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ENTI CER FI ATIONS. 1, JL1l r Q (S Ur'� – w Sf AIA-f— (Awhorizd �{ lon signer'snarna), certify that: i am arthe Cam` of I' ,-- � 4,J
rnanzatlon &goers title) designated to act on behalf of NEW HANOVER COUNTY
(Authorizing Entity). Authorizing Entity is a for 4 0Jk- n
(type of amity, likea -non -wort• corporation) and its Taxpayer Identification Number 56-6000124 . I am authorized and directed to execute an
original or a copy of this Authorization to Financial Instil tion, and anyone else requiring a copy. Authorizing Entity is duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of 4k (�A{VI and is duly qualified, validly existing and in good standing in all jurisdictions where
Authorizing Entity operates or owns or leases property. Authorizing Entity has the power and authority to provide this Authorization, to confer the
powers granted in this Authorization and to carry on Authorizing Entity's business and activities as now conducted. The designated Agents have the
power and authority to exercise the actions specified in this Authorization and Authorizing Entity properly adopted these authorizations and appointed
the Agents and me to act on its behalf. Authorizing Entity will notify Financial Institution before reorganizing, merging, consolidating, recapitalizing
dissolving or otherwise materially changing ownership, management or organizational form. Authorizing Entity will be fully liable for failing to notify
Financial Institution of these material changes.
O Authorizing Entity conducts business and other activities under the additional trade name or fictitious name of
and Authorizing Entity has the legal power and authority to use this trade name or
fictitious name. Authorizing Entity will not use any trade name or fictitious name without Financial Institution's prior written consent and will
preserve Authorizing Entity's existing name, trade names, fictitious names and franchises.
GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS. 1 certify Authorizing Entity authorizes and agrees that: FIRST NATIONAL BANK (Financial
Institution) is designated to provide Authorizing Entity the financial accommodations indicated in this Authorization, subject to the Rnanclal Institution's
rules and regulations from time to time. All prior transactions obligating Authorizing Entity to Financial Institution by or on behalf of Authorizing Entity
are ratified by execution of this Authorization. Any Agent, while acting on behalf of Authorizing Entity, is authorized, subject to any expressed
restrictions, to make all other arrangements with Financial Institution which are necessary for the effective exercise of the powers indicated within this
Authorization. The signatures of the Agents are conclusive evidence of their authority to act on behalf of Authorizing Entity. Unless otherwise agreed
to in writing, this Authorization replaces any earlier related Authorization and will remain effective until Financial Institution receives and records an
express written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of this Authorization must be
accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to Financial Institution, establishing the authority for the change. Authorizing Entity agrees not to combine
proceeds from collateral securing any debts owed to Financial Institution with unrelated funds.
SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATIONS. The following persons (Agents) are authorized to act on behalf of Authorizing Entity in fulfilling the purposes of this
Authorization:
Individual's Name, Tltle, & if applicable, Signature or Facsimile Signature
Representative Entity's Name and Relationship to Authorizing Entity
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(b) Wirt tit Wlct,)►Le�i–i(1ac.rc.�c�Q QT I tc�� �. ` 1—.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Authorizing Entity has adopted any facsimile signatures indicated above. Financial Institution may rely on those facsimile signatures that resemble the
specimens within this Authorization or the specimens that Authorizing Entity periodically files with Financial institution, regardless of by whom or by
what means the signatures were affixed.
Authorizing Entity authorizes and directs the designated Agents to act, as indicated, on Authorizing Entity's behalf to:
(Indicate a, b, c, d, a and/or f to exercise each specific power):
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Open or close any share or deposit accounts in Authorizing Entity's name, including, without limitation, accounts such as
share draft, checking, savings, certificates of deposit or term share accounts, escrow, demand deposit, reserve, and
overdraft line -of- credit accounts. Number of signatures required i
Enter into and execute any preauthorized electronic transfer agreements for automatic withdrawals, deposits or transfers
initiated through an electronic ATM or point -of -sale terminal, telephone, computer or magnetic tape using an access device
like an ATM or debit card, a code or other similar means. Number of signatures required
Enter into and execute commercial wire transfer agreements that authorize transfers by telephone or other communication
systems through the network chosen by Financial Institution. Number of signatures required
Endorse for cash, deposit, negotiation, collection or discount by Financial Institution any and all deposit checks, drafts,
certificates of deposit and other instruments and orders for the payment of money owned or held by Trust. Number of
signatures required
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Sign checks or orders for the payment of money, withdraw or transfer funds on deposit with you. If Authorizing Entity
authorizes and Financial Institution accepts this power with a multiple signature limitation, Authorizing Entity agrees to waive
the multiple signatures requirement for any withdrawal in a format that does not allow Financial Institution an opportunity to
examine signatures. Number of signatures required f
Enter into and execute a written night depository agreement, a lock -box agreement or a safe deposit box lease agreement.
Number of signatures required
Borrow money or obtain other credit or financial accommodation from Financial institution on behalf of and in the name of
Authorizing Entity on the terms agreed to with Financial Institution. The designated Agents may execute and endorse
promissory notes, acceptances or other evidences of indebtedness. ❑ If checked, the maximum outstanding credit limit for
all available credit and financial accommodation to Authorizing Entity from Financial Institution must not exceed
$ . Number of signatures required
Grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance to Financial Institution in any or all real or personal property that
Authorizing Entity now owns or may acquire In the future for the payment or performance of:
❑ Specific Debts. The debts, liabilities and obligations, and their renewals, extensions, refinancing and modifications,
evidenced by (describo):
❑ All Debts. All debts, liabilities and obligations of every type and description owed now or in the future by Authorizing
Entity to Financial Institution.
Number of signatures required
Receive and acknowledge receipt for funds, whether payable to the order of Authorizing Entity or an Agent, without
additional certification as to the use of the proceeds. Number of signatures required
Guaranty the payment and performance of debts, liabilities and obligations owed to Financial Institution or its successors and
assigns by (Borrower):
❑ Specific Debts. The debts, liabilities and obligations, and their renewals, extensions, refinancing and modifications,
evidenced by (describe):
❑ All Debts. All debts, liabilities and obligations, and their renewals, extensions, refinancing and modifications, that
Borrower owes now or in the future to Financial Institution, to the extent allowed by law.
