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Concerned area community members gather March 25 in the Wilson County Courthouse
for an afternoon public forum, held by the Wilson County Permit & Development
Department, about the 900-home Bella’s Ranch subdivision, planned at C.R. 320
and U.S. 181 north of Floresville. Citizens organized a town hall event last
Dec. 20 to air concerns. MORGAN LEONHARDT/Contributor



Homeowners, farmers, and community members continue to be concerned about a 900-
home development taking shape just off U.S. 181 north of Floresville.

Community members filled the courtroom of the Wilson County Courthouse at 1 p.m.
March 25 for a community forum hosted by the Wilson County Permit & Development
Department, addressing the development and a wastewater treatment plant planned
for the 255-acre project, named Bella’s Ranch, located next to Shannon Ridge on
C.R. 320.

Brady Baggs, representing HK Real Estate Development LLC, was present and
answered questions. Along with Baggs were his partner on the property, as well
as two engineers and their attorney.

Wastewater

Shannon Ridge resident Alena Berlanga started the questions, addressing the
wastewater plant, and touching on what she referred to as the “hazardous and
odious” chemicals to be used at the plant, how it will make Shannon Ridge
property values depreciate, and her worry that the plant will not have the
upkeep needed to supply the 900-plus residences planned. She also touched on the
elevation of Sandpit Creek — through which treated wastewater will be discharged
to then flow into the San Antonio River — and the worry the water will be
standing on private property. She noted concerns, such as impact on the
agricultural usage of the land and the mosquito population, and harsh smells
from the chemicals. She also said the Floresville schools are overpopulated, and
this subdivision can potentially do more harm than good.

“Shame on you, Brady, for attempting to push this trash into our community,” she
concluded. “…We will not give up and we will not go quietly.”

Many agreed with this statement and echoed it later.



Most community members present wanted to discuss the wastewater treatment plant.
Ranch owner James Freasier has been spearheading this discussion. According to
the topography of the land, he said, the water will not drain from the creek
into the river, but will pool on his land.

Shannon Ridge resident Deborah Segovia, who worked in water treatment, asked
Baggs, “How are you going to have the property owners finance the ongoing
operation and maintenance of this water treatment plant?” Wilson County, she
said, has no interest in maintaining the plant or the subdivision’s roads, and
the plant’s upkeep would cost each homeowner $996 a year.

“The plant will have a licensed operator by the state of Texas who will be hired
by the utility district,” Baggs’ engineer responded, adding that the utility
district will assess a tax, and there will be a calculated monthly maintenance
cost once operations begin.

Another Shannon Ridge resident, Michelle Papp, suggested a solution, calling for
home plots to be increased to a half-acre, to allow for septic tanks.

“Is it the initial cost of putting in the septic and the value that you want to
crank out these ‘Lego’ houses to get the profit?” she asked. “Or is it more
about the quality of life?”

Baggs remained quiet, but attendees gave their own answer: profit.

Papp asked for some middle ground, urging the developer, “You can keep the
houses small, just increase the lot size a little bit.”

Discussion peaked after Baggs stated, “If you want to make it a nature preserve,
fine with me; all we do is buy and sell land.”

Rancher Roy Baring Sr., an adjacent property owner, said he offered to buy land
from Baggs, but didn’t hear a word back. Many other property owners spoke up,
also offering to buy land. Baggs invited them to discuss it after the forum.

Emergency access

Plans for the subdivision include a new road leading directly to U.S. 181, but
another road for emergency access is required, due to the development’s size;
currently, the plan is to use Shannon Ridge Drive.

Homeowners there said the road is already torn up and cannot support more
traffic. Baring said if the emergency traffic needs to use Shannon Ridge Drive,
the road needs a locked gate for emergency use.

“You can’t leave it open and you cannot tell me 1,000 residents will use that
main road,” he said.

The question of street size and safety was brought up by Shannon Ridge resident
and retired fireman Mike Jackson, who said the planned 30-foot-wide streets will
be wide enough for regular traffic and emergency vehicles.

Many at the forum said Floresville is growing and there will be more housing
developments but, with community input, the growth can be done right.

As this was a public forum and not a meeting, no action was taken.

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