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V� ^�v " which indicated that it had experienced a high rate of growth and would continue to grow, He said to grant the Special Use Permit for the airport would permit the same "conflicting" land use problems which currently exist around HWA. 2) He said that the Zoning Ordinance indicated that the applicant for a Special Use Per- mit must demonstrate that the use won't "adversely affect the health or public safety." He asked if airports have no adverse affects on health and public safety, why are those who live near HWA so committed to getting rid of it? 3) He addressed the issue of decreased land value of property adjacent to the proposed airport,and cited the example of someone who owns two lots next to his property who is now hesitating about building there because of the airport. He said the airport will "decrease the desirability of Bingham Township" as a residential area. Mr. Edward Johnson, Bingham Township: Said he lives 3-4 miles north of the proposed runway. [Clerk's note: Mr. Jnhnxon's remarks were very detailed and length,; complete remarks are on pages5Y9'5445 of this book. A brief summary follows) Mr. Johnson questioned the number of plane operations eotimof He feels the numbers will be much higher and gives a detailed analysis o: why he believes this estimate to be in error. He introduced the Minutes of the Bingham Township Advisory Council of February 15^ 1979, into the record /Those are on pagps044f this book] He said the developer had said that the airport could not exist without the airpark, which is no longer proposed and he questioned the economic feasibility of the airport. He recommended denial of the request because: 1) it doesn't promote the health, safety or general welfare of the public; 2) it is in conflict with the Land Use Plan for this Township; and, 3) the economic unotability of this project; he feels the County will have to bail out in some way the devolopprs. While he recommends denial, he also suggested two conditions if _ the permit is approved: 1) that no jet will ever be"allowed to land at Midway; and, 2) a bond equivalent to cost plus lO% of the project from the beginning to the Completion. Mr. Johnson asked those who were in the courtroom and who were opposed to the airport project to stand, /Clerk's note: Most of the audience stood) Ms. Julie Andresen, resident of Chapel Hill and representing Citizens for Airport Planning: She said the purpose of the group was to seek a solution for the health and safety problems posed by HHA!s lucbtfun' She that the group has a broad base of support for its objectives. She cited the Chapel Hill Town Council 's