Number of Signatures required
❑ Grant a Security Interest. The designated Agents may also grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance to
Financial Institution in any or all real or personal property that Authorizing Entity now owns or may acquire in the future
for the payment or performance of this guaranty. Number of signatures required
Periodically amend, restructure, renew, extend, modify, substitute or terminate any agreements or arrangements with
Financial Institution that relate to this Authorization. Number of signatures required
sY Execute other agreements that Financial Institution may require, and perform or cause to be performed any further action
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Authorization. Number of signatures required 1
Other (specify)
Number of signatures required
INTERPRETATION. Whenever used, the singular Includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The section headings are for convenience only
and are not to be used to interpret or define the terms of this Authorization.
SIGNATURES. By signing, I certify and agree to the terms contained in this Authorization on behalf of Authorizing Entity on
. I also acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Authorization.
Pennsylvania. The designation of an Agent does not create a power of attorney; therefore, Agents are not subject to the provisions of 20 Pa.C.S.A.
Section 5601 et seq. (Chapter 56; Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries Code) unless the agency was created by a separate power of attorney. Any
provision that assigns Financial Institution rights to act on behalf of any person or entity is not subject to the provisions of 20 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5601
et seq. (Chapter 56; Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries Code).
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By VICTOR ALEXANDER for the Fnancial Institution.
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Exhibit
Book Exhibit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of five
years less than women; and
WHEREAS, educating the public and our health care providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle
and early detection of male health problems can help to reduce the mortality from disease; and
WHEREAS, men who are educated about the value of preventive health to prolong their lifespan and
support their role as productive family members are more likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS, Men's Health Month is an opportunity to raise awareness, advocate resources, and promote
access to education about men's health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that June
2020 will be recognized as "National Men's Month" in New Hanover County. All citizens are encouraged
to increase their awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical
checkups, and to participate in preventive health practices and early detection efforts to join the
campaign and become concerned about men's health with the hope of achieving optimum health for
both today and tomorrow. The Commissioners recommend all citizens and community organizations to
join in this observance.
ADOPTED this the 11t day of June, 2020.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Juli Ison- Boseman, Chair
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KyMberleigh G. CrUell, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: June 1, 2020
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2020.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Intelligent Growth & Economic Development
Strategic Objective(s): Encourage development of complete communities in the unincorporated county
Fund: General
Department: Strategy
Ex enditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 20 -076 FEMA Trailers
S 391,000
S 391,000
Total
$ -
$, 39100Qa
>,' 391,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 20 -076 Sale of Fixed Assets
$ 391,000
$ 391,000
Total
$
S 391'Q00;:
;� 391,000
Prior to Actions Total if Actions
Today Taken
Departmental Budget LS ` 51302A S 5,493,4001
Section 2: Explanation
BA 20 -076 After Hurricane Florence, FEMA placed emergency mobile home units within New Hanover
County as part of the Direct Housing Program. As of 0919/20, there are 22 FEMA mobile home units
remaining in the county. Typically, these units would be removed by FEMA from New Hanover County
once the Direct Housing Program is completed. In order to continue to provide workforce and affordable
housing in New Hanover County for disaster- related victims, staff has worked with FEMA and the existing
mobile home park property owner to retain these units in New Hanover County. FEMA is requesting that
New Hanover County purchase these 22 units for the agreed upon price of $391,000 and the mobile home
park property owner has agreed to purchase these units from New Hanover County for $391,000. This sale
would include 6 -one bedroom units, 5 -two bedroom units, and 11 -three bedroom units. Consistent with
General Statute, Statutory Authority for a Private Sale for Workforce Housing -160A -267 and 153A -378,
New Hanover County will have the following conditions to the sale: For a minimum period of 36 months'
duration, the units must be occupied, rented, or sold solely to persons qualified as eligible for low and
moderate housing under HUD rules and regulations.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County, North. Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 20 -076 amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, is adopted.
Adopted, this 1 st day of June, 2020.
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Kym eigh G. Crowell, 40lerk to the Board
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AGENDA: June 1, 2020
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2020.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety
Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands
Fund: General
Department: 911 Communications
Ex enditure:
Decrease Increase
Total
Total
BA20 -069 CARES Act expenditures
$ 4,064,953
$
4,064,953
$ 4,064,953
$ 4,064,953
$
4,064,953
Revenue: Decrease
Increase
Total
BA20 -069 CARES Act allocation
$ 4,064,953
$ 4,064,953
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$ 4,064,953
$ 4,064,953
Prior to Actions Total if Actions
Today Taken
Departmental Budget f
Section 2: Explanation
BA 20 -069 appropriates funds from the federal CARES Act that were allocated to North Carolina. Through
N.C. Session Law 2020 -4, New Hanover County received an allocation of $4,064,953 to be applied toward
expenses incurred to respond to COVID -19 from March 1 through December 30, 2020. This funding will be
used in accordance with the spending plan approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County,
North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) & amending the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, is adopted.
Adopted, this 1 st day of June, 2020.
Olson - Bowman, Chair
ATT ST:
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Kyinlorleigh G. CrowelOClerk to the Board
Exhibit
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: Arely Ramirez <aramirezd313 @gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2020 10:53 AM
To: Comments
Subject: Small Business Economic Incentive Grant Program and Adoption of Budget Amendment
To Whom It May Concern:
I have the following questions regarding the Small Business Economic Incentive
Where can the applications be accessed?
Is there any way to expand that 48 hours to 96? As a small local business, it seems like 48 hours is a hard time
crunch, and as a small business paying a third party to assist seems a difficult thing to do during these times.
Is there any interest in ensuring businesses owned by women or people of color are given same priority as
everyone else in this lottery? It seems like it would be a group of people that would be diluted in this random
pick.
