Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

The navy cutout should be moved. They say they want community, but all of that neighborhood should go to the same elementary and high school. Should be crossfield and Western. It is the most logical and much shorter commute to school. Makes no sense for Oakton, it's not anywhere near and their reason is illogical.

Believe me there are people in the Navy cutout who would be fine with this, but the loud voices against it are trying to claim they represent everyone.

Someone on the other thread suggested calling school board members (especially those sympathetic to those of us with long bus rides - McDaniel and Frisch - and telling them you don't feel comfortable speaking out because you don't want to be bullied by the vocal families that are active in the school, but you and many of your neighbors (if this is true) strongly feel like you should go to Western.

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Also, it helps if you tell why--not just that it is closer, but why it is important to you for it to be closer.

I understand people with older children feeling that way--but, I think, for many reasons, that the Western High school is a much better option.
When you have kids in high school, you want them to be involved in activities. And, there is not always a late bus. Getting to Oakton any time of day is a challenge to pick up kids, etc.

+1. I'll add that they are lucky they didn't get redistricted to South Lakes. Imagine the uproar.

[Anonymous]

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

The navy cutout should be moved. They say they want community, but all of that neighborhood should go to the same elementary and high school. Should be crossfield and Western. It is the most logical and much shorter commute to school. Makes no sense for Oakton, it's not anywhere near and their reason is illogical.

Believe me there are people in the Navy cutout who would be fine with this, but the loud voices against it are trying to claim they represent everyone.

Someone on the other thread suggested calling school board members (especially those sympathetic to those of us with long bus rides - McDaniel and Frisch - and telling them you don't feel comfortable speaking out because you don't want to be bullied by the vocal families that are active in the school, but you and many of your neighbors (if this is true) strongly feel like you should go to Western.

+1

Also, it helps if you tell why--not just that it is closer, but why it is important to you for it to be closer.

I understand people with older children feeling that way--but, I think, for many reasons, that the Western High school is a much better option.
When you have kids in high school, you want them to be involved in activities. And, there is not always a late bus. Getting to Oakton any time of day is a challenge to pick up kids, etc.

+1. I'll add that they are lucky they didn't get redistricted to South Lakes. Imagine the uproar.

What a crass comment.

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

The navy cutout should be moved. They say they want community, but all of that neighborhood should go to the same elementary and high school. Should be crossfield and Western. It is the most logical and much shorter commute to school. Makes no sense for Oakton, it's not anywhere near and their reason is illogical.

Believe me there are people in the Navy cutout who would be fine with this, but the loud voices against it are trying to claim they represent everyone.

Someone on the other thread suggested calling school board members (especially those sympathetic to those of us with long bus rides - McDaniel and Frisch - and telling them you don't feel comfortable speaking out because you don't want to be bullied by the vocal families that are active in the school, but you and many of your neighbors (if this is true) strongly feel like you should go to Western.

+1

Also, it helps if you tell why--not just that it is closer, but why it is important to you for it to be closer.

I understand people with older children feeling that way--but, I think, for many reasons, that the Western High school is a much better option.
When you have kids in high school, you want them to be involved in activities. And, there is not always a late bus. Getting to Oakton any time of day is a challenge to pick up kids, etc.

+1. I'll add that they are lucky they didn't get redistricted to South Lakes. Imagine the uproar.

What a crass comment.

Ok it's the crass truth then.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

Walney Oaks

Those Walney Oaks people are ridiculous. They are closer to Westfield than Chantilly. It makes 100% logical sense to move that area to Westfield. Its one of the closest residential areas to Westfield.

[Anonymous]

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

[Anonymous]

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

No one wants it in their backyard. They only want it when it doesn't affect them personally. P poster should stop being disingenuous, "oh it's the access road..." Does someone that works at Gatehouse live in that little carve out? If they really want to be a part of the Oakton community then move to Oakton. They live in Herndon, 20171 (same as KAA).

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

No one wants it in their backyard. They only want it when it doesn't affect them personally. P poster should stop being disingenuous, "oh it's the access road..." Does someone that works at Gatehouse live in that little carve out? If they really want to be a part of the Oakton community then move to Oakton. They live in Herndon, 20171 (same as KAA).

💯 this. Don’t give us this crap like they cared about the traffic near the day care. lol!

