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ERDMAN, BOGGS AND liARKINS ATI OR N EY5 AT LAW BOON CREEK CENTER,SUITE I04-A 730 AIRPORT ROAD POST OFFICE Box 427 • CHAPEL HILL,NORTH CAROLINA 27514 DAVID W.ERDMAN 919-929-0375 CHARLOTTE OFFICE DAVID C.BOGGS 704-372-7664 HARRY H.HARKINS,JR. KEVIN L.BARNETT Honorable Donald Willhoit July 31, 1985 Page 2 First, we still have strong concerns about the health and environmental effects of. Chandler's current operation. They have produced no proof that their operation complies with state regulations; in fact, our investigation indicates the contrary. Neighbors continue to complain about the runoff and uses of the pits. We have seen no evidence that their current or proposed use of the property has received state approval. Considering the health factors and the numerous complaints you heard at the hearing about gravel and traffic problems, we deny that Chandler is a good neighbor or corporate citizen. Second, we have seen no evidence that Chandler has received approval from Southern Railway to operate within its right of way. Mr. Chandler merely said at the hearing that his lawyers were "talking"to the railroad. • Finally and most important, we believe that it is totally inappropriate to change the county's Land Use Plan merely to accommodate Chandler's desire to expand its plant. The Land Use Plan is a fundamental document which should only be changed for compelling reasons. We believe Chandler has failed to carry any of its burden to demonstrate why a change should be approved. Chandler should have cheCked on the zoning before it acquired the property. To grant its request would only reward its negligence and its demonstrated disregard for its neighbors. On behalf of the 124 neighbors who petitioned you againSt the change, and our clients, we earnestly urge you to vote against any change in the Land Use Plan for this property. With best wishes always, we remain, Sincerely yours, • Harry H. Harkins, Jr.