Agenda - 06-01-2021; 7-a - Buckhorn Area Study

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43 From: Patricia OConnor To: Buckhorn Study Subject: [EXTERNAL MAIL!]BAP Date: Sunday,May 23,2021 11:46:33 PM Dear Planners, The recent meeting about the BAP was confusing and left many people out of the discussion. Another meeting, with more clear instructions about how and when to speak is in order. Whether you call it a plan or a study, there remains much to discuss about development along the West Ten corridor. It is totally unfair that multiple properties, not in the original plan, have been annexed and rezoned by Mebane. My home, and numerous others, will soon be embedded in an industrial park without any real estate impact study, without a complete traffic study that includes Medline and Neyer(or if it exists, it's not clear) and without any regard for the impacts on our quality of life. The trucks using this road have increased dramatically in number since the beginning of this development, many likely now avoiding the weigh station. This isn't very thoughtful planning. Our homes and way of life have been sacrificed for the sole purpose of filling Mebane and OC coffers. Thoughtful development is possible but seems beyond your reach. Why aren't you seeking development that would enhance our rural areas and protect our air,water and quality of life? Why is everyone simply settling for warehouses like there is no other development possible for this corridor? It lacks all thoughtfulness and imagination. In addition to many homes, we have a middle school, soccer field, planned ball field and 2 places of worship on West Ten Road. Surely there are other projects that would both enhance the rural environment and generate revenue. I had planned on staying in my home through my retirement but fear the proposed development will make it an unattractive option. The people who live here deserve better and should have a voice in how development proceeds in this area. Patty O'Connor 1011 Squires Rd. Mebane,NC Patty O. Sent from my I-phone