We are not against retirement communities, but the scale of this proposal is off the charts. In fact, if this proposal were scaled back to about one fourth the number of units, and no more than 2 stories, I might even support it. If this land cannot become green space for all county residents to enjoy, I would rather see a VERY SCALED BACK version of this proposal on the Tritt property than a subdivision, since a subdivision developer will surely cut down more trees. However, I would rather see a subdivision than the Isakson Living proposal in its current state. At least subdivision homes would be built at a size and density comparable to the surrounding community.
This proposal would create INTENSE density (21 units per acre) and building size (over 1000 ft long by 5 stories, 75 ft tall) that are unprecedented for residential areas in East Cobb County. My first-grader would be a junior in high school before the construction is finished, according to the developer's 10 year build out plan, and I do not want to see 100+ ft tall cranes on my neighborhood skyline for years to come. Lastly, this would essentially be an apartment complex in all but name - the size, height, density, layout, and outward appearance all scream apartment complex. Add to that the fact that senior residents never own their units, but rather put up an entry fee of $180,000-500,000 (their "deposit"), and monthly fees from $1900-$3700 (their "rent"), that will rise in the future, and the apartment complex comparison is complete. We do not need Post East Cobb!
Please see http://www.cceastcobb.com/1/post/2013/08/some-new-allies-and-petition-talking-points.html