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another two miles to the north, both of which are already zoned and willing, capable, able and wanting the kind of development that is proposed for New Hope Church Road interchange.---., Having the development focused an New Hope Church Road instead of these other two alternatives he finds totally incomprehensible. He asked that the Commissioners and the Planning Board members continue their program of manage growth. It is his desire to continue to have the environment and natural setting that was anticipated when he moved out into the neighborhood. MR. MORLEY o£ the Foxlair development which joins the area that is being considered for rezoning; stated he chose Foxlair to live because of the wildlife that's there. There are wild turkeys, foxes, and deer. There is a stream and the virgin forest. If this is approved for the rock quarry, there will be noise, pollution, and increased traffic. Chairman Carey pointed out that the specific use of the property is not under consideration and he asked that comments be limited to the appropriateness of change in the land use. MR. MORLEY continued by saying he doesn't think a rock quarry is appropriate. His concern would be the environmental impact and the argument for the convenience of the local needs. MR. .TOLLY stated he was pleased with the Planning staff recommendation. The nature of his work requires that he travel a great deal around the country, and he has probably seen just about every state. One of the things that surprised him is how much traveling has improved his appreciation for the quality of life in Orange County, far the unspoiled nature of environment. He expressed grief for people like the Tapps and the Blackwoods. He understands their problem and regrets it sincerely. He expressed concern that commercialization of the land above and below will result in sprawl and will result in an increased center of commercialization all around this area. He built a new house within 1100 feet of the interstate just last year. He acknowledged that the interstate noises are not particularly desirable but they do not make it an uninhabitable environment. He is very pleased with his purchase and he enjoys very much the quality of life there. He spoke in strong opposition to this plan. The Land Use Plan is brilliant. It is what sets this state apart from other areas of the country, and he would strongly encourage public opposition to the rezoning. .TAY ZARAGOZA stated he knows something specific about the site because about two years ago, he tried to buy 13 acres of which was owned by the Girl Scouts at that time. It was a terrific piece of property and highly desirable from where he lives. He knew the highway was coming but still wanted to own this land for his home. He asked that there be consistency not only with the plan but with what's happening throughout this area and the southern part of Chapel Hill where these multi-use nodes, as they call them, are under siege right now. 'Whatever happens here tonight will have an effect elsewhere. SPENSE DICKINSON, owner of a store at Blackwood Station, stated he put a little petition up at his store which read "Protect our Rural Buffer, we strongly support the town and the County zoning which provides for and preserves the Rural Buffer." He presented the petition with 94 signatures. He stated we live in a community that people like the Tapps and Blackwoods have protected for many, many years. It's because people like the Tapps and the Blackwoods have held on to their land that this area is still a really nice place to live. It was their land this interstate went right through and they're the people that have preserved it for us, and now they are the ones that are suffering. His main concern is how to compensate those people who are right there at that intersection. Another concern is when will this issue come up again. It will come up