I am unhappy with the short notice given regarding this meeting. Hopefully the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals will truly listen to the valid concerns of the citizens regarding the size of this development which is too large for the area.

It is also my belief that since Mr. Foulkrod is a member of the board, he should admit on record the contributions he received for his campaign from the developer. I understand this practice is not illegal but should be stated by Mr. Foulkrod for full disclosure.

Quick meeting? Walked by at about 7pm. Drove up at 7:50 no cars.

9/18 meeting update....Builder withdraws appeal...meeting adjourned.

Next important meeting is next Wednesday, September 26 @ 8PM. Please plan on attending.

Oakland Township Supervisor posted a Notice of Public Hearing in the Sept. 6 edition of the Rochester Post advising the public that there will be a public hearing on an application submitted by Moceri/DM Investments requesting approval of Special Accommodation Use under Ordinance section 16.15.00 for the proposed Blossom Ridge senior living development. The notice can be read at Township link: http://www.oaklandtownship.org/Portals/0/Document/SAU%20Public%20Hearing%20Notice.pdf

If you'd like to know more, or find out how your voice can be heard, email the brreferendumactiongroup@hotmail.com

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Oakland Township Residents,

Here's an update....on Tuesday 10/9, Board of Trustee Supervisor, Joan Fogler, recommended to the Board that they approve the August 15, 2012 rezoning application submitted by the developer of Blossom Ridge under the Special Accommodation Use (SAU) ordinance. After much debate and resident input the Board VOTED AGAINST the motion to approve the SAU application on a 4 - 3 vote! Trustees Bailey, Thomas, Workings and McKay voted against this motion which in the opinion of the residents and outside legal counsel was the correct legal action by the Board. Following this vote, Trustee Thomas proposed a new motion to neither approve or deny, but to postpone the consideration of the SAU application until the referendum petition process is completed, and if the electorate reject the Blossom Ridge rezoning approved by the Board of Trustees on August 14, 2012, then the Board will consider the SAU application on its merits. Assuming township validation of the submitted petitions, the ballot vote would be scheduled for Feb. 26, 2013 in a special election. If the SAU application is considered due to a rejection of the original rezoning application by the electorate, the newly elected Board which will be sworn into office on Nov. 20, 2012, will be the Board to consider the SAU application.

If you'd like to receive email updates, or find out how you can get involved, email the Blossom Ridge Referendum Action Group @ brreferendumactiongroup@hotmail.com