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54 <br /> Thank you for considering my concerns as you plan an orderly development of this area. I <br /> encourage you to establish a broader buffer between commercial development and the vital water <br /> resources of the people of Orange County and of the State of North Carolina. I and other will work <br /> toward that end. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Charles P. Gunter <br /> P. O. Box 507 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Edward Hill lives on Live Oak Trail, which is off of Mt. Herman Church Road. His property is <br /> within 100 yards of the RE-1 area (??). He said that he was not able to attend the February 22nd <br /> meeting because he did not know about it. He asked about the notification requirements. He <br /> became aware of these actions when the signs went up at the corner of Old NC 10 and Mt. Herman <br /> Church Road. <br /> Craig Benedict said that staff notified by letter people within 600 feet of all rezoning, and the <br /> last tax record owner of the property is used. <br /> Edward Hill said that his comment is that the area that he lives in is residential, R1. He would <br /> like to see the Planning Board remove this section below the railroad tracks,which was expanded at <br /> the request of Durham County. He understands the mobile home park's property owners' desire to <br /> have the potential for municipal sewer access, but he does not see any reason for Durham City to be <br /> dictating to Orange County where the zoning limits are. <br /> Phillip Rhew said that he is worried about bringing water and sewer by his house because of <br /> the requirement to hook on to this. <br /> Dianne Rabalais lives on Old Hillsborough Road within Whispering Pines. She said that she <br /> moved to Orange County not to be in Durham County. She is concerned about Durham County <br /> annexing this property. She said that she moved to Orange County for her children to go to Orange <br /> County Schools. If the water and sewer will be brought from Durham for certain people to develop <br /> their lands, then these people need to pay for this. <br /> Craig Benedict said that these residents will remain within Orange County Schools no matter <br /> what happens, even if the City of Durham does come into Orange County. There will be two layers <br /> of taxes—Orange County and Durham City. This is similar to places in Hillsborough. The water and <br /> sewer program is not intended to be put through the middle of any existing development. It is <br /> primarily a backbone to serve undeveloped properties or underdeveloped properties. <br /> Darcy Willson read a prepared statement. <br /> Darcy Willson <br /> 5315 Old Hillsborough Road <br /> Durham, NC 27705 <br /> darcvwillson(a�vahoo.com <br /> 919-612-7442 <br /> The Eno Economic Development District has many natural and manmade attributes that should be <br /> protected and enhanced by any future development. <br />