Sincerely,
Arely (Are - ellie) Ramirez Diaz
Exhibit
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
FISCAL YEAR 2020 -2021 BUDGET ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina as follows:
Section 1: The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation
of the New Hanover County government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and
ending June 30, 2021, in accordance with the Chart of Accounts heretofore established for New Hanover
County:
General Government
$43,136,199
Human Services
60,281,474
Public Safety
75,703,735
Economic & Physical Development
968,446
Cultural & Recreational
13,927,001
Education
Cape Fear Community College Current Operating
10,823,244
NHCS Current Operating
NHCS Current Operating Expense
Instructional Services
Regular Instructional Services
14,527,156
Special Populations Services
3,077,512
Alternative Programs and Services
803,665
School Leadership Services
7,570,170
Co- Curricular Services
2,154,298
School -Based Support Services
8,764,926
System -Wide Support Services
Support and Development Services 2,130,552
Special Population Support and Development Services 130,989
Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development 857,494
Services
Technology Support Services 5,237,983
Operational Support Services 22,467,426
Financial and Human Resource Services 4,972,050
Accountability Services 356,650
System -Wide Pupil Support Services 360,474
Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 1,801,379
Ancillary Services
Nutrition Services 264,078
Non - Programmed Charges
Charter Schools 4,534,749
Scholarships 120,000
Other Restricted Revenue (Fund 8) Pre -K 487,422
Debt Service 20,203
Transfers to Other Funds 18,966,143
Total Appropriations - General Fund $304,445,418
The appropriation for New Hanover County Schools — Current Operating Expense is $2,907 per pupil and
is based on a projected Average Daily Membership (ADM) of 26,002 students for New Hanover County
Schools and 1,545 for charter schools. In accordance with Section 8.35 of S.L. 2014 -100, virtual charter
schools are funded at $790 per pupil, and the projected ADM is 66 students.
Pursuant to G.S. 115C- 426(c) and 115C- 333(b), allocations made to the New Hanover County Board of
Education through G.S. 115C- 429(b) bind the Board of Education to the following directions and
limitations with regard to these funds:
1) The Budget Resolution adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Education shall conform
to the specific allocations for operating and Pre -K as set forth in this Budget Ordinance.
2) The Budget Resolution adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Education may not be
amended without the prior approval of the Board of Commissioners if the proposed amendment
would result in a cumulative increase or decrease of 10 percent or more in the county
appropriation for a Purpose or Function as compared to the amounts contained in this Budget
Ordinance.
Section 2: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Ad Valorem Taxes
Sales Taxes
Other Taxes
Charges for Services
Interest on Investments
Intergovernmental Revenue — Federal
Intergovernmental Revenue —State
Intergovernmental Revenue — Other
Other Revenue
Long -Term Debt Issued
Transfers from Other Funds
Appropriated Fund Balance
Revaluation Fund — Appropriated Fund Balance
General Fund —Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Estimated Revenues - General Fund
$177,017,949
64,529,583
4,732,834
12,911,107
1,188,000
24,091,750
3,044,164
8,503,702
864,475
1,780,482
965,384
139,661
4,676,327
$ 304,445,418
Section 3: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Debt Service Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Debt Service
Total Appropriation — Debt Service Fund
$62,382,492
$62,382,492
Section 4: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Debt Service Fund for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Ad Valorem Taxes $23,142,931
Sales Taxes 15,388,589
Intergovernmental Revenue — Federal 779,623
Intergovernmental Revenue —Other 5,905,131
Transfers from Other Funds 16,666,218
Appropriated Fund Balance 500,000
Total Estimated Revenues —Debt Service Fund $62,382,492
Section 5: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Special Fire District Fund for the
operation of fire protection services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021,
in accordance with the Chart of Accounts heretofore established for New Hanover County:
Public Safety - Fire Services Operations
Transfers to Other Funds
Debt Service
Total Appropriation —Special Fire District Fund
$14,879,895
300,000
1,529,170
$16,709,065
Section 6: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Special Fire District
Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Ad Valorem Taxes
$10,870,655
Sales Taxes
3,600,539
Charges for Services
69,198
Interest on Investments
33,000
Other Revenue
2,000
Intergovernmental Revenue — Federal
65,000
Long -Term Debt Issued
656,569
Transfers from Other Funds
835,246
Appropriated Fund Balance
576,858
Total Estimated Revenues —Special Fire District Fund
$16,709,065
Section 7: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Room Occupancy Tax Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Economic and Physical Development
$6,149,162
Total Appropriation — Room Occupancy Tax Fund
$6,149,162
Section 8: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Room Occupancy Tax
Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Room Occupancy Taxes
Special Assessments
Intergovernmental Revenue — Other
Total Estimated Revenues — Room Occupancy Tax Fund
$5,281,000
41,462
826,700
$6,149,162
Section 9: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Emergency Telephone System Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, for the purpose of maintaining an
Emergency 911 System in New Hanover County:
Public Safety $943,822
Total Appropriation — Emergency Telephone System Fund — Article 3 $943,822
Section 10: It is estimated that the following revenue will be available in the Emergency Telephone
System Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Other Taxes $851,511
Appropriated Fund Balance 92,311
Total Estimated Revenues — Emergency Telephone System Fund — Article 3
$943,822
Section 11: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Revolving Loan Fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
General Government - Revolving Loan Fund Operating $24,000
Total Appropriation — Revolving Loan Fund $24,000
Section 12: It is estimated that the following revenue will be available in the Revolving Loan Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Miscellaneous Revenue
Appropriated Fund Balance
$10,000
14,000
Total Estimated Revenues —Revolving Loan Fund $24,000
Section 13: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Capital Project Expense $1,626,240
Debt Service 17,499
Total Appropriation — Capital Improvement Projects Fund $1,643,739
Pursuant to 115C- 426(c), allocations made to the New Hanover County Board of Education through G.S.
115C- 429(b) bind the Board of Education to conform to the specific allocations for capital as set forth in
this Budget Ordinance.
