
It is usually a question of the chicken or the egg. If a subdivision already exists and they want to add a road, they will erect a wall. If the road is already there and a subdivision is built next to it - they usually will not.
Well that is definitely not fair if it is the rule or the law. If we were to petition, should we contact the State or Developer?
"Contact the HOA" (to me) means the neighborhood is going to pay for it. Check the HOA by-laws. It could either have to be voted in, or the HOA could force everyone to pay up immediately (not likely), or a little more year by year for several years until they have enough fund to put a down payment on a "mortgage" of millions of dollars for a new fence and maintenance that goes along with it. Meanwhile, the HOA fees will still rise every year to the point of being a deterrent to buy into the neighborhood.
On a side note, I never understood the mentality of putting Telfair, Greatwood, RiverPark, etc butted up to one of the busiest freeways in the country. Take a drive down the east part of South 610, and consider that having a look into the crystal ball.
Well that is definitely not fair if it is the rule or the law. If we were to petition, should we contact the State or Developer?
I would say it is fair. The developer knew the freeway was there when they built and you knew the freeway was there when you bought. Why should everyone's taxes pay for your wall?
The state will only pay for the wall if they choose to put a new highway near an existing subdivision.
I would say it is fair. The developer knew the freeway was there when they built and you knew the freeway was there when you bought. Why should everyone's taxes pay for your wall?
The state will only pay for the wall if they choose to put a new highway near an existing subdivision.
This.
It's like buying a house next to a city dump - and then complaining about the smell.
I would say it is fair. The developer knew the freeway was there when they built and you knew the freeway was there when you bought. Why should everyone's taxes pay for your wall?
The state will only pay for the wall if they choose to put a new highway near an existing subdivision.
Exactly. It's like buying next to train tracks and then complaining about the train.
I've been wondering about those noise cancelling walls for a long time.
And my guess is .... that taxpayers end up paying for "rich people's privacy"
because you are not going to find those huge nice walls in poorer neighborhoods.
It's like buying a house next to a city dump - and then complaining about the smell.
Yep, people don't want take responsibly for their actions. You bought a house and want to complain, maybe you should have bought a different house or did your homework. Oh wait maybe the builder gave you a good discount on the house and if not you will take a major hit when you sell?
My current house, no rear neighbors and there will never be with a major retention pond, single stories on each side of me. Back center of the subdivision so any traffic coming past me is to only the homes around me and far enough away from the major roads for little noise.
Whenever choosing a house, immediate vicinity has to be part of the decision.
If you are near a busy street, back up to a commercial building (or vacant space that easily could become commercial), or are next to the big power lines or a railroad track - it is going to affect quality of life - and re-sale value.
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