Last evening's withdrawal of the property abandonment issue relating to the Kohls development demonstrates that our City Council does listen to its citizens. Whether the vote would have been three to two or whatever, resident voices were finally heard and with the writing on the wall, the developer relented.
Make no mistake, however, this property will be developed as it is far too expensive to lay idle. That being said, can the Planning Commission show us a plan that adheres to the city's ordinance on big boxes-certainly. Holding resolute to the standards that are currently in place regarding the size of retail outlets, landscaping standards, and buffer restraints are but only the beginning of this process.

For any new development I would require the following:
First, it has to be economically positive for the city. It must be revenue positive after the costs of the city infrastructure has been added to the project.
Second, does it add to the quality of life for all Peachtree City residents. If it adds to traffic woes, creates noise or light problems, or has insufficient buffer from residential areas, why propose it.
Third, is it totally within the scope of the master plan for Peachtree City. Clear cutting property for the sake of making it easier for construction is a non starter.
With an ongoing drought, and a rapidly diminishing amount of property that can be developed we must be more demanding of those who wish to commercialize our city. Sure, these standards are high, but this is Peachtree City the planned community in which we chose to live.
I ask for your vote this November and if elected, these standards I wiil maintain as your Councilman.
Mike King
Candidate Post 2