The Budget Resolution adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Education may not be amended
without the prior approval of the Board of Commissioners if the proposed amendment increases or
decreases expenditures from the capital outlay fund for the Board of Education.
In accordance with G.S. 115C- 433(d), the Board of Commissioners requires the Board of Education to
notify the Board of Commissioners in writing of any changes made to their planned capital fund
expenditures. The notification should include: (1) nature of the change; (2) reason for the change; (3)
dollar amount of any expenditure change by planned project; and (4) plans for, and estimated cost of,
completing the planned project in the future if completion as originally anticipated will not be possible.
Section 14: It is estimated that the following revenue will be available in the Capital Improvement
Projects Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Long -term Debt Issued
Total Estimated Revenues — Capital Improvement Projects Fund
$1,643,739
$1,643,739
Section 15: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Stormwater Services Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
General Government — Stormwater Services Operations
Debt Service
Total Appropriation — Stormwater Services Fund
$594,480
3,754
$598,234
Section 16: It is estimated that the following revenue will be available in the Stormwater Services
Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Long -term Debt Issued $371,939
Transfers From Other Funds 226,295
Total Estimated Revenues — Stormwater Services Fund $598,234
Section 17: The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Environmental Management Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Enterprise - Environmental Management Operations
Debt Service
Administrative Reserves
Environmental Management Financial Assurance Reserve
Environmental Management Capital Reserve
Environmental Management Closure /Post Closure Reserve
Transfer to Other Funds
Transfer To Environmental Management Fund Capital Reserve
Transfer To Environmental Management Fund Closure /Post Closure Reserve
Transfer To Environmental Management Capital Project Funds
Transfer To Environmental Management Fund
Total Appropriation — Environmental Management Fund
$12,714,928
156,858
392,942
250,000
1,158,869
250,000
1,158,869
9,640,000
1,000,000
$26,722,466
Section 18: It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Environmental
Management Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021:
Charges for Services $19,421,649
Intergovernmental Revenue —State 435,000
Interest on Investments 108,000
Other Revenues 477,000
Appropriated Fund Balance
Environmental Management Fund — Appropriated Fund Balance 2,871,948
Environmental Mgt. Closure /Post Closure Fund — Appropriated Fund Balance 1,000,000
Transfer from Other Funds
Transfer from Environmental Management Closure /Post Closure Reserve Fund 1,000,000
Transfers from Environmental Management Fund 1,408,869
Total Estimated Revenues — Environmental Management Fund $26,722,466
Section 19: There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of forty -nine and three one hundredths cents
($0.4903) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed as of January 1, 2020 for General
Fund and six and forty -seven one hundredths cents ($0.0647) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of
property listed as of January 1, 2020 for Debt Service Fund; for a combined total tax rate of fifty -five and
fifty hundredths cents ($0.5550) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed as of January
1, 2020, for the purpose of raising revenue included in "Ad Valorem Taxes" in the General Fund in Section
2 and in the Debt Service Fund in Section 4 of this Ordinance.
This rate is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation of
$36,000,000,000 and an estimated collection rate of 99.360.
Section 20: There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of seven and seventy -five hundredths cents
($.0775) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2020,
located within the Special Fire District for the raising of revenue for said Special Fire District.
This rate of tax is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purposes of taxation
of $14,117,000,000 and an estimated collection rate of 99.36 %.
Section 21: All expenditures relating to obtaining the bond referendum and or installment
purchase will be reimbursed from bond proceeds and installment purchase proceeds in accordance with
the requirements of the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 -2.
Section 22: This declaration of official intent is made pursuant to Section 1.150 -2 of the Treasury
Regulations to expressly declare the official intent of the County to reimburse itself from the proceeds of
debt to be hereinafter incurred by the County for certain expenditures paid by the County on or after the
date which is sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof.
Section 23: All grants that are included in the adopted budget are deemed to be approved by the
Board of County Commissioners and will not come back to the Board for approval to apply for or to accept
the awarded grant unless it is specifically required by the Grantor. In the event an award is greater than
or less than the adopted budget, to the extent it is needed, a budget amendment will be brought to the
Board through the Consent Agenda for approval to adjust revenues and expenditures accordingly.
Section 24: The County Manager, and / or County Manager's designee, is hereby authorized to
transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions:
a. He /she may transfer amounts between expenditure line items within a department without
limitation and without a report being required.
b. He /she may transfer amounts between appropriation units within the same budget function and
fund without limitation and without a report being required.
c. He /she may transfer medical insurance appropriations between functions, departments and
divisions within the same fund based upon usage.
d. He /she may not transfer any amounts between funds without approval by the Board of
Commissioners.
Section 25: As allowed by General Statutes 153A -11 and 153A -12, in order to facilitate and
expedite any donation of property to New Hanover County, either personal or real, the County Manager
is hereby expressly authorized and delegated the power to accept such property in his /her discretion
under the following conditions:
a. The County Manager, and / or county staff under the Manager's direction, shall undertake all
appropriate due diligence prior to accepting any gift to consider risks, liability, and
need /appropriateness.
b. The County Manager may accept a donation of real or personal property up to a value of $5,000
per item and $100,000 in aggregate per budget year without the necessity of further recourse to
Board action. Notwithstanding, the Manager may determine that certain donations and
recognitions be considered by the Board.
c. The County Manager may further delegate this authority to the Chief Financial Officer, and may
if he chooses, create any administrative policy for property donation.
Section 26: This ordinance and the budget document shall be the basis for the financial plan for
New Hanover County for the 2020 -2021 fiscal year. The Budget Officer shall administer the budget. The
Chief Financial Officer shall establish and maintain all records which are in concurrence with this budget
and the budget ordinance and the appropriate statutes of the State of North Carolina.
Section 27: This ordinance incorporates acceptance of the various changes to the County fee
schedule as set forth and published beginning July 1, 2020.
Section 28: Approval of sole source to (TSE) Tactical Support Equipment is given to obtain
confidential equipment and services relating to specific security information, plans, procedures, patterns
and practices addressing organized illegal activity.
