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April 17, 1986 <br /> The Orange County Commissioners <br /> Mr. Donald G. Wilhoit, Chairman <br /> Mr. Moses Carey <br /> Mr. Norman Walker <br /> Mr. Ben Lloyd <br /> Ms. Shirley Marshall <br /> RE: The Industrial Development at New Hope Church Road/I 40 Interchange <br /> Dear Sirs and Madam: <br /> As residents of the Hideaway Estates, a development located immediately off <br /> Route 86 in Orange County, we are concerned and alarmed over current plans <br /> which designate 100 acres for industrial development at New Hope Church Road/I <br /> 40 Interchange. I This scheme, which promises to bring major industry into a <br /> largely residential area, is simply incompatible with any program that would <br /> protect the integrity of the private communities in the vicinity. <br /> The fact is there are already over 2,400 undeveloped acres in Orange <br /> County which are either zoned or designated for use for industrial planning. <br /> These zones are attractive to industry and have adequate transportation access <br /> and water and sewer services. <br /> Eight years ago when we made our initial home investment in Hideaway <br /> Estates, the most attractive feature of the community was the suburban natural <br /> beauty of the area. Establishing an industrial zone within this rural community <br /> buffer will severely adversely detract from our home community. <br /> As County Commissioners you are charged with a great responsibility -- to <br /> protect the lands and resources of the community from unscrupulous and <br /> irresponsible mismanagement. Industrial development at New Hope Church Road/I <br /> 40 interchange would be in clear violation of your responsibilities to the <br /> community at large. <br /> Finally, the fact that Mr. Norman Walker owns real estate within the <br /> proposed industrial zone represents a clear conflict of interest. This is a very <br /> disturbing fact. It would be unconscionable to have a County Commissioner <br /> vote on a land zoning plan when his personal financial interest are, at the same <br /> time, at stake. <br /> Thank you for your consideration of our concerns and attention to our <br /> resolute resistance to the proposed industrial zoning of our community. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> Dr. Steven J. Greenberg <br /> Lise K. Temple-Greenberg <br /> SJG:ghp <br />