Pleasantville Background
Say NO to High Density Development

Oppose the Lennar Campus Drive High-Density Project.

US Homes (Lennar) is attempting to override current zoning protections to build a 102-unit complex across three addresses on Campus Drive. We are a grassroots coalition dedicated to protecting Pleasantville from this irresponsible, high-impact growth. Join us to stop this.

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Core Concerns

  • Severe Traffic Impact: Site isolation risks gridlocking local roads.
  • Taxpayer Financial Trap: Private roads could become public liabilities.
  • Environmental Destruction: Massive basins threaten old-growth trees.
  • Village Character: High-density homes are out of scale with our community.
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Important Update

Planning Commission Validates Coalition Concerns

The Village Planning Commission recently released their draft findings on the Lennar proposal, officially echoing our community's alarms regarding traffic, environmental destruction, and infrastructure. The Commission stated the project is likely 'auto dependent' and pushed back on the developer's traffic claims. They also raised severe concerns about the massive stormwater basin destroying old-growth trees and criticized the lack of housing diversity, noting that ~80% of the units are priced over $1 million. The momentum is on our side, but we must keep the pressure on the Village Board to demand a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Our Focus

What We Stand For

Safe, Walkable Streets

We advocate for pedestrian safety and sensible traffic management. Irresponsible development threatens to funnel excessive traffic through our quiet neighborhoods, reducing safety for our residents and children.

Traffic Realities Ignored: The Planning Commission has officially questioned the developer's claim that traffic will decrease, noting the site's isolation makes it highly 'auto dependent'. The Commission is now demanding a much more detailed analysis of the projected traffic patterns at the Foxwood Drive and Campus Drive intersection, and suggesting the developer must explore providing a dedicated shuttle bus to downtown during peak commuting hours to mitigate the gridlock.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Our schools, water systems, and local services are the backbone of our community. We believe new projects must be carefully evaluated to ensure they don't overburden taxpayers or strain our vital resources.

The Private HOA Road Financial Trap: The developer claims the 3,000 linear feet of new internal roads will be maintained by a private Homeowners Association (HOA), costing the Village nothing. However, the Planning Commission is demanding a formal, legal commitment from the developer to ensure these roads remain private. Without this strict legal protection, if the HOA goes bankrupt or cannot afford massive capital repaving on these steep slopes in 15 years, the 102 voting households could petition the Village to take over the roads. This would permanently shift the liabilities for snow plowing, salting, and future capital paving directly onto Pleasantville taxpayers.

Protecting Natural Areas

Pleasantville's natural beauty is undeniable. We are committed to protecting our local environment naturally, ensuring that green areas, trees, and proper drainage are preserved for future generations.

Protecting Old-Growth Trees & Preventing Runoff Risks: The developer plans to build a massive 31,000-cubic-foot stormwater detention basin on the southern portion of the site. The Planning Commission is 'especially concerned' that this will destroy large, old-growth trees and currently undisturbed areas near an existing stream. They are demanding the developer study alternative configurations to reduce this environmental destruction.

Preserving Village Character & Housing Diversity

Out of Scale with Pleasantville: Due to the severe, steep topography of the site, the Planning Commission warned that the proposed townhomes will actually appear to be four stories tall. Furthermore, the prominent, street-facing garages and driveways fail to promote walkability and are not in character with our Village. Additionally, the proposal completely fails to meet Pleasantville's housing diversity goals; with 80% of the units priced above $1 million, the Commission is pushing for alternatives like dedicated, ground-up senior housing or smaller-footprint units.