Section 29: Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board of
Commissioners and to the Budget Officer and Chief Financial Officer of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, to be kept on file by them for their direction in the disbursement of funds.
ADOPTED, this 1st day of June 2020.
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Board of County Commissioners
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Ordinance making appropriations to the Capital Projects Funds
for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina as follows:
Section 1: The following amounts are hereby made to the Bike and Pedestrian Paths Fund
pursuant to G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Market Street Sidewalk Extension Capital Project Expense $ 615,000
Middle Sound Loop Connectors 750,000
Total Bike and Pedestrian Paths Fund Appropriation $ 1,365,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer From General Fund $ 273,000
Grants 1,092,000
Total Estimated Revenues — Bike and Pedestrian Paths Fund $ 1,365,000
Section 2: The following amounts are hereby made to the Fire Services Capital Project Fund
pursuant to G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Gordon Road Fire Station $ 300,000
Total Fire Services Capital Project Fund Appropriation $ 300,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer from Fire Services Special Revenue Fund $ 300,000
Total Estimated Revenues — Fire Services Capital Project Fund $ 300,000
Section 3: The following amounts are hereby made to the Leachate Treatment Fund pursuant to
G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Biological Treatment Capital Project Expense $ 300,000
Total Leachate Treatment Fund Appropriation $ 300,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer From Environmental Management Fund $ 300,000
Total Estimated Revenue - Leachate Treatment Fund $ 300,000
Section 4: The following amounts are hereby made to the Southern Property Construction Fund
pursuant to G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Southern Property Closure Design Cells 7 -15 Capital Project Expense $ 600,000
Total Southern Property Construction Fund Appropriation $ 600,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer From Environmental Management Fund
Total Estimated Revenues —Southern Property Construction Fund
$ 600,000
$ 600,000
Section 5: The following amounts are hereby made to the Northern Property Closure Fund
pursuant to G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Landfill West Side Partial Closure Cells 6D & 6E Capital Expense $ 750,000
Landfill Final Closure over Vertical Cells 2,3 and 6 6,000,000
Northern Property Stormwater Control 90,000
Total Northern Property Closure Fund Appropriation $ 6,840,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer From Environmental Management Fund $ 6,840,000
Total Estimated Revenues — Northern Property Closure Fund $ 6,840,000
Section 6: The following amounts are hereby made to the Environmental Management Capital
Project Fund pursuant to G.S. 159 -13.2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
Project Appropriations
Landfill Gas to Energy Capital Project Expense $ 1,900,000
Total Environmental Management Capital Project Fund Appropriation $ 1,900,000
Source of Revenue
Transfer From Environmental Management Fund $ 1,900,000
Total Estimated Revenues — Environmental Management Capital Project Fund $ 1,900,000
Section 7: The projects undertaken pursuant to this ordinance are in accordance with the County's
Capital Improvement Plan, the Recommended Budget and any changes made during the County
Commissioners' budget work sessions and these projects are herewith authorized and the remaining four
years of the Capital Improvement Plan are endorsed by the Board for approval in subsequent fiscal years.
Section 8: The Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project
Funds sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy all applicable regulations. The terms of
the financing agreement also shall be met.
Section 9: The County desires to expend its own funds for the purpose of paying certain costs of
various projects, for which expenditures the County reasonably expects to reimburse itself from the
proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County.
Section 10: All expenditures relating to obtaining the bond referendum and or installment
purchase will be reimbursed from bond proceeds and installment purchase proceeds in accordance
with the requirements of the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 -2.
Section 11: This declaration of official intent is made pursuant to Section 1.150 -2 of the Treasury
Regulations to expressly declare the official intent of the County to reimburse itself from the proceeds of
debt to be hereinafter incurred by the County for certain expenditures paid by the County on or after the
date which is sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof.
Section 12: The County intends to seek Federal, State, and /or other grant funding to reduce the
amount of loan proceeds. The adoption of this ordinance authorizes the County Manager and /or his
representative to apply for and accept such funding if awarded.
Section 13: This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners
of New Hanover County. Within five days hereof, copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the finance
office in New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover
County.
ADOPTED, this 1st day of June 2020.
eMson- Boseman"Chair
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Kyrkberleigh G. C ell, Clerk to the Board
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Kianpour, Dahria
From: Stacey Kaiser <skaiser @coastalhorizons.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:21 AM
To: Comments
Cc: Brianne Winterton
Subject: Public Comment- Adoption of the FY20 -21 Budget- Monday, June 15 Meeting
Dear New Hanover County Board of Commissioners:
Coastal Horizons Center is so grateful for the current recommendation to fund our new Transitional Living
Program. New Hanover County Schools identified 1,522 homeless students in the 2018 -2019 school year, representing
an astonishing 146% increase from the 2017 -2018 school year when 619 students were identified as homeless. Also, the
number of children in the New Hanover County foster care system has almost doubled in the last three years, and rhost
of these youth age out of the system without being adopted or finding a permanent home. These statistics demonstrate
a clear need for services to address the problem of youth and young adult homelessness in our area. The Transitional
Living Program represents an amazing opportunity, especially for the at -risk youth we currently serve at the Open House
Youth Shelter, as most of them have no parents or other support networks to fall back on upon reaching 18 and exiting
that program. We can now be there to support them during this crucial time by providing safe, stable housing at one of
10 apartments located throughout New Hanover County. And we will not be simply housing youth and alleviating their
problems on a short -term basis. Through this program staff will provide intensive support and services to assist youth in
becoming productive, successful members of the community for the rest of their lives. Thank you for your
recommendation to support this project and make our vision a reality!
Sincerely,
Brianne Winterton, Crisis Intervention Services Director
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From: Velva Jenkins <velva @ywca - lowercapefear.org>
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2020 3:48 PM
To: Comments
Subject: Non- County Agency Recommended Funding for FY20 -21
City Council,
On behalf of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, I would like to thank you for the most generous funding of $19,757 and
$19,107 as resources to support educational outcomes in the Early Education and Youth Enrichment and Grandparent
Support Network Programs.
