As
President of the Hills of Beaverdam Homeowners Association, Inc., I had
remained neutral regarding the proposed Dog Park on the Killian
property. Mr. Roepnack has been meeting singularly and almost secretly
with five Asheville City staffers. His plan for the property decreases
the one acre lot around the Killian house to one third acre and places
dog parks on both sides. This will force the Flores
family to move and make it impossible for the Preservation Society to
do anything with the home (built in 1842 and believed to be the oldest
home in Asheville). The F family has preserved the interior
immaculately and wishes to buy the property. Loss in revenue to the
City of
Asheville in 20 years would be almost $100,000.00! cost to the City of
a dog park in 20 years would be at least $200,000.00!
A
dog park should not be placed in a residential zone. A dog park should
not be placed where nitrogen from the urine would go into a lake or pond
as experienced at the Azalea dog park which has polluted the pond and
killed the fish. (The increased nitrogen causes blue algae blooms which
remove oxygen from water so the fish die from lack of oxygen).
Dr. Hauser has written a preliminary
environmental assessment and recommends a detailed assessment be
performed as well as an evaluation by the U.S. Corp of Engineers before
proceeding. Their reports should be also be used to determine if a dog
park should be placed on this property at 284 Beaverdam Road between
Killian Road and Wild Cherry Road.
Would you like to have a dog park in your back yard?
Would you like to have a dog park in your back yard?
George
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