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Rev. Gabriel and Mary DesHarnais <br />5500 Old Noble Road <br />Cedar Grove NC 27231 <br />September 23, 1999 <br />Mr. Craig Benedict <br />The Director Of Planning <br />POB 8181 <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Dear Mr. Benedict: <br />Thank you for seeing me this afternoon. I think I under better the <br />complexities surrounding planning in this county. Such knowledge, however, <br />has not allayed our anxiety. You mentioned that the initial petition and the <br />procedure enacted by the Planning Dept, had some defects wh may or <br />not be substantial. We would expect that failure to inform peoich ple of the may <br />rezoning application when those people are living within 500 feet of the ar ea <br />in question is more than an Oversight, but, in fact, represents a failure of <br />the system. <br />Another alarming problem is that the fate of <br />communfires from which land . Our <br />sellers have Profited is totally ignored in the process o ezoning <br />understanding is that the Person. who sold us the property must that'd <br />responsible for the nature of that property. SO, too, the county <br />approved of land use, well-drilling, and all other attendant expenses which w e <br />undertook, is not devoid of responsibility to protect those invited tto�ve <br />such an area. If the general trend of land sellers and the county is in <br />develop a residential community, it flies in the face of all reason and <br />for that county to enact a minimalist zoning law to up-end the stat trust <br />us of all <br />who have invested in this area. <br />We were relieved to learn that future land use considerations will include <br />the presence of residents in this area. We've all been invited to make our <br />homes here. We think any change in zoning is a very grave matter and we <br />appreciate Your promise to keep us informed . of our rights. <br />Sincerely, <br />1.Z1 <br />K <br />