20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211028 (512)

Public Notice Comment Form
ID#*
20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name
John
Affiliation (if applicable)
Phone Number
Version *
1
Number only.
Last Name
Pearson
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
As a North Durham resident for over 25 years I am strongly opposed to the Westpoint development and their
permit application. I do not think the assessments reflect the true picture of the developments impacts and the
impacts from the 401 Individual Clean Water Act Permit disturbances. 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.
While the Eno water shed is a primary concern. The other major concern is the continued assault on North
Durham by developments where Durham City/County planners have not built out adequate infrastructure (roads,
traffic management, lack of policing staff ( also 911 operators) with the added population and certain crime to
follow). The emphasis on urban sprawl and high density housing is not welcome in this part of Durham County.
Finally, developers are smelling money and politicians are promoting "we need more affordable housing". The
planning commission pushed through re -zoning for Latta Park and only 5% is affordable housing - what a joke.
Will my property taxes go down as a result of more revenue from more units? I don't think so. Look at all of the
development downtown and there has been no improvement in services for the average home owner and tax
payer. No, No , No... we need more open space, peace, quiet and parks for the existing residents. We need less
congestion, noise and crime.
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