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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211026 (194)Public Notice Comment Form ID#* 20210224 Project Name* Westpoint First Name Joe Affiliation (if applicable) Faculty Emeritus, NC School of Science and Mathematics Phone Number 9194514016 Version * 1 Number only. Last Name Liles Email * joe.m.liles@gmail.com *** The intent for collecting an email address is to allow us send you a receipt for submittal of this comment. 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 the project. Comment I strongly feel that the proposed Westpoint development is not in the best interest of Durham, our regional environment, and the Eno River itself. Over the last three years I have witnessed flooding of Black Meadow Branch which drains the site of this development. This flooding has already damaged the mill wheel area of the restored West Point Mill. As well, in periods of high rainfall, I have seen sewage manholes overflowing with sewage draining directly into the Eno River. This destruction and pollution is already happening with our current infrastructure. The almost 400 housing units for the Westpoint development will only make this worse. The Westpoint development has the potential to harm historical structures (Westpoint Mill), the quality of drinking water for Durham (Teer Quarry storage reservoir) and Raleigh (Falls of the Neuse Reservoir). I urge our city planners and other regulatory branches of government to reconsider this permitting process on the basis of environmental destruction and quality of life issues for the public of Durham and surrounding communities. The Covid pandemic has resulted in increased usage of our city and state parks. Westpoint on the Eno City Park is a valuable resource for our citizenry. Please do not allow the Westpoint development to degrade this valuable and historic park and our beloved Eno River. Upload Supplementary Files Pdf file type only Any information (e.g., personal or contact) you provide on this comment form or in an attachment may be publicly disclosed and searchable on the Internet and will be provided to the Department or Agency issuing the notice. Submitted on: