Pending unexpected developments, it appears that the best course of action will be to challenge the Settlement Agreement In court.
Knowledgeable outside counsel has noted that “……the Proposed Agreement would very clearly be in contravention of law, including illegal contract zoning. This renders the Proposed Agreement subject to a legal challenge, which would likely succeed.”
Existing statutes give us a limited time to seek help from the courts.
Nobody likes litigation. It is costly and time-consuming. But the county’s total failure to stand up against a large developer leaves concerned citizens little choice.
Is Riverstone a member of our Chamber of Commerce? Can we organize a massive meeting of citizens of Amelia against this impending disaster to solicit support and additional funding. Have the impacts to the Amelia Islands infrastructure been studied and reported? Everything from roadways to public amenities to crime and availability of healthcare will be significantly be stressed. Can sanitation services even handle the increased volume of needed services.