Villadom

center that will include a combined 245,500 SF of office space, fitness center, and 240,880 of retail/commercial space located on 49.28 acres of the overall site. The commercial center will distribute into six separate structures: five small buildings are located on pad sites along Jericho Turnpike, with the sixth structure housing the majority of... the commercial spaces paralleling Jericho Turnpike near the rear of the developed area. Office space and part of the fitness center wi ll occupy a partial second story above the commercial component. The 90,000 SF fitness center will be distributed between the three levels of the main commercial building. The proposed development would be the least dense retail development for major Huntington area shopping centers. Based on our review of Elwood Orchard, as well as the good faith to the community that Villadom has displayed thus far, we wholeheartedly support the project as proposed by Villadom. ” I am a homeowner down the street from this proposed project, am a parent of four children in Elwood public schools, am actively involved in our district and am educated on our financial situation. I am in full support of this project. I want to ensure that Elwood not only exists for the next 13 years but adds programs for our students, further raises our reputation and increases our property values while reducing the burden to taxpayers so young families can afford to move here and older residents can afford to stay here. ” Realizing that the Towns Comprehensive Plan was designed with laudable intentions to preserve and improve the quality of life and community character, we also recognize that most municipal plans eventually allow for some rezoning, growth, and developmental changes when warranted, to adapt and compensate for updated demographics and social-economic conditions.” Mr. Torkan and his company are looking to come to Huntington, Elwood specifically, to become a neighbor and contributing member of our community.” We believe that all parties concerned will work ...Read More