Save the White Rock Lake Skyline – Say NO to proposed rezoning to allow high-density development at Grand/Garland/Gaston

A Florida based property development group has requested rezoning and deed restriction changes to the 4 acres located at Garland/Grand/Gaston. The property was formerly occupied by The Lot and Local Traveler restaurants and is adjacent to the White Rock Creek Greenbelt and Santa Fe Trail.

• The new development, The Trailhead, is proposed as an 8 story, 320 apartment development with 10,000-20,000 sq ft of commercial space - this a high-density development in our low-medium density community. It is incongruent with the existing neighborhood.

• It will be situated at an intersection already in the grips of serious traffic congestion. The addition of a significant number of vehicles at the confluence of the intersection of the Grand/Garland/Gaston will exacerbate the situation.

• The 87 ft height/8 stories (currently restricted to 54 ft/ 4 stories) and 90% property use (currently deed restricted to 60%) could negatively impact the skyline from areas north of White Rock Creek, including White Rock Lake Spillway Overlook, White Rock Lake Park and Trail.

• Property values for areas north and east of White Rock Creek might be unfavorably impacted.

• The effect on the environment and wildlife with run off and light pollution were not addressed in the rezoning request.

This development will not be a win for current East Dallas residents or the friends of White Rock Lake.