1501 Block Tate Circle

Expressed concern about stormwater runoff and historical flooding threatening her property on Shepherd Road.

Raised concerns about traffic congestion, empty housing developments in Sherman, and school district tax impacts for Howe ISD.

Expressed concern over road degradation, batch plant truck traffic, and Howe ISD school capacity.

Stated that her property borders the creek which frequently floods, and opposed high-density development.

Discussed county road maintenance issues, weak culverts unable to support heavy trucks, and city growth burdens.

Raised concerns about Howe ISD bond planning, water and sewer infrastructure, noise pollution, and local bee pollinators.

Expressed concern about property right-of-way acquisition for road widening.

Questioned why developers buy agricultural land and expect zoning changes, noting traffic and notification issues.

Spoke on behalf of the Keep It Country group, pleading with the commission to preserve the rural landscape and trees.

Pointed out the massive population jump for the area and questioned emergency service capacity and annexation boundaries.

Placed his opposition to the zoning change on the record.

Expressed strong opposition to the Sherman Lakes high-density development, citing traffic, environmental disruption, and strain on water and wastewater systems.

Opposed the Sherman Lakes development over environmental impacts, runoff, and crime concerns.

Asked whether future developers would be bound by the proposed lot layout if the original developer sells the land.

Raised concerns about traffic on Tate Circle, well water, septic systems, and maintaining rural residential lifestyle.

Expressed deep concern over inadequate county emergency services, fire, ambulance, and police protection for a 700-home development in the rural area.

Shared concerns about preserving the rural environment for his family and questioned whether the proposed density fits the area.

Highlighted lack of local police and fire patrolling, bridge weight limits, and water/sewer capacity issues.

Expressed worry over high traffic adjacent to his property and inadequate rural roads and infrastructure.

Asked questions about whether mobile homes could be permitted and expressed general concerns about the development.

Inquired about annexation status and municipal versus county service provision.

Spoke on behalf of the 'Keep It Country' organization representing over 234 members, opposing high density, water/sewer strain, and school district impacts.

Expressed concerns about congestion, smells, and requested that lot sizes remain at 5 acres minimum.

Expressed strong opposition to the Sherman Lakes development, citing concerns over water, sewer utilities, rural lifestyle, and fears of mobile homes.