20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211028 (22)

Public Notice Comment Form
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ID#: 20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
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1
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First Name Last Name
Ashe
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Comment
I am opposed to the Westpoint development and their permit application. I do not think the assessments reflect
the true picture of the development's 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.
I also believe that the Save Black Meadow Ridge group has raised many concerns that I share, and I believe
each point being raised by this group needs more thorough investigation, and would appreciate a response that
reflects the vetting of those concerns.
This is a project that should be deemed to have a significant public Impact and likely needs greater oversight
through a different permit type and higher level of review.
We are opposed to the Westpoint development and their Permit application for the following reasons.
The application omits how the development has negative impacts on water quality, specifically Durham's drinking
water
The application ignores public safety concerns about direct human contact with water/runoff from the
development
The application contains incomplete, conflicting, and/or incorrect information
The application omits how the development negatively impacts threatened and endangered species and their
habitat
The application does not account for how the development negatively impacts historic sites
Wrong Permit type - based on impacts, public Interest, and appreciable opposition
Due to the above reasons we believe the permit type the Westpoint developer applied for needs review from the
US Army Corps of Engineers, along with additional oversight and impact assessments. We are requesting a
public hearing from the Division of Water Resources per code: 15A NCAC .02H .0503
thanks,
Jennifer Ashe
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