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C� � r <br /> I am sorry I am unable to attend this meeting and personally <br /> voice my concerns regarding the proposed zoning change to allow <br /> high density development in the Hogan Lake-Harmony Farms area <br /> north of Calvander. I agree with all of the concerns raised by <br /> others regarding school overcrowding, traffic congestion, and the <br /> overall adverse environmental impacts such a project would have. <br /> As an archaeologist, I am particularly worried about the <br /> possibility of losing potentially important prehistoric and <br /> historic archaeological sites in the project area. Although I'm <br /> unaware of any known sites that might be impacted, the area has <br /> never been systematically investigated, and given its long and <br /> significant history, there is a high probability that such sites <br /> exist. <br /> I sincerely hope the idea of preserving much of the area as a <br /> conservation sanctuary will be given serious consideration. If, <br /> however, the rezoning request is approved, I strongly encourage <br /> all parties--the developers, the town, and the county--to conduct <br /> a detailed environmental assessment prior to moving forward with. <br /> the project. And this assessment should certainly include an <br /> appraisal of cultural, historical, and archaeological resources, <br /> as well as natural environmental impacts. <br /> or <br /> H. Trawick Ward, *hi) <br /> III <br /> 1 <br />