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4 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Matthew Montgomery <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Matthew Montgomery <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 121 Woodward Way <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 561-239-9738 <br /> Email: Matthew@GroundStone.net <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2008 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> NAHB <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None to date <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Chapel Hill Planning Commission <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> Current resident in the ETJ. Over 30 years experience in real estate development and General <br /> Contracting in Florida and NC. Familiar with all aspects of planning on and zoning. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Want to preserve the character of the rural buffer while valuing the interests of the land owners <br /> and local community. The ETJ provides a great opportunity to leverage the local resources such <br /> as UNC, the farming community, and local organizations, with the common goal of showcasing a <br /> sustainable approach to place-making and land planning. Both ecologically and financially for the <br /> community. <br /> Being a resident in the ETJ with a 13+ acre farm, I want to preserve the character of the ETJ . I <br /> understand the challenges of balancing the rights of the land owners, the desires of the residents <br /> in the ETJ, the interests of the broader community, and the financial impacts. Having spent over <br /> 30 years in the development industry, I have the experience and knowledge of all the various <br /> interests in the community. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of place making and real estate development. <br /> Projects ranging from affordable housing, CRA programs, Facilities for the Arts and Eduction, <br /> Independent living for adults with disables, Homes with the Gary Sinese foundation. In addition <br /> have developed and built over 1,500 homes, condos and apartments over the years. <br /> My entire career has involved working with people from all parts of society. <br />