Residents demand halt to reckless growth in Eustis

Residents of Eustis expressed concerns during a recent city commission meeting regarding ongoing construction on Grove Street, highlighting the inconvenience it has caused. One resident suggested that the work could have been scheduled for after-hours to minimize disruption and proposed that the city consider addressing the condition of manhole covers while traffic is already affected by the construction.

In a broader discussion, another resident raised alarms about what they described as \"reckless, out of control growth\" in the city. After speaking with numerous citizens, the resident noted that the rapid development is overwhelming local infrastructure, including schools and roadways. They urged the commission to consider a temporary halt on new developments until the city can review and update its building guidelines to better manage growth.

The resident emphasized the importance of adopting modern planning strategies, such as the \"strong town\" model and the \"America in Bloom\" initiative, to ensure that future development is sustainable and enhances the community's quality of life. They called for the commission to prioritize this issue on their agenda, warning that unchecked growth could have long-lasting negative impacts on Eustis.

The commission acknowledged the need for further discussion on these matters, with plans to revisit the topic in future meetings.