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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211027 (374)Public Notice Comment Form ID#* 20210224 Project Name* Westpoint First Name Cherie Affiliation (if applicable) Phone Number Version * 1 Number only. Last Name Hodges Email * cjhodges4@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 do not agree with the approach taken towards this project thus far, from an environmental and traffic standpoint. I will highlight some of those reasons below in my comments. My hope is that the developer will take these concerns seriously. 1. Lack of public input: It appears that this is a project that is moving swiftly and as a resident of North Durham I have not received any notification of this project nor have my neighbors. It is concerning the lack of public input and lack of contact of residents that already live here. 2. Destruction of Animal Habitat: The Eno serves as many things to both animals and people. For animals it is a habitat that will be greatly compromised through this development. Many people and families enjoy visiting the Eno due to the plant life and animals, such as deer, rabbits and birds, they see along the trail. I am concerned that this development does not consider the impacts on land and water species. In addition their are many native plant species along the Eno that should be protected. 3. Compromises to Drinking water: The Eno serves as a watershed and drinking water source for people. This project proposes 400 condominiums, densely concentrated on the land. I am concerned about the amount of impervious surface that this project will bring, which will affect the amount of run off to the Eno and also affect storm water and sewer loads. Again this will affect both Humans and species who call the Eno home. 4. Increased Traffic: This development sits quite close to the New site of Northern High School, which also will be a large source of some of my same concerns mentioned above (increased impervious surface, destruction of habitat, etc.) The amount of Traffic that will occur in this area will increase due to the new placement of the high school. This project will also make this same area even more congested. The Roxboro corridor already experiences congestion with out the presence of either of these projects - Westpoint or Northern High School. I am concerned the traffic this project will additionally contribute is of great concern to traffic patterns, for those traveling to Person County and North Durham. In summary, please keep the Eno a place for all people and living things. Please consider my concerns of how this project will impact the environment and those who currently live here in North Durham. 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.