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Rev. Gabriel and Mary DesHa <br /> rnais <br /> 5 500 Old Noble Road <br /> Cedar Grove NC 27231 <br /> September 23, 1999 ` ; <br /> Mr. Craig Benedict <br /> The Director of Planning <br /> POB 8181 <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Dear Mr. Benedict: <br /> Thank you for seeing me this afternoon. I think I understand better the <br /> complexities surrounding planning in this county. Such knowledge, however, <br /> has not allayed our anxiety. You mentioned that the initial petition and the <br /> procedure enacted by the Planning Dept. had some defects which may or may <br /> not be substantial. We would expect that failure to inform people of the <br /> rezoning application when those people are living within 500 feet of the area <br /> in question is more than an oversight, but, in fact, represents a failure of <br /> the system. <br /> -Another alarming problem is that the fate of communities from which land <br /> sellers have profited is totally ignored in the process of rezoning. Our <br /> understanding is that the person who sold us the property must be held <br /> responsible for the nature of that property. So, too, the county that <br /> approved of land use, well-drilling, and all other attendant expenses which we <br /> undertook, is not devoid of responsibility to protect those invited to live in <br /> such an area. If the general trend of land sellers and the county is to <br /> develop a residential community, it flies in the face of all reason and trust <br /> for that county to enact a minimalist zoning law to up-end the status of all <br /> who have invested in this area. <br /> We were relieved to learn that future land use considerations will include <br /> the presence of residents in this area. We've all been invited to make our <br /> homes here. We think any change in zoning is a very grave matter and we <br /> appreciate your promise to keep us informed of our rights. <br /> Sincerely, <br />