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May 4 'CO 17:~~1 P. O1 4' Lucy Harbor 352fl Moonlight Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-929-852Q May 4, 2DiDQ Tura Maon Oranga Caunry Department of Planning Fax e644-30Q2 Ms. Moon: Thank you for speaking with me this afternoon regarding the proposed Nine Gates Subdivision. I mast likely will not be able to attend the meeting tonigrht sa I thought I'd use this latter to convey soma of my cancents. My overwhelming concern is that the proposed development sets a precedent that will permanently alter the character of the neighborhood in which we live. My busbaad and I Nava beta living in the Turkey Run subdivision for over 13 years and have grown to appreciate thQ , rural and woodsy character of atu surroundings. Excluding the Mel Qaks subdivision (which is art atramaly), mast of the homes, those along Jones Ferry Road and adjoining naighborhoeds, are ore large wooded lots. I had presumed that ]coal ordinanceseasuradlprvtected this way of life. Every day I look forward to kaviag tlm bypass, crossing the lake and cbcckiag out the horses in the pasture on my trek horrre. Although the proposed development is set hack from the mad, I'm concerned that future development of adjoining property will assume the oharacurYStics of the new development From the developer's description, I envision tinge "Cary-essue" herpes on relatively small lots, cleared of trees tv molar way for the septic systems necessary to accommodate five bedroom, four bath hause3 with paved drives. My other concern is that of the proposed changes W the road. The proposed left•-trtrn lane sounds as though it might be a hit eticcssiva. I can appreciate the baar+d's interest is ensuring the safety of rrsideats and passers-by halt I fear that the proposed renovation may be a little ove~xbnilt (along the scare-ofwiyatoccurted at the Calavaader iriterscctian). There are tttorc dangerous intersectiaaa along Jones Ferry Road (i.c., tie Damascus Church) that could use the efforts of the DD'f. I suppaae it all tioils dowq ro the carrying capacity of the road ~Vlrrn is thin capacity exceeded? And what ate the long-raAge plans for moving cars, trucks and bikes safely? Perhaps it's time oo look at whcthex the ordinasrces arc ample m protect rho way of life that attracted my neighbors and I to this part of the county in the first place. I ctirr appreciate that change is necessary but I think that we should work together to ensure thaz C+range County remains a desirable place to be. Respectfully, Lucy Harter