Colleyville residents object to new subdivision

A proposed new subdivision along Bluebonnet Drive drew a crowd to Colleyville City Council to protest Tuesday.

The Preservation on Glade along Bluebonnet Drive started with plans for 48 lots. By the end of the meeting around midnight Wednesday, the lot number at dropped to a maximum of 38.

The council took no action because the project was presented only for first reading and a public hearing. Members asked the developer, Paul Spain, to come back with more details of the slope of the property and grading plans.

Residents of the Bridges at Riverwalk, an adjacent subdivision, said they opposed the new development because of existing drainage problems, traffic issues and density. About 14 people spoke against the project.

"Why don't they go over to Euless? There's lots of land over there in Euless," one man said.

Others showed photos of water flooding through their property and expressed worries about traffic.

Developer Paul Spain of Terra Land said his proposal would actually eliminate the drainage problem. He also showed the City Council a traffic study that indicated the impact would be minimal.

Two more new housing developments that had attracted resident protests earlier subdivisions were approved Tuesday, the earlier issues apparently having been worked out with residents.