To: Millersville, TN Zoning Commission and Tennessee Legislature
Goodlettsville, TN Neighborhoods say "NO" to Bulk Propane Storage
We the under-signed ask the Tennessee Legislature to pass into law a provision that prohibits industrial encroachment on communities and neighborhoods. The "Not in My Backyard" Law would create a one-mile neighborhood-friendly zone and keep hazardous businesses outside the borders of established communities, HOAs, and neighborhoods. This law would only apply to NEW industrial or hazardous businesses or changes in established businesses that would affect the quiet enjoyment standard used in most local ordinances and/or changes in the quality of air, water, basic services, safety, peace and quiet, and security. Governments should never increase risk to citizens and/or communities by intended action or law.
Why is this important?
In light of the recent fire in Lincoln, California and a newly proposed zoning change here in Goodlettsville, Tennessee that would allow a bulk (30,000+ gallon) propane distributor to set up a new facility within 2,500 feet of hundreds of homes and families, we ask a simple "risk management" question: Should established suburban neighborhoods be given protection against zoning changes from outside local jurisdictions that affect quality of life and property issues within the neighborhood?