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carry high levels of sediment, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other pollutants into our waterways and drinking water. Again—are the buffers adequate? Furthermore, should stormwater controls be located within the so-called Preserved Green Space, as currently indicated? 37 The business is under no obligation to maintain such buffers once the project has been completed. Enforcement in other areas of the state regarding sound buffer maintenance has been laxed in my experience. The sound buffers will more than likely not be maintained by the property owner and/or businesses. 38 The Eno River Association (letter) The extensive amount of impervious surface and the associated runoff, in conjunction with the high volume of vehicular traffic, will surely deposit high levels of sediment, toxic chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants into our waterways and drinking water. Due to the extent of this environmental impact, and the importance of these tributaries to water quality and species of Sevenmile Creek and the Eno River, it is critical to protect the areas around these tributaries and associated ponds and wetlands, as an extension of the site's open space. We understand that stormwater controls are being proposed to help mitigate runoff issues. However, two of the stormwater controls on the plan are located within the designated "Preserved Green Space Area."Control structures of this magnitude would require significant disturbance, and by the very definition not be "preserved."These"preserved"areas should not include stormwater controls, roads, utilities, or any other disturbance. The potential runoff issues, as well as the necessary fuel storage to support 120 gas pumps and the potential for storage failure, are of utmost concern. 61 total emails as of 12/30/20 (59 opposed, one neutral, one supporting)