The letter to the editor from last week, April 14th, really spoke to many resident’s hearts. We are all very concerned about the projected growth in our beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. And the fire really put the fear of God in all of us. There are many more clear cut acres in Woodcreek North with atleast 8-10 inches of cedar mulch as far as the eye can see. It is another fire waiting to happen especially being in a severe drought and the burn ban which will go on for months. I have spoken to the local fire department and have been told there is really nothing they can do about forcing the developers to atleast remove the acres and acres of clear cut cedar. They own the land and we have no say in how they treat it. I must say, all the fire departments involved did an amazing job getting the fire out and monitoring it for days afterwards. Kudos to all of those brave men and women!
In this week’s edition, the article, “Dreaming of a Dark Sky”really hit home with what is coming before us. All the comments from Wimberley Valley sky admirers were beautifully written and said why our dark skies are so important and such a part of all our lives for those lucky enough to live here. Do the developers have any idea how fortunate Wimberley is to be designated as an International Dark Sky Community? I’m sure they don’t care what becomes of this little piece of heaven. Street lights will be installed on all the new roads that will soon be laid all over Woodcreek North. Residents will keep their outdoor lights on all night to feel safe.
I received my Hays County Appraisal today in the mail. The market value of the land was $45,600 which is very reasonable. I did have the chance to corner the developers one day two weeks ago. I told them I wanted to buy the lot behind me to protect all the wildlife and to continue to enjoy my peace and privacy. I asked him how much it would be and he threw out $100,000. So basically they are going to charge such outrageous prices that not many will be able to afford it. I would scrape the bottom of every bank account I have to keep the lot behind me. I find it abhorrent that the Wimberley Springs Partners are not atleast giving us the time of day, keeping us informed, and ignoring our requests to purchase a few lots to protect our way of life. This is not the way we treat people in our community.
I affirm the fact that we must stand united against the developers and pressure them to do the right thing. Atleast give us the respect we all deserve and keep us informed on what is coming down the pike. We can only hope they will do their best to protect the environment and habitat of so many creatures, including humans.
Sue Erickson