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

The navy cutout should be moved. They say they want community, but all of that neighborhood should go to the same elementary and high school. Should be crossfield and Western. It is the most logical and much shorter commute to school. Makes no sense for Oakton, it's not anywhere near and their reason is illogical.

Believe me there are people in the Navy cutout who would be fine with this, but the loud voices against it are trying to claim they represent everyone.

Someone on the other thread suggested calling school board members (especially those sympathetic to those of us with long bus rides - McDaniel and Frisch - and telling them you don't feel comfortable speaking out because you don't want to be bullied by the vocal families that are active in the school, but you and many of your neighbors (if this is true) strongly feel like you should go to Western.

+1

Also, it helps if you tell why--not just that it is closer, but why it is important to you for it to be closer.

I understand people with older children feeling that way--but, I think, for many reasons, that the Western High school is a much better option.
When you have kids in high school, you want them to be involved in activities. And, there is not always a late bus. Getting to Oakton any time of day is a challenge to pick up kids, etc.

+1. I'll add that they are lucky they didn't get redistricted to South Lakes. Imagine the uproar.

What a crass comment.

Ok it's the crass truth then.

+1 It's a crass and sad truth. SLHS parent here with friends all over the county. They would lose their minds. They can't handle the black, Hispanic, and middle eastern kids that make that school population more diverse than the white and Asian that Oakton or the Western High School would have.

[Anonymous]

Catch me up - why does scenario 4 have a Oakton HS carveout at rounding run cir.? The cynic in me wonders if someone at gatehouse lives in that neighborhood.

Is there a good reason? Or even a bad excuse? Or is the (cynical) corruption just blatantly transparent now?

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

No one wants it in their backyard. They only want it when it doesn't affect them personally. P poster should stop being disingenuous, "oh it's the access road..." Does someone that works at Gatehouse live in that little carve out? If they really want to be a part of the Oakton community then move to Oakton. They live in Herndon, 20171 (same as KAA).

💯 this. Don’t give us this crap like they cared about the traffic near the day care. lol!

You clearly have no clue what you’re talking about. The only access to the apartments would be through the daycare center parking lot and onto a small road with no traffic lights, very close to a major intersection that backs up and where pedestrians almost get run over all the time. The county acknowledges that big changes to that road and intersection would need to happen in order for the plan to be viable. The plan also includes an insufficient number of parking spaces which then puts extra cars on the narrow neighborhood streets. It’s just not a good spot for a bunch of apartments without major changes which cost $$ and would be highly disruptive.

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

No one wants it in their backyard. They only want it when it doesn't affect them personally. P poster should stop being disingenuous, "oh it's the access road..." Does someone that works at Gatehouse live in that little carve out? If they really want to be a part of the Oakton community then move to Oakton. They live in Herndon, 20171 (same as KAA).

💯 this. Don’t give us this crap like they cared about the traffic near the day care. lol!

You clearly have no clue what you’re talking about. The only access to the apartments would be through the daycare center parking lot and onto a small road with no traffic lights, very close to a major intersection that backs up and where pedestrians almost get run over all the time. The county acknowledges that big changes to that road and intersection would need to happen in order for the plan to be viable. The plan also includes an insufficient number of parking spaces which then puts extra cars on the narrow neighborhood streets. It’s just not a good spot for a bunch of apartments without major changes which cost $$ and would be highly disruptive.[/ ]

+1 The person who is attacking people who oppose it is on other threads here. She attacks people who want to stay at Oakton here, and is attacking people who want to stay at Madison on another thread.
I am neither an Oakton or a Madison parent, but I understand wanting to stay at your current school. I must say, though, that, if I were a Franklin Farm parent, I'd want my kids at the new school. But, I hate traffic.

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Anonymous wrote:Fyi- at the Chantilly meeting tonight, Reid basically said none of these scenarios were vetted, are not actual scenarios, and they were basically just therr to give people some ideas. They are working on a more serious 5th scenario currently.

Someone on the other thread said that Reid was "bamboozled" by a group at the meeting. Does she actually express an opinion? Seems kind of foolish on her part.

That was me. I forgot the exact phrasing but a lot of time was spent discussing it as they had two people speak at different times. Sbe seemed very sympathetic to them and by the end of it all, she said it was unlikely that neighborhood would be moved in the final scenario.

Which neighborhood was it? Crossfield or the Navy cut out?

