The Sun Advertiser reports on opposition to a plan to build up to 200 rental homes on what was once to be an exclusive residential area. Manvel's mayor told the crowd that the city cannot stop the development.
One resident told council members that she is very concerned about
her property. She fears rental property will decrease the value of her
home. “We do not want renters,” she said.
Another resident spoke
about the Harris County and Brazoria County area. “With the resurgence
of the gas and oil business, several companies are expanding.
Manvel
will be affected. There will be a great need for housing which will
come about because of the job opportunities that will come with this
growth,” she told council.
One of the residents questioned the prices of the homes which
will be used for rental property. “We have nothing in writing. They
have no master plan. We will convey information to the residents as we
receive it,” assured Mayor Delores Martin.
One of the speakers
who opposed the homes feels like this is a knee jerk reaction. “They
need to consider building a few rentals across several subdivisions,” he
explained.
