20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211028 (178)

Public Notice Comment Form
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20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
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5125692651
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Comment
I oppose the Westpoint development and the proposal on the basis that it has the potential to negatively impact
an important sources of drinking water, recreation, and habitat. I do not think this project or specific permit is in
the Public Interest of Durham residents or the environment- and I believe a Public Hearing should be required for
this development. Below are some concerns raised by the Save Black Meadow Ridge group that require further
investigation and demand answers from developers before the project moves forward:
—"Drinking water is always one of the highest priority items of Public Interest within a community. While the
building development regulations may not be in place yet --as this project is in a timing loophole --it is imperative
the US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Division of Water Resources, and City of Durham look at the impacts of
this aspect more closely as they relate to the 404/401 permit application. Under Section 7 of the Nationwide
Permit 13, we find: "No activity may occur in the proximity of a public water supply intake, except where the
activity is for the repair or improvement of public water supply intake structures or adjacent bank stabilization."
While the new intake is not operational yet, phase one plans have started, and work will be taking place on both
projects at the same time. It is very likely the new intake will be in place during work on the Westpoint
development, such that Section 7 should apply. "
—"The mouth of Warren Creek (which the developer calls "unnamed tributary") and Black Meadow Creek are the
two watershed / wetland areas that the 401 permit is applying for disturbances on. These two creeks will be the
main avenues for development site runoff. The concern with this comes from the fact that the mouths of two
tributaries are some of the highest used places on the West Point on the Eno City Park for swimming, fishing,
and recreation. In particular, the pools at the end of Black Meadow Creek are used for fishing and playing in -
especially by younger children with their families. Warren Creek on the other hand flows near Sennett's Hole
which is used by hundreds of people every summer weekend for swimming, fishing, and recreation. Diminished
water quality in these creeks would likely have human health impacts, given how active the area is visited. This
further exemplifies the strong public interest in further assessing and protecting the water quality of this critical
region."
The group makes additional strong points against this development and for the review and rejection of this
development. I urge you to listen to all of the individuals, families and groups who want to maintain the safety
and beauty of the Eno and Durham.
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