Info

A local developer asked CFF and the Greentrees community to comment on their preliminary plans for development of The Village at Town Center, a conventionally designed 116-lot residential development on a 32-acre parcel located between the City Airport and the Greentrees subdivision. CFF pointed out some concerns that should be addressed during the planning stages, and offered some new ideas for the developer's consideration. The developer, James Genereaux, sent three letters to CFF. Two of those letters were put on this web page. CFF understands that often when information is "interpreted" it can easily be "mis-interpreted", and so whenever possible CFF prefers to provide the actual language contained in documents, rather than summarize. However, on April 27, 2002, CFF received a letter from Mr. Genereaux's attorney claiming that "publication" of those letters on the web page "constituted infringement" of Mr. Genereaux "copyright in such documents". The lawyer's letter claimed that reprinting the letters on CFF's web site entitled Mr. Genereaux to "recover his actual damages resulting from the publication as well as receive injunctive relief." The lawyer also requested "the name of the individual" who took the photographs of the property slated for development, in order to "investigate whether action is warranted." On June 18, 2002, CFF Directors met with Mr. Genereaux to discuss his development proposal. Mr. Genereaux presented considerable background material and a revised development plan. He also offered access to his engineers to CFF supporters who were particularly concerned about the effects of stormwater runoff from the property in question. As a direct result of comments from CFF and other members of the community, and dialog between CFF and the engineers, the developer has made considerable alterations to the project. The proposed development plan now provides for more undisturbed native vegetation, more open space, and an improved stormwater management system.