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0 _ 51 "' <br /> Habitat for Humanity o ) range County NC <br /> October 13.- 1992 PO Box 3673 Chapel Hill NC 27515 <br /> Orange County Planning Board <br /> 306-F Revere Road <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> RE: Public Hearing concerning zoning of property on Ferguson Road <br /> owned by Wayne Combs currently used for auto repair and storage. <br /> While I do not have information concerning the use of this property at the <br /> time it was originally zoned in 1981 , I can speak to the very careful and <br /> protected use made of the property since Wayne has constructed his shop and <br /> been operating his repair business there. I have been very impressed with the <br /> organized and professional operation he had operated, careful to protect <br /> surrounding property owners and street traffic from any unsightly exposure to <br /> the autos temporarily stored there. <br /> I would also like to add another important note which I feel is significant in <br /> the decision being made concerning the appropriateness of Wayne being allowed <br /> to continue his repair operation. In my position as Affiliate Coordinator of <br /> Habitat for Humanity in this county, I have come in contact with many people <br /> who often in silent and unseen ways build and support our community and its <br /> members who have special needs. Wayne has been one of those unsung heros. <br /> Wayne has assisted those who could not afford critically important auto <br /> repairs essential in getting to and keeping tf—ir jobs. He has also allowed <br /> those in such emergency situations to def payment for repairs on an <br /> affordable basis. Such willingness to he cV pose in tough situations is <br /> certainly an important sign about the stre, o' and vitality of our community <br /> and the need to honor and include such people. <br /> Finally, I would like to say that I feel it is very important when considering <br /> the restrictions you place on property use to consider that one of your tasks <br /> as community leaders it to strive to build an inclusive community which has <br /> room for all people, from all backgrounds and all vocations. There must me a <br /> place for Wayne who not only believes in the community and gives much back to <br /> it, but who also depends upon our community for his livelihood. We the <br /> community, I especially for one, have also come to depend upon the excellent <br /> professional service that Wayne has provided to those of us who are also <br /> dependent upon reliable transportation, regardless of our economic situation. <br /> For the reasons I have stated above, I request that you give favorable <br /> consideration and recommendation concerning this zoning matter to the County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David W. Nichols, <br /> Affiliate Coordinator <br /> "Building Houses in Partnership with God's People in Need" _ <br />