Construction Project - New Roof

We had some construction today on Building #7 (1861, 1863, and 1865).  Feazel, inc. put on a new roof, using a crew of nineteen workers.  They started around 7:30 AM and finished about 4:00 PM.

Armed Robbery in the Area

This armed robbery happened on Wednesday (6/28/2023) at 11:00 AM.  In brief, the victim was eastbound on Livingston when the criminal rear ended him.  The victim pulled over and got out to examine the damage, when the criminal got out of his own car and pointed a pistol at the victim, telling him that his car isn't worth his life.

Well, he's right about that one.

This isn't some three in the morning robbery outside a bar, where everyone's half in the bag.  This is eleven in the morning on a well trafficked street, right outside our condominium complex.

Armed Robbery Location

Here's a link to the police report: CPD Report

To the best of my knowledge, the criminals haven't been caught, and I doubt they will be.  All I can say is be careful.

Ordinance #0184-2023 Defeated

On Monday, June 26th 2023 at 6:30 PM the Columbus City Council met to vote on the ordinance #0184-2023.  This would have allowed the rezoning of 1555 McNaughten Road to permit a developer to build an apartment complex of 126 units.  The area is currently zoned to permit construction of single family homes - not apartment complexes.

Spring Flowers and Trees in April 2023

 One thing I really enjoy about our neighborhood are the flowers and flowering trees that were planted some years back.  I think they look just a little better every year.

Click on each photo to enlarge it.

Train Wreck

 Early this morning there was a traffic accident at the intersection of McNaughten Rd and Little Brook.  Here are a few photos.

Neighborhood Neatness

I saw this on November 7^th, 2022, a Monday evening.  This cart belongs to the Dollar General store across the street, and very likely was discarded by pedestrians taking a short cut through McNaughten Village, which as all residents know is private property and labeled as such, complete with No Trespassing and No Solicitation signage.

Discarded Cart

Art or Eyesore?

I, personally, believe items like this detract from the pastoral ambiance of McNaughten Village.  I also tend to think that people who leave junk like this behind them will also drop litter and may casually look for a target of opportunity - an unlocked car or pickup truck.

Maybe it's past time to install a gate, or better yet, eliminate the walk altogether.

Development Meeting

I got this from Skip Dodson, of the McNaughten Road Neighbors for Safety group on FaceBook.  I don't know how many people are aware of this 296 unit development, but unless it is stopped we'll have three or four times the traffic on McNaughten Road that we have now.

The most important 198 McNaughten Apartment Project Meeting to date is October 19, 6:00 p.m., 1184 Barnett Rd, Council Community Hours. 

This is your chance to talk directly to Council about why this is not an acceptable project for the community. Council will not vote at this meeting. The purpose is for them to hear what the community has to say on this or any other issue you want to raise.

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SPEAK, PLEASE COME ANYWAY.  We need to pack the house to demonstrate the community’s opposition to this 296 unit apartment project.

The Far East Area Commission (FEAC) has voted no, the Development Commission has voted no. This is the last, AND MOST IMPORTANT leg of our 3 year journey to make sure this 25.7 acre parcel, and other parcels, in the McNaughten Community are developed in a way that preserves the single family home character of our community and minimizes McNaughten Rd. traffic congestion.

WE NEED EVERY PERSON WE CAN GET TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.