20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211028 (396)

Public Notice Comment Form
ID#*
20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name
Affiliation (if applicable)
Phone Number
9199374077
Version*
1
Number only.
Last Name
Seiz
Email *
[e-mail]
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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 the project.

Comment
To Whom It May Concern,
The Eno River and Eno River State Park are such rare and beautiful resources/amenities in Durham and our
community. As a Durham resident since 2008 I have fallen in love with these natural wonders and they have
brought me joy, peace, wonderment, and grounding/deep connection in our community. They need to be
protected and preserved and not destroyed for corporate gains.
I am opposed to the Westpoint development and their permit application. I do not think this project or specific
permit is in the Public Interest of Durham residents or the environment. This project will have significant impacts
to: water quality, endangered & threatened species, West Point City Park and Historic Site, and dozens of other
issues that are not being addressed.
I strongly believe a Public Hearing should be required for this development.
Groups like Save Black Meadow Ridge and the Eno River Association have raised many concerns about the
Westpoint development, and I believe each point being raised by these groups needs more thorough
investigation. I would appreciate a response that reflects the vetting of all the concerns being raised by these
groups.
This is a project that should be deemed to have a significant public Impact and needs greater oversight through
a different permit type and higher level of review.
The ways in which the developer and the City of Durham have handled this development thus far has been
incredibly concerning to me as a resident. Affordable housing is an issue that needs to be addressed in our
community, yes, but it should be done in a way that doesn't harm some of our most precious natural amenities
and it should be done in a thoughtful way where the broader community is actively engaged in the process.
Without multiple layers of community engagement or community accountability this project is not equitable.
Thank you for hearing my concerns and the concerns of many others.
Sincerely,
Katie Seiz
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