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Stack Hill residents urge council to oppose Point Ruston height increases
Summary
Residents from Stack Hill criticized circulated developer plans and urged the council and the developer to preserve neighborhood views. Speakers asked for more public notice and for the HOA to provide formal letters opposing variance adjustments.
Several Stack Hill neighborhood residents told the Ruston City Council they oppose any increase in building heights at Point Ruston and asked for clearer public engagement if developers pursue variances.
"We are strongly opposed to any increase in building heights," said Bill Blakenship, president of the Stack Hill Homeowner's Association, which he said represents about 35 homes. Resident Gregory Arnette said he was "offended that a structure is going up in front of the homes" and contrasted earlier plans calling for fewer buildings with recent material showing more massing. Joe Kabel asked how plans for the OCF (open civic/flex area) and related activities would be planned and how the community would get an opportunity to comment, noting circulating documents included a notation for a "stage" and showed increased foot traffic. Kevin Moser added, "there is no application currently under review that would increase the building height limits," indicating residents were responding to draft or circulating materials rather than an active application.
Councilmember Hedrick said he had shared materials received from Terracotta with homeowners and asked the Stack Hill HOA to send formal letters stating their position on any variance requests so the City and developers would understand community opposition. The council did not take action on development approvals at the meeting; speakers asked that the city ensure public notice if and when a formal application or hearing occurs.
