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Habitat for Humanity range County NC eft;. . October 13.- 1992 PO Box 3673 Chapel Hill NC 27515 Orange County Planning Board 306-F Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 To Whom It May Concern: RE: Public Hearing concerning zoning of property on Ferguson Road owned by Wayne Combs currently used for auto repair and storaoe. While I do not have information concerning the use of this property at the time it was originally zoned in 1981, I can speak to the very careful and protected use made of the property since Wayne has constructed his shop and been operating his repair business there. I have been very impressed with the organized and professional operation he had operated, careful to protect surrounding property owners and street traffic from any unsightly exposure to the autos temporarily stored there. I would also like to add another important note which I feel is significant in the decision being made concerning the appropriateness of Wayne being allowed to continue his repair operation. In my position as Affiliate Coordinator of Habitat for Humanity in this county, I have come in contact with many people who often in silent and unseen ways build and support our community and its members who have special needs. Wayne has been one of those unsung heros. Wayne has assisted those who could not afford critically important auto repairs essential in getting to and keeping their ,jobs. He has also allowed those in such emergency situations to defer payment for repairs on an affordable basis. Such willingness to help those in tough situations is certainly an important sign about the strength and vitality of our community and the need to honor and include such people. Finally, I would like to say that I feel it is very important when considering the restrictions you place on property use to consider that one of your tasks as community leaders it to strive to build an inclusive community which has room for all people, from all backgrounds and all vocations. There must me a place for Wayne who not only believes in the community and gives much back to it, but who also depends upon our community for his livelihood. We the community, I especially for one, have also come to depend upon the excellent professional service that Wayne has provided to those of us who are also dependent upon reliable transportation, regardless of our economic situation. For the reasons I have stated above, I request that you give favorable consideration and recommendation concerning this zoning matter to the County Commissioners. Sincerely, David W. Nichols, Affiliate Coordinator "Building Houses in Partnership with God's People in Need" _