STOP LENNOX - PROTECT OUR PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD!

LENNOX IS RISKING OUR COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFELennox is planning to build a Research & Development HVAC Testing facility that raises concerns about industrial hazards in our neighborhood. This project could negatively impact our property values, safety, and quality of life.Why neighbors are concerned about the effect of this development on Our Community❌ Lower Property Values – Industrial style developments likely reduce residential property values.
❌ Dangerous Truck Traffic – Large delivery trucks will flood our streets, and could potentially create safety risks for:
• Students at Primrose Preschool, Mesorah High School, Montessori School, and UTD Student Catholic Center
• Pedestrians in Savoy Trace, Lake Park Estates, and Parkside Towns
• Local drivers on our roads, which could suffer damage from heavy truck use
❌ Noise & Environmental Pollution – Increased industrial activity could potentially bring harmful emissions and disruptive noise.
❌ Warehouse-Style Building Doesn’t Belong Here – This facility does not fit the character of our neighborhood.Lennox recently obtained a public entitlement by securing a zoning change from the City of Richardson to allow their planned Testing facility. However, Lennox property is also governed by private entitlements - specifically, deed restrictions enforced by the University World Owners Association - which could prohibit the project. To proceed, Lennox should amend the University World Owners' Association (UWOA) Bylaws, and that requires UWOA Member approval!Lennox’s Plan Raises Concerns Under UWOA Community’s ProtectionsUnder the UWOA Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants (Dallas County Public Records, Volume 96219, Page 2478, https://dallas.tx.publicsearch.us/doc/52179677), Lennox’s proposal appears to contain multiple Substantial Deviations from UWOA community guidelines:🔴 Parking Violations – It appears that Lennox seeks to reduce the required parking below 1 space per 300 sq. ft.³
🔴 Excessive Development Density – Their plan appears to exceed the allowable Floor Area Ratio (0.60:1) ⁴ and maximum building lot coverage (40%). ⁴
🔴 Harm to Property Owners – Any variances must not materially injure property owners ⁸ - Lennox’s plan could reduce surrounding property values.The Majority Declarant now owns less than 25% of the land within the Association, meaning Member votes matter. ¹TAKE ACTION NOW AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERPhysically sign your neighborhood HOA Petition Letter. (If you missed the mailer with instructions on how to do so, please email [email protected] for further instructions)
By physically signing your neighborhood petition letter, you are encouraging your HOA Board of Directors to NOT sign the proposed Amendment, and you confirm your opinion that Lennox’s deviations are offensive, violate established community guidelines⁷ and should be prohibited under:
• Article X, Section 6 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants ²
• Exhibit B, Section V.d of the Lennox Center Office Park Development Guidelines ³
• Article VIII, Section 3 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants ⁴TAKE ACTION NOW AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNER
As a commercial property owner within UWOA, you can simply NOT sign the Amendment to the Bylaws that would allow Lennox to proceed.Members representing 33.33% of total votes are needed to STOP LENNOX. ²Legal References¹ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article II. Section 2.
² Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article X. Section 6.
³ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Exhibit B Lennox Office Park Development Guidelines – Section V.d.
⁴ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article VIII. Section 3.
⁶ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article VII. Section 1.
⁷ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article VI. (d).
⁸ Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Article VII. Section 5.FAQs1. My neighborhood has a HOA within University World Owners' Association. Does that matter?YES. Each HOA has one vote. The vote is determined according to your Bylaws so it is important to let your Board of Directors know how you want them to vote.2. The city of Richardson recently voted to change the zoning. Does this matter?NO. Changing municipal Law was only the first hurdle for Lennox. Lennox is also governed by private Law Deed Restrictions, and Substantial Deviations must be approved by 66.67% of the Members of the Association through an Amendment.3. Where can I view Lennox's plans? Link to view Lennox's plans starting on page 119 of the 2/17 City Council meeting minutesThank you for taking action to protect our neighborhood!