The YWCA is the oldest and largest women's movement that provides services for women and their families. YWCA's
philosophy for empowering women and families centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed. We
work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resilience and self- sufficiency. Our programs
and services further the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Again, we are grateful for the support of the City of Wilmington Council
Best regards,
Velva Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer
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From: Susan Reilly <susanreilly52 @hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:14 PM
To: Comments
Subject: Support for Bread for Life Senior Pantry
Our Board met recently (virtually) and asked me to express our thanks to the Funding
Committee for its recommendation to support Bread for Life Senior Pantry, an all volunteer
nonprofit. We hope that the Board of Commissioners also recognizes our important work of
providing nutritious food and daily necessities to vulnerable low- income seniors in the
Wilmington area. Indeed, more seniors have come to rely on our service during this time of
coronavirus. Currently, we are serving about 375 individuals a month through a drive - through
pick up of bags and boxes of food.
We are a partner with the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina and anticipate
additional food will be made available for distribution in the coming weeks.
We request that the Board of Commissioners approve the Committee's recommended
funding for our organization so that we can meet the challenges of this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Susan Buckingham Reilly
Secretary, Board of Directors
Bread for Life Senior Pantry
Z19 -14
IN SUPPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Group 1 - 50
Schuler, Brad
From: mvolkmar= nhcgov.com @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Kevin Smith
<mvolkmar @nhcgov.com>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 10:07 PM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
Name
Kevin Smith
Add ress
1838 Sir Tyler Dr
Wilmington, NC 28443
United States
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Projects available for comment.
Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
What is the nature of your comment?
Support project
Public Comment
These developers have done about everything asked of them and reduced the units. No reason to not approve
Schuler, Brad
From: mvolkmar= nhcgov.com @webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Mr and Mrs Charles
D.Ussery Ussery <mvolkmar @nhcgov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:39 PM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
Name
Mr and Mrs Charles D. Ussery Ussery
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Our property shares a property line with this project. We want a privacy fence and a nice buffer to protect our investment. D7e to
noise we want the pool area to be a adequate distance in order to maintain the peacefulness of the neighborhood. Bc we with
these goals met, we have no objections to the project. We have been neighbors to the Murray family for 70 years. They are
great people and they deserve the right to sell this land.
Schuler, Brad
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As one of the owners of the proposed development "The Oaks at Murray Farm" I feel inclined to make these comments. I'm sure
you have received numerous comments from the opposition of the development touching on what they perceive to be as
negative points. However they have, I'm sure, not included the main reasons for the decision of the owners to sell. I will try to
present the facts that led us to the decision to sell. Our family has lived here since 1906, therefore the decision to sell has not
been an easy one.
1. Our neighbors have shown total disregard for other people's property. Adults and children alike continue to ride golf carts,
ATVs, and bicycles over the property with total disregard that they are riding on planted fields. I've been told not to plow on
certain days because of the dust in the air.
2. They use our property as a dog park allowing their animals to run free and leave their "presents" wherever it falls.
3. There have been hunting stands and corn piles placed. Shots have been heard but when investigated no one found. Shots
have been heard while I was with my horses and it startled them very much causing them to spook. They have allowed their
children to climb over a fence into the pasture with the horses. What could the outcome be if shots were fired with children in the
pasture.
4. They have used the property as a dumping ground for their unwanted yard debris, Christmas trees, flower pots, and concrete.
5. Their children have broken into my parents house, our barns and out buildings. After a discussion with the deputy sheriff and
the parents it was decided that the boys would help clean up their mess and no charges would be filed. This agreement lasted
maybe two days of about two hours each day.
6. 1 was told that I had to do something with my horses because of the smell. My animals were here before the development.
7. The subject of flooding has been addressed as a problem. I'm not an engineer, but I have lived here for 68 years, flooding has
never been a problem until Florence and Doren. Those were exceptional storms.
8. Children have built forts by cutting small trees down. I have witnessed them doing this with machetes and axes. When I
approached the parents about this all I got was we'll talk to them. It only stopped when the family moved.
9. Trees have been cut for firewood. Without permission from me.
10. While fireworks are expected on some holidays, our neighbors shoot fireworks whenever they want. During those holidays
that it is expected I have to stay with my horses to try to calm them. As a retired fireman I am also watching for sparks that drift
over my property. As a veteran with PTSD unexpected fireworks causes me problems.
11. 1 have farm equipment and have found that it was not as I had left it. No one but me uses the equipment.
There are people in the development that understand our situation and silently support our decision, however they are afraid to
publicly do so. They are concerned that their HOA and neighbors would retaliate against them for doing so.
Smith, Gideon
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I support this project.
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I support the project
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I am in support of this new community. We need smart and well developed new housing in New Hanover County. It is an easy
access for people to be able to commute to multiple locations as needed for work or leisure. This developer has done many new
communities and all of them are done top notch! They pay attention to the details in the buildings as well as the site work around
them and always make them very nice to allow the properties in and around the communities to have increased property values.
Please vote to allow this development to proceed.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Smith, Gideon
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I thoroughly support this project. This project will inject close to $100 million into the local economy and provide countless jobs -
as unemployment claims providing jobs is critical. This project is located at the base of the 1 140 bypass I would imagine that
this is a perfect location for apartments same as Stephens Pointe apartments across the street. Nobody wants an apartment
complex in their backyard and there will always be opposition to apartments by the surrounding neighbors but they have to go
somewhere...
This is a perfect location and will well serve the affordable housing needs that we have in our area.
Smith, Gideon
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Jess Ericks
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I believe this project will help not only grow the population but also help with adding revenue to all surrounding counties!
Smith, Gideon
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Thomas Whitmore
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I fully support the development of this project. With the potential addition of approximately 290 jobs and injectlon of +/ -$71
million into the local economy, how could one not be in support of this? In full favor of this project to keep local families working
and to continue local economic growth. Not only would this boost our local economy, the project renderings look great! Logan
Homes has always built with integrity and the mindset to preserve the coastal aesthetic beauty that we have here in Wilmington
NC. I believe they will continue to do so through this future development.
