20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211021 (12)

Public Notice Comment Form
ID#*
20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name
Affiliation (if applicable)
Phone Number
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1
Number only.
Last Name
Lodewick
Email*
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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 opposed to the Westpoint development adjacent to West Point on the Eno city park. I do not think this
project or specific permit is in the Public Interest of Durham residents or the environment. Portions of the Eno
River are protected state park areas, and this area is a city park beloved by all Durham residents. A development
there would destroy the natural and historical sites that Durhamites treasure.
Roxboro Rd. is already extremely congested with traffic. The proposed development would only exacerbate
those issues. Moreover, there is a lack of affordable housing in Durham, which the proposed development does
nothing to address. It's simply more expensive housing reserved for more affluent people to enjoy the natural
expanse of Black Meadow Ridge and the Eno River at the expense of everyone else.
I agree with the Save Black Meadow Ridge group's concerns about the development outlined below and believe
that a public hearing should be required for this development.
The Save Black Meadow Ridge group has raised many concerns that I share, and I believe each point being
raised by this group needs more thorough investigation, and would appreciate a response that reflects the
vetting of those concerns:
The application omits how the development has negative impacts on water quality, specifically Durham's drinking
water
The application ignores public safety concerns about direct human contact with water/runoff from the
development
The application contains incomplete, conflicting, and/or incorrect information
The application omits how the development negatively impacts threatened and endangered species and their
habitat
The application does not account for how the development negatively impacts historic sites
Wrong Permit type - based on impacts, public Interest, and appreciable opposition
Due to the above reasons we believe the permit type the Westpoint developer applied for needs review from the
US Army Corps of Engineers, along with additional oversight and impact assessments. We are requesting a
public hearing from the Division of Water Resources per code: 15A NCAC .02H .0503
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