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C3� ffino-cr- <br />ec <br />Kristine M. Herfkens, Ph.D. <br />Betty Rider, PA CHE <br />4738 old Lake Trail <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />February 21, 2009 <br />Ladies and Gentlemen: <br />As owner/occupants of property adjoining Lake Orange we are unable to attend the public <br />hearing on February 23td and are taking this opportunity to comment Agenda Item C-1 related to <br />Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance and Atlas Amendments. Specifically it relates to a <br />new Zoning overlay District and incorporation of flood protection standards. <br />it is unclear from the "dear homeowner" letter received by regular mail or from our reading the <br />published agenda and attachments whether or not our property is affected. po date, rthe as <br />been no sign concerning the proposed action.posted in the vicinity of our prerty. Since <br />relevant 615 and 620 elevations are significant components of the proposed actions, we are, at <br />minimum, and without question, interested parties. <br />C7 ft reconcile <br />it is imperative that the Board of Commissioners appoint a special commi ee to rec n i e <br />differences that might exist between the goals of the amended ordinances an * d the rights of Lake <br />Orange landowners to freely access the lake, enjoy its recreational benefits, and to create a <br />uniform understanding among the affected property owners, interested other parties, and <br />regulatory authorities. The only real consensus is the data desci-iblng the 615 and 620 <br />elevations is inaccurate and/or inconsistent. <br />While we 'support reasonable and, responsible regulations, the more prudent action would be to <br />first accurately determine the benchmark elevation -in order to reach a uniform understanding of <br />necessary regulations. This is particularly important to owners of affected property at or <br />adjacent to Lake Orange because, absent an accurate benchmark elevation, regulation will <br />continue to be misunderstood and I inconsistent, thus puffing the . county and property owners at <br />further risk. <br />Thank you for your consideration. - * <br />Kris Herfkens Betty Rider <br />56 <br />