Smith, Gideon
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Emily Baumgartner
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This project will offer affordable housing for our community, increase revenue for the county, and will boost the local economy
by creating close to 300 jobs! This is so important especially during this time where unemployment is at an all time high.
Smith, Gideon
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It is a great opportunity for jobs and will allow our town to grow and support local businesses.
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Nicholas Barrett
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Seems like a great idea to me!
Smith, Gideon
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Dustin Jones
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This project will create jobs and stimulate the local economy. It will bring more people to the area yes but that will increase the
tax base and will offer more affordable housing. The project is attractive and will not be an eye -sore to the community. This is a
benefit for us all.
Smith, Gideon
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Julianna Andrews
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This will be a great new addition to Wilmington and offers a variety of options for great living! I live in an apartment and would
love to live in this new neighborhood either in the apartments, which is a perfect solution for a young professional, or the low -
maintenance town home - both of which would let me live a low- maintenance active lifestyle. This new development offers a
wide variety of price and style of living for people from all walks of life.
Smith, Gideon
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Logan Homes builds quality family homes that will only increase the value of neighboring homes.
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Hi Board,
What this really boils down to is that ILM is a peninsula that is running out of space. Because the supply is low, the demand is
high for housing at the moment. If the board is going to release statements that we need more affordable housing and higher
density, then they cantjust apply those policies to the poor sides of town and change your mind every time the "more fortunate"
side of town complains. This is a reasonable project in a desirable area. All sides of town have higher traffic and full schools,
porters neck is no different, so those theories are washed. The notion that higher densities bring reduced tax values is true, that
being said, adding one high end apartment complex on the "nice" side of the road will not reduce any porters neck resident's
homes' taxable value. And even if it does slightly, these are the people with the disposable income to be able to handle the
reduction in tax value. We just need to make up our mind here: if you want higher density, you have to do it across the board,
not just kerr ave and eastwood rd.
Zach G
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Deborah Molino
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This is a great project for the community. It will provide work for local residents as well as enriching the city with much needed
revenue.
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Dear Commissioners,
I am sending you this email to express my support for Logan Developer's application to rezone The Oaks at Murray Farm
property. I do not own property in the immediate vicinity, nor do I have any vested interest in this project. My vested interest lies
in being a resident, business owner, developer, and tax payer of New Hanover County. If this project is approved, then all
associated with New Hanover County have something to gain.
If you recall, approximately two years ago, New Hanover County hired Wayne Clark as Planning Director. This was - and still is -
a "home run" hire for New Hanover County. Wayne was brought in with a directive to "modernize" the county's zoning
ordinance. (To say the County's zoning ordinance was out of date when Wayne was hired, would be a massive understatement
about the archaic ways of the former ordinance). Not only has Wayne performed his job very well in a short time, he has done
so with the utmost professionalism, class and integrity. To that end, last summer, the Commission voted unanimously to
approve his departments' recommendations to the zoning ordinance.
As the Commission, you have the recommendation from "YOUR" Planning Director to support this project. You also have the
benefit of unanimous support from the Planning Commission. Between Mr. Clark and his staff and members of the Planning
Commission, there is an abundance of knowledge and experience with designing, approving and producing high quality
developments. Lastly, Mr.Logan has proven himself many times over to be a reputable and high quality developer. He lives here
and is fully invested in New Hanover County and our surrounding area. What he is NOT is from "out of town" or from "out of
state ".
The proposed rezoning for the Oaks at Murray Farm is exactly what the County needs. The developer has gone "above and
beyond" what 90% of most of developers would do in listening to the neighbors and making concessions for their benefit - and to
the detriment of his bottom line. Increasing the opportunities for both home ownership and opportunities for living in NHC
(whether renting or owning) will create more affordability. When faced with 20% unemployment, it also stands to reason that the
jobs and investment are an absolute necessity for the health and well -being of New Hanover County. Last but not least, this
proposed project meets the objectives of the New Hanover County Future Land Use Plan.
I strongly encourage you to support The Oaks at Murray Farms. Thank you.
Hill Rogers
Cameron Management
910 - 512 -3263
hill @cameronco.com
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Parks Roberts
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This is the type of building growth we need currently. It allows for more housing that is close to amenities, affordable, helps
control congestion, and attracts good people. This project has addressed so many of the concerns that neighborhoods face in
order to create a positive environment - not just for the project itself, but for the neighbors and the surrounding communities. I
support the project and hope you will consider helping us all move our town and county forward with it!
Smith, Gideon
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Chandra Meshaw
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It seems like everyone is weary of apartments, but I don't know why. I have lived in one for the last few years with my 2 young
kids and found it to be a safe, healthy, and happy place to live. Extremely convenient & low maintenance living which is what a
lot of people are looking for! Logan only puts out high quality product & this project will be an enhancement to this part of town.
Smith, Gideon
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Dear Commissioners,
The purpose of this letter is to share my support for Logan Developer's upcoming application for the Oaks at Murray Farm
property. I sincerely believe that Logan Developers will do a fantastic job developing this property, just as they have on every
development they have done in the past.
The location of this project being on the Northern part of New Hanover County, is ideal for this type of development. Not only
does this site provide close access to the highways leading into New Hanover County from many different directions, but it also
provides some more affordable housing options in an area that is very much needed. I think apartments are needed in this area
and I used to live in a community where apartments were built directly behind my home and it was just fine. I refused to sign a
petition from people before the apartments were built as I felt it wasn't right for me to deny those individuals the opportunity to
rent at prices that were far less than the value of my home. After the apartments were built, the value of my home did NOT
reduce in value and my wife and I lived there for almost another 10 years before moving closer to my office. I ended up selling
my home to another REALTOR in the area who is a Top Producer who also did not mind the apartments. Our real estate firm
represents many communities where apartments are adjacent and we continue to sell homes near them with no real issues.
There are numerous articles that discuss the past few years of "how consumers are now thinking about where they want to live"
and many consumers are moving to apartments as they simply do not want to own real estate. We as community leaders,
should once and for all realize, apartments are not problems, rather to many consumers, they are solutions.
