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6 <br /> Barrie Vaden voiced opposition to the rezoning request stating that <br /> careful planning of the transition area is very important and that <br /> mechanisms and processes already in place should be used in planning the <br /> transition area. <br /> Chris Hogan, one of the applicants, gave a historical review of <br /> circumstances which have caused his family to make this rezoning request. <br /> Mr. Hogan stated that a proposed development plan was presented to members <br /> of the community approximately 1 1/2 years ago to receive their input. <br /> The information was used to modify the proposed plan in order to satisfy <br /> their requests. He also indicated that the plan was informally presented <br /> to members of the Carrboro Planning Staff. Mr. Hogan indicated that he <br /> was surprised to hear citizens say that they knew nothing of this plan. <br /> He also mentioned that the schools are currently overcrowded and that new <br /> schools will be built regardless of whether or not this development is <br /> approved. He stated that time, effort and planning went into this <br /> development plan and that it is not based solely on personal financial <br /> gain. The rezoning request and development plan have been in the making <br /> for approximately five (5) years. Citizens and staff have been kept <br /> abreast of plans during that time. He felt it would be an undue hardship <br /> to require the SAPWG to complete its charge before this rezoning request <br /> is considered. He expressed his own strong feelings for this land and his <br /> desire to protect it ecologically and environmentally. <br /> Rob Hogan, another of the applicants, asked that the governing boards <br /> grant the request. He indicated that they have already responded to <br /> community concerns voiced over the years by not requesting the highest <br /> possible density which would be allowed by the requested zoning <br /> designation. <br /> Katie McLaurin voiced support of the rezoning request and stated her <br /> disappointment with the scare tactics being used. She presented a copy of <br /> the informational brochure which was sent home with the students of <br /> Seawell School. She indicated that the brochure was both incorrect and <br /> misleading. <br /> Ann Leonard, one of the applicants, stated that the approval of this <br /> request would allow the family to farm the remaining land. She also <br /> mentioned that the proposed density is much lower than that which could <br /> have been requested. <br /> Alan Finkel voiced opposition to the rezoning request and stated that <br /> individual financial gain should not outweigh the community welfare. <br /> Livy Ludington voiced opposition to the rezoning request. She <br /> mentioned the adverse impact on roads, schools and the environment. <br /> However, she also stated that land owners who chose to farm their land <br /> should be paid fairly if they are being asked to preserve their land. She <br /> urged all parties to work together to reach a compromise. <br /> Gary Giles stated that he had signed a protest petition because he <br /> believes the density should be decreased. He commented that the physical <br />