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DURHAM <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 27706 <br /> • <br /> SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES • --- E PHONE MS)6 ~ 1 <br /> OFFICE OF THE DUKE FOREST - - • <br /> March 31, 1989 , • 'fl .L, ► <br /> Mr. David Stencil <br /> Orange County Planning Department <br /> 306F Revere Road <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Mr. Stancil: <br /> • <br /> In response to your request for comments on proposed amendments to the <br /> Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan I have some preliminary observations <br /> related to item LUP-4-89, Envirotek, Inc. Two parcels of Duke University <br /> land are located immediately across New Hope Creek from the southern end of <br /> the Proposed Commercial Transition area (Chapel;Hill twp. T.M. 14 Lots <br /> 11&12). They are, however, recommended for removal from the Duke Forest by <br /> the recent report of the Land Resources Committee and will be classified as <br /> residual endowment land, and I will not comment on the possible effects on <br /> those parcels. Rather, as resource manager of the Duke Forest, I am interested <br /> in those aspects of the proposal which could affect the continued ability of <br /> the Duke Forest to provide those resources necessary for it to operate as a <br /> teaching and research facility. <br /> It appears that the potential for changes in water quality of New Hope <br /> Creek constitutes the most obvious possible'effect on research in the <br /> Forest, primarily in the Korstian Division several miles downstream. <br /> Sedimentation during construction, increased storm water flows from <br /> additional impervious surfaces, failure of sewage disposal systems or a <br /> possible chemical spill each could be detrimental to current and future <br /> • studies utilizing New Hope Creek.—Without more information on the <br /> development plans such as water supply sources, waste disposal methods, <br /> density, types of commercial activity, etc. it is difficult to comment on <br /> specific downstream effects. <br /> Review of additional information will assist in providing a basis for <br /> additional comment. I would appreciate the opportunity to look over the <br /> details as they become available. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> • yd_ <br /> Judson Edeburn <br /> Duke Forest Resource Manager <br /> JE/kb <br /> cc: Dr. Norm Christensen <br /> Dean George F. Dutrow <br /> Mr. Max Wallace <br />