I am firm believer the decision to hire Wayne Clark as Planning Director was a great decision for NH County. He and his staff
continue to do an excellent job for the county and his vision for where we as a county should go, seems to make sense. We all
know, the Commission approved unanimously the suggested recommendations. Now we have a unanimous decision by the
Planning Commission to approve this project and my hope is that you as commissioners, will also support this project.
I urge you to support this project and after speaking with the potential developers and all the reductions in density, various
meetings with the neighbors to accommodate their requests, and this project meeting the rules of the New Hanover County
Future Land Use Plan, I respectfully ask you to support this proposal put forth by Logan Developers.
Thank you,
Tim Milam, President
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
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This would be great for the community. Increasing revenue and bringing more families and tax dollars to the area.
Smith, Gideon
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Respectfully I believe this project will be economically beneficial for NHC!!!
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Will make a great addition to the community. Logan builds quality homes that attract quality families.
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The NC Department of Budget and Management says that New Hanover County will increase its population by 15.5% from
2020 to 2030 -- an addition of 37,313 permanent residents. (Pender County will grow by 17.9% and Brunswick County by
23.1 %). It's great that people want to live here, but we need to put them in the right places!
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The project offers a compact, mixed - income development... Without the apartments, homes in this neighborhood would need to
start in the $500k+ to be feasible. Instead, for -sale homes will be in $300's with a diversity of products that suit a wide range of
residents. This is what Wilmington needs -- not more $500,000 and up.
Smith, Gideon
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I think we can all agree that traffic is tough here. Everyone feeds onto Oleander, Independence, College, Carolina Beach,
Market, etc. Doesn't it make sense to have some density at the foot of the I -140 bypass? It is a perfect spot for commuters, and
these residents can get all of their goods and services within 2 miles. This spot is the new'hub' of town -- can get to Brunswick,
Pender, Wrightsville Beach, or downtown Wilmington within 15 minutes. I don't know of any other location in Wilmington which
you can do that from.
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The NC Department of Budget and Management says that New Hanover County will increase its population by 15.5% from
2020 to 2030 -- an addition of 37,313 permanent residents. (Pender County will grow by 17.9% and Brunswick County by
23.1 %). It's great that people want to live here, but we need to put them in the right places!
Smith, Gideon
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not only will this be an excellent project for the community it will also boost our local economy. Furthermore this will assist our
local and state governments in securing funding for public projects to improve our community and educational institutions.
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I live in the area where the subdivision, The Oaks at Murray Farm, will be located. I have lived in this location for over 22 years.
have seen all the growth in this area. I am also a Real Estate Developer in this and other areas, so I am very familiar with the
processes, the ordinances, etc. I also know this developer and the design / engineering firm associated with this project. They
are some of the most talented and responsible parties in this industry. I have read the associated documents regarding the
extreme steps they have taken to make this a great development for this area. Development is happening; there is no stopping
it. I fully support this particular plan because I think they have done what is necessary to address neighbors concerns and this
area can easily support more population to utilize all the commercial services that are coming into the Porter's Neck area. The
county approved a school right up the street and we were told that this was necessary to support the growth in this area and I
am concerned now that the very growth that we were told would be a good thing for this area is now under attack simply
because "some people" have voiced opposition. It seems to me that if the project meets (and this one exceeds) the Technical
Standards and the letter of the ordinances, it should be approved by unanimous vote - especially given the fact that Staff and
Planning Board have already approved. Smart growth for New Hanover County is a good thing. It is ironic to me that the people
opposing this project who obviously love living in this area, would oppose a project like this to the degree that they have. I don't
blame them for wanting to make sure that the development is done correctly, but that should be it. Not to be repetitive, but to
reiterate, if it meets the rules, how can you deny it.
Smith, Gideon
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this project will help with infrastructure improvements. look at any Iogan project and you will see a developer that cares about
the property and the surrounding homes.
Smith, Gideon
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• This project would create approximately 290 jobs and inject +/ -$71 million into the local economy. This keeps local families
working, which is critical especially during a time where employment is suffering and tax revenue is crumbling.
Out of my family of 4, 3 of us are unemployment due to the pandemic. When this pandemic lifts, many businesses will no longer
be viable. New jobs need to be created to help this nation and our region in particular.
Smith, Gideon
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Good morning,
I hope this finds you well. As a resident who live right around the corner from this project and also a resident that supports
business growth in ILM, I wanted to write in support of this proposed project. While I don't and haven't supported unchecked
development here, I believe this project /developer has shown diligence in accommodating the concerns of the neighbors, the
concerns of the planning board, and is in line with the newly adopted NHC UDO and land development plan. It also falls in line
w/ one of NHC's priorities to provide affordable housing by offering homes starting in the 300's, which is a price range the
working class (like myself) can afford in a town w/ quickly escalating home costs.
Here are a few other reasons this project has our support:
- My husband works in the construction industry and while he isn't involved in this project and wouldn't personally work on or
benefit from the project, it would support the industry as a whole in the area and create jobs adding $71 million to the local
economy
- It's at the new of the new bypass, which will alleviate congestion in other areas of town that are already bogged down and
provide those commuting to Pender or Brunswick Co's a place to live with easy access to the bypass to get to work that doesn't
add to the traffic in town.
- It was unanimously recommended by the planning board, which is pretty amazing.
- I would much rather see this turned into something nice like what is proposed as opposed to another car wash or storage
facility.
- Adding the apartments increases the tax dollars substantially, which is needed with the projected growth here. I would hope to
see some of these dollars used for improvements around the county - particularly the parks (which my toddlers and I enjoy
almost every single day.)
We love the area we live in and hope to see it prosper for many years to come. Thanks very much for your time and
consideration.
All our best,
Gustavo and Mary Catherine Santos
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Based on everything i have read about this project it looks like a great proposal. This is an ideal location for what is proposed.
The proximity to the bypass allows an influx of people into a growing area while still allowing for this traffic to quickly get in