20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211028 (39)

Public Notice Comment Form
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20210224
Project Name*
Project: Westpoint
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Comment
I am opposed to the Westpoint development and the 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. Also, 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 with full transparency and
the opportunity for additional public testimony from environmental experts and residents that live in the
surrounding communities such as Argonne Hills, Old Farm, Riverwalk Terrace, for public comment.
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.
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.
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.
Regards,
Barb Jor
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