Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘Divorce’ Comment Booed at Neighborhood Meeting Over New Home Renovations

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had their proposed renovations for their new home approved during a board meeting — but it wasn’t without pushback.

Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported that Kelce, 37, purchased a $5.35 million lakefront estate in Bratenahl, Ohio, and now home renovations are underway. However, some of those plans — including planting shrubbery and updating brickwork — have been met with pushback from the community.

On Tuesday, November 10, the local Architectural Review Board convened to discuss the project, where the couple’s plans were unanimously approved, according to Page Six. About 35 people attended, while the “Opalite” singer, 36, and her football star husband were MIA; they were represented by property manager Patrick Hyland, architect Derek Kuryla and project manager Jacob Kutz.

According to the outlet’s report, one attendee called it “stupid” to put so much attention on a property that would be “sold in seven to 10 years when the divorce happens,” getting boos from the crowd.

Another community member, Lucy Weller, spoke out against the proposed 10-foot shrubs, which would surround the residence for privacy.

“Here is a wonderful opportunity for people who have money to put it into the caliber that this house should have,” Weller said. “I think this is a wonderful opportunity for this camp to go back and learn a bit about native species and designs that show what animals need in this area.”

“They don’t need lawns; they need food and cover and they need places to have sex,” she added. “I don’t think this landscape does anything to provide for any of the wildlife.”

While one man who owns a home two doors down from the pair, Chuck Bauernschmidt, said he felt “bad for the village,” another neighbor said they should “feel privileged” the famed duo moved to their town.

“We should feel privileged that these people chose this location for their residence and instead we are arguing over landscape and privacy as opposed to coming together as a community and looking at it as, ‘Wow, they chose Bratenahl, because Bratenahl is a special place,'” Vasiliki Diamantis said to applause.

“We should accept them regardless of how many days they live here,” he added, before another neighbor said it “would be an absolute sin if this community goes in any way other than supporting people who are coming to our lovely neighborhood.”

“It would be a shame,” they added. “I think we should support these people and welcome them with open arms.”

As Star previously reported, citing the Daily Mail, a planning board meeting was held in Bratenahl in September and a six-foot fence was unanimously approved despite some objections from those living close by, according to records.

At the time, one neighbor reportedly said the purchase was a “tremendous blow” to “the peace and quiet in Bratenahl,” taking issue with the addition of trees near a clay sewer pipe that Kelce and Swift’s home shares with hers.

Another neighbor apparently took issue with their proposed fence’s spear top, saying it could pose a threat to animals.

Kelce and Swift’s team reportedly fought back, saying that they’ve tried to keep everyone happy while ensuring that the A-list couple has privacy.

“The house was one of the largest sales in Cuyahoga County, so the homeowner is looking for privacy and security,” said Tiny Construction’s Jacob Kutz, who is running the project.