Minutes 02-04-2025-Business Meeting

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61 Steckley Lee asked the Board to deny this application. She said she has a concern for the watershed and how the septic fields would affect those downstream. Peter Childers said he does not live near this development but is here in support of neighbors who do. He said he would be more inclined to support this if there was water and sewer there rather than wells and septic. He said that he does not want this to become a precedent for the county. Kelly Bruce said she has lived on Morrow Mill Rd. for over 10 years. She said she has no problem with the people of H4D, but this proposal is wrong for this area. She asked the Board to vote no. Josh Setzer said he has been to all the meetings about this development. He said he is fearful that H4D is not a traditional developer. He said this group was founded by a few people of different backgrounds, but it doesn't change the fact that there is no portfolio of properties. He said there has been flipping and flopping about the development. He said he has questions about the leadership and stability of this entity. Steve Kizer said that his home and property is located about 600 yards from the proposed development. He said that he was chairman of the Board of Adjustment and a member of the Planning Board when the current land use plans were developed and installed. He said the goal was to prevent urban sprawl and preserve the rural character of the county. He said that in those days, zoning was not well received by the residents. He said that promises were made that explained how difficult it is to change zoning laws, and these were laws based on the two priorities mentioned above. He said this proposal is certainly a test of the limits of the plans. He expressed concerns about water usage and septic systems of the development. He said no wells produce more than 5-6 gallons per minute. He said it is simply not possible to plan on well water to provide water for this development. He said the on-site waste management will have to be pumped into the adequate soil and if it fails, the county will have to condemn or provide the services. Atiti Watson said her family has lived on Gold Mine Loop for 4 years. She asked the Board to deny the project. She said they purchased their home with the goal of being in a rural area. She said she is concerned about the noise and not just what you can see from the road. She said they are in the process of growing enough produce to serve the needs of the community. She said they plan to age in place where they are. She said the project will increase the traffic and harm the charm of the neighborhood. She said that the development will pose a threat to the water supply. She said the location of the septic system is also concerning. She asked the Board to deny the project. Carol Mellon said she lives on Gold Mine Loop. She said they purchased their home with a desire to live in a rural area. She said they have lived in cities and high-density areas, and they chose this area because it is far enough from a city. She said that they did not realize that high density development would follow them out to where they are because it does not fit the area. She said they live about 1,000 feet from the area. She said that she is concerned with noise that may come from the development. She said it does not fit with the rural character of the surrounding area. She submitted an article"Americans Risk Losing Life Savings when Retirement Homes Go Bust." She said that bankruptcy courts can void any promises made of returning funds to residents. She asked the Board to agree with the Planning Board that it is not a suitable development for this area. Aadra Bhatt said she heard about this project from her neighbors. She said she at first really liked the idea but now that it is at 100 units, she does not see it as sustainable. She said she does not oppose the project in its spirit, however the fear that is shared, is not unfounded. She said she grew up in India and she could hear what was happening in her neighbors' home and they were allotted one hour of running water per day. She said that the sewage can contaminate the neighbors' water as well. She said she is not sure that the entire community's water usage and need can be accurately calculated. She asked the Board to consider all of those points.