20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211018 (5)

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Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name Last Name
Dayna Priest
Affiliation (if applicable)
I live about 400 yards from the current end of Stadium Dr.
Phone Number
9196270933
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Please pick the response below that represents your stance on the above mentioned project?*
Yes - I agree with the project. No - I do not agree with he project.
Comment
I am extremely opposed to the current proposal for Black Meadow Ridge. Doubling the suggested density for tis
parcel of land is a terrible idea. Part of North Durham's charm is that there are larger lots for homes. This area is
currently being overrun with high density living. What I am most concerned for is the impact the new Northern is
going to have on this area. That is a lot of land that has been cleared and will be completely graded and a great
deal of impervious surface added. It will be at least two years before we see the actual affect that has on our
ecosystem.
Additionally, I read the documentation that the developers are proposing, in regards to the water shed. I believe it
said that in Durham you can have up to 24% of the storm water run off that is uncontrolled and they are
requesting 38% and stated that, as the current proposal is, they are unable to control any more. They also ask
for retention ponds and other things that designed to control the run off be forgiven. It was acknowledged that
they could design the development in such a manner that would comply with the 24%, but that it would basically
not be in their best interests financially.
While I do not want any development of that area, I am not so stringent that I am resistant to change or
development. I just want it to be responsible. This development is not responsible, as it is current designed. We
do have a delicate ecosystem here and the West Point on the Eno is an amazing green space that should be
protected. I don't think the Durham City Council or Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment actually care what
the residents have to say, if they did then this project would have been killed a long time ago. I challenge you to
find 100 people, that live around this proposed area, that support this.
Lastly, the fact that the developer just started clearing trees in Argonne Hills, without any approval of plans or
permits, is proof that they do not care about the environment, the eco system or the residents of this area. All
they care about is making money. They should be held accountable for that action. Please do not approve this
project, as it is presented today. Please honor the zoning recommendation of 700 units for this parcel, if
development is ever going to be approved. Please honor the storm water run off requirements as Durham
currently has them listed. Please do not approve anything here until the environmental impact of the new
Northern is seen. Please listen to those of us that will be directly impacted by this tragic proposal.
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