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Approved 9.3.25 330 would be conserved regardless largely. So, to call it a Conservation Cluster is a concern. The 331 biggest concerns is that neighbors hear from the developer at the neighborhood meeting that the 332 developer initially thought of fewer lots and were encouraged by planning staff to have the highest 333 density possible. That's what the developers told the neighbors, and we heard this during the 334 Fiddlehead neighborhood meeting as well. This appears inconsistent with the commissioners' 335 priorities. The commissioners have deliberately slowed down the comprehensive planning 336 process, and I would just encourage you all at the time when they're slowing it down to consider 337 whether Conservation Clusters do fit and where they fit, not to approve rezoning. Thank you. 338 339 Lamar Proctor: Thank you. John Griffin? 340 341 Beth Bronson: Do you want to read like two in a row so that the next person knows they're ready? Whoever will 342 be after Griffin. 343 344 Lamar Proctor: Well, I think that's the only two who put the agenda items. 345 346 Beth Bronson: My bad. I'm sorry. 347 348 John Griffin: I'm John Griffin. I live at 546 Everett Lane. I share two property lines with the proposed 349 development. I want to express my concerns about the development as proposed for conditional 350 rezoning in White Cross, particularly it's impacts on water resources and rural character. First, the 351 septic low outs documented in the application raised some red flags. 43 individual systems 352 installed on roughly 61 acres will clearly threaten tree density,which not only disrupts wildlife 353 habitat and the county's natural beauty, but also increases storm water runoff, potentially 354 degrading both soil quality and nearby waterways. Second, I question the developer's reliability 355 when it comes to abiding Orange County's interests. This is a company that Preserve Rural 356 Orange reports to have been sued dozens of times throughout the US for water pollution and 357 negligent construction and business practices. Given that history, it's difficult to trust that they'll 358 prioritize clean water in quality homes in White Cross without persistent county oversight. Third, 359 this development undermines the rural character that defines rural Orange County at White Cross. 360 We can expect increased noise and air pollution from such a concentrated spike in landscaping, 361 traffic, and fenced-in dogs as well as significantly increase light pollution, each of which erodes the 362 quiet, natural environment we all choose to live in and pay high taxes for. Lastly, I'd like to briefly 363 raise a concern with the well impact report regarding the proposed community well. Full 364 disclosure, my wife and chose to participate as one of the two volunteer wells to add data to the 365 report. However,the conclusion of the report that nearby wells won't be affected by a 43-home 366 community well is based on a single 24-hour draw-down test involving only two neighboring wells. 367 1 can't yet support those findings without a much more thorough analysis that considers long-term 368 use, seasonal variation, drought conditions,43-plus sprinkler systems in high summer and the 369 likely increase in demand from future neighboring development. In conclusion, this proposed 370 rezoning and development demands much deeper scrutiny, and zoning conditions that aim to 371 avert obvious conflicts with rural Orange County's water resources, quality of housing, and rural 372 character. Thank you. 373 374 Lamar Proctor: So,those were the individuals who actually indicated the agenda item. Is there anyone else who 375 was on this sign-up sheet who wanted to speak? You can raise your hand. Okay. Hearing none. 376 We will move on to board questions of the applicant. If that's okay with everyone? All right, 377 Delores, do you want to start? 378 379 Delores Bailey: I can. Thank you. So, is the applicant going to come back up? 380 381 Beth Trahos: Yes, ma'am. 382 383 Lauren Honeycutt: We have a little bit more on our side from Planning. Sorry.This one always gets lost. 384