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Orange County Planning Department - Orange County Commissioners - ' Hillsborough, N.C. 27278 • • - - To all whom. this Concerns; - Heartwood is the fulfillment of a long held vision and the practical - • application of 15 years personal experience. 1 would, like to express my intention-s in developing Heartwood. They are threefold. . One is to develop a small working homestead with my family where there. ' . ' are gardens, animal husbandry, 'worrdwoxking and related activities which are _ . a part of a family homestead lifestyle. Since we moved into the- "the old . BlackburnPlace" this past September we have begun substantial gardens; re.,- vived the many neglected. fruit trees, cleaned up and cared for the grounds, restored many of the outbuildings into useable condition; have the pleasure - - - of the antics of a young -Jersey Heifer, and the challenge of humble begin-- - ings. In essence ray:home is -a place to learn, to grow, and to share for my. own family and for others who may wish to participate,_ This brings me to the second aspect which is to involve children, • - In the decision to purchase this land 1 was very interested in helping the Emerson Waldorf School find a suitable place to build their school and • sold them a parcel of land on which to build. The Waldorf School philosophy and educational program lends itself well to being involved with a farm - . - environment. Many Waldorf Schools have adjoining a^farm situation which . - 'enhances many aspects of the children's school experience. My children both attend the Waldorf School and 1 find their enjoyment_ of school quite remarkable. - .. _. : • Thirdly, I want to develop a residential community where fami1ies.and individuals have theopportunity to participate in a lifestyle that restores many of the strong values and learning situations of the family farm yet offers privacy and, individual choice. A place where there can be a harmonious blend of respect 'for-'the -land and opportunity to participate in activities that - would not be available in most residential developments . For me and I know many others, there is more to life than one's work, TV, and health clubs! - Heartwood is my personal commitment to offer to those people who like me . - want to live in a neighborhood environment where. they can get involved, con-- tribute, and grow in ways seeminnfMestined to be forgotten in this fast paced- - age of computers and hi--tech living. _ . The center of Heartwood is a. lake and throughout the development there . " will be walking .trails to connect the residents with the schools my homestead1 - - • the lake,• the community building, play areas, and gardening areas. No - doubt any children attending the school will create their :own paths from ' home to school and to their favorite places in Heartwood, The homes at Heartwood will be carefully pla •ed-.so=.as to be neighborly but positioned in such a-way that will maximize privacy. Utmost care will be taken to preserve the woodland environment throughout. 1 .personally will be involved in ap- proving all site and building plans, any tree.removal and landscaping, ( 1 intend to work closely with the Heartwood Homeowners Association in