For homeowners in an East Buda neighborhood, the more is not always the merrier.

Several Green Meadows residents spoke out during a public forum at the Buda City Council meeting Tuesday against the annexation of nearly 30 acres of land immediately east of their subdivision. Under the proposal, the property annexed into the city to make way for Sunhomes At Hillside Lake subdivision, which early concept drawings show to include single-family condos, homes to be owned and multifamily apartments.

But many Green Meadows residents, such as Kimberly Britt, who lives behind the property, said they are not thrilled with the possibility of so many new neighbors. She learned about the potential annexation in February, when it appeared on a City Council agenda.

“Nobody [in my neighborhood] was aware of the proposal,” she said. “I don’t think it was fair.”

She and others in the area are concerned about the increase in traffic that would occur if more people moved in next door. The entrance to the subdivision would be on the street she lives on, which she called “extremely narrow.” If a car is parked on the street, only one car can go by at a time, she said. Other neighbors are worried about who could be moving in.

“I, personally, would like to see nicer, higher-end homes and not necessarily lower-income housing,” said Green Meadows resident Matt Debow. “Due to low-income [housing], crime is going to go up in that area. It’s going to be an issue. There’s already been issues out there.”

At press time, 169 people had signed a Change.org petition protesting the annexation and development of the land.

According to Assistant City Manager Chance Sparks, a second hearing will be held at the May 16 City Council meeting. A possible action item is expected to be on the June 6 meeting agenda.