ORD-2012-036 Ordinance Amending the Zoning Atlas - Eno Economic Development District (EDD) Area Land Use

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Further, the Zoning and Land use classification would not be consistent, which will create conflicts later. Finally, the Durham plan keeps this entire area as residential in their urban growth plan. Thus, the Orange County and Durham plans will not be consistent. I would strongly urge the board not to approve this proposal. The land use classification should either remain residential or the region around Old NC-10 should be removed from this economic development district. Sincerely, Chris Kelsey 208 Weldon Ridge Court Durham, NC 27705 Letter from Phillip Gunter Dear Commissioner Pelissier: Thank you for your service to the citizens of Orange County. As I have noted in previous letters, because of the diversity of land use and interests among your constituents, your job must often be a daunting task. Regarding the rezoning issue in the Eno District, I remain concerned about the proposed changes. I attended the last meeting of the Planning Board (August 1, 2012). The revised proposal was approved, but not unanimously. Two board members in attendance voted against the proposal. They asked some good questions. At that meeting, I heard no good answers to those questions and concerns. My original concerns that I expressed to you in my letters of February 19, 2012; May 11, 2012; and May 21, 2012 remain: 1) storm water runoff; 2) noise pollution; and 3) air pollution. Since then, a letter written to you by Dr. Jon Arvik addressed in detail the well-defined and scientifically documented health dangers and risks caused by open-air grinding, crushing, and shredding of trash and construction debris. This activity is already "permitted" by Orange County on Mount Hermon Church road. My first two concerns, storm water runoff and noise pollution, still exist, but for the time being are dwarfed by the obvious immediate health-threatening particulate pollution of the air we breathe. We can filter the water we drink. We can wear noise suppressing ear plugs; however, we must breathe the air. Since the onset of open-air grinding, crushing and shredding on Mt. Hermon Church Road, my daughter has been diagnosed with asthma. She has been prescribed a medication for that serious condition. To protect the health of the citizens of Orange County, your help is requested in two ways: 1. Issue no more permits for businesses that might add to the particulate air pollution problem. This includes already existing business that might wish to expand. 2. Seek ways to cause existing business to take all necessary steps to eliminate any sources of particulate air pollution that existing in their business operations. To do anything less is to further endorse what has already been permitted and will likely encourage and attract to the Eno District other businesses which may create additional air pollution.