To the Editor:
I don’t see how Wildwood can enforce “No Parking” signs placed by the local residents. If “No Parking” signs are what they want, then those signs must be for all who desire to park on those streets, including those coming to visit the homes on those streets. That would also include “No Parking” for landscapers, repair companies, friends, etc. parking on the street. Since the Putt & Play is a daytime activity, no parking during the day would affect more than those just playing at the Putt & Play.
Unfortunately, this situation was created by the Developer who was attempting to appease those who live in the area and did not have access to golf in the older parts of The Villages by golf cart. Since there is no similar activity in the older areas of The Villages, one solution would be to provide a similar amenity in the older area of The Villages. That might be easier than solving the parking problem at the existing facility in The Village of Fenney. Parking at the nearest recreation center is not workable because of the distance from that center to the Putt & Play. Because of the buildup of homes in the area, finding a place to put am auto parking area nearby is likely not possible. This is an instance of very poor planning.
At the same time, the Putt & Play was there before any of the homes in that area were started and those purchasing the homes should have realized the problem because cars were parking there during construction. Their mistake. As long as cars are parked legally on the public right of way, which means not blocking driveways or fire hydrants, then those cars have a right to be there whether they belong to those visiting the homes or using the Putt & Play. There may be other areas in The Villages with similar issues, so making special rules for this area is just not realistic or fair to others.
Stuart Jacobson
Village of Lake Deaton