The navy cutout should be moved. They say they want community, but all of that neighborhood should go to the same elementary and high school. Should be crossfield and Western. It is the most logical and much shorter commute to school. Makes no sense for Oakton, it's not anywhere near and their reason is illogical.

Believe me there are people in the Navy cutout who would be fine with this, but the loud voices against it are trying to claim they represent everyone.

Someone on the other thread suggested calling school board members (especially those sympathetic to those of us with long bus rides - McDaniel and Frisch - and telling them you don't feel comfortable speaking out because you don't want to be bullied by the vocal families that are active in the school, but you and many of your neighbors (if this is true) strongly feel like you should go to Western.

+1

Also, it helps if you tell why--not just that it is closer, but why it is important to you for it to be closer.

I understand people with older children feeling that way--but, I think, for many reasons, that the Western High school is a much better option.
When you have kids in high school, you want them to be involved in activities. And, there is not always a late bus. Getting to Oakton any time of day is a challenge to pick up kids, etc.

+1. I'll add that they are lucky they didn't get redistricted to South Lakes. Imagine the uproar.

What a crass comment.

Ok it's the crass truth then.

+1 It's a crass and sad truth. SLHS parent here with friends all over the county. They would lose their minds. They can't handle the black, Hispanic, and middle eastern kids that make that school population more diverse than the white and Asian that Oakton or the Western High School would have.

Slakes parent here. That’s one of the things we love about South Lakes. My kids are exposed to so many different types of cultures and socioeconomic levels. It’s given them an awareness to check their privilege and become compassionate citizens. They know not everyone lives in quarter-acre SFH like Fox Mill Woods or Franklin Farm. YMMV but I’m so grateful for the Slakes community.

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I don't think the cut through road was entirely the reason, that was just one of their reasons. They just didn't want affordable housing within walking distance of them. It's a bit of a "not in my backyard mindset". The residents of Fair Oaks had to put up with new housing, so not sure why Franklin farm is special, but again, loud angry Karens and Chads that create complaint websites and post on all the forums. Rounding run/Nestlewood doesn't make sense to go to Navy. The road just south is Tuckaway, which connects to Thompson which leads to Navy. That neighborhood goes to Crossfield and is closer to Navy so it makes zero sense for Rounding Run/Nestlewood to go to Navy and I bet they would have jumped at the chance to go to x-field when the Navy teacher exodus happened.

That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Accusing other people of having bad motives.

Sorry, but putting an access road on a cul-de-sac is not reasonable. And, it is an example of the poor planning there. Have you driven through that very small road that goes by the day care center and divides the day care center from its parking lot? Have you considered the mess that would be? The danger to kids being picked up? The traffic?

But, this is way off topic.

As to Navy/Crossfield: I think everyone--except, perhaps those who live there--would agree that it makes no sense now--no matter why it was put there originally. It's also possible that homes were built at different times and that may have had something to do with it.

I thought you didn’t know why they opposed it? But honestly, who wants “affordable housing” in their backyard?

No one wants it in their backyard. They only want it when it doesn't affect them personally. P poster should stop being disingenuous, "oh it's the access road..." Does someone that works at Gatehouse live in that little carve out? If they really want to be a part of the Oakton community then move to Oakton. They live in Herndon, 20171 (same as KAA).

💯 this. Don’t give us this crap like they cared about the traffic near the day care. lol!

You clearly have no clue what you’re talking about. The only access to the apartments would be through the daycare center parking lot and onto a small road with no traffic lights, very close to a major intersection that backs up and where pedestrians almost get run over all the time. The county acknowledges that big changes to that road and intersection would need to happen in order for the plan to be viable. The plan also includes an insufficient number of parking spaces which then puts extra cars on the narrow neighborhood streets. It’s just not a good spot for a bunch of apartments without major changes which cost $$ and would be highly disruptive.[/ ]

+1 The person who is attacking people who oppose it is on other threads here. She attacks people who want to stay at Oakton here, and is attacking people who want to stay at Madison on another thread.
I am neither an Oakton or a Madison parent, but I understand wanting to stay at your current school. I must say, though, that, if I were a Franklin Farm parent, I'd want my kids at the new school. But, I hate traffic.

Ok Sherlock. Its multiple people commenting and I am not the person you speak of. It's for 9-10th only. Rezoning happens, the whole east of 286 part of Franklin farm is zoned for Oakton currently. Why is it that just that one cutout is left alone? It's strange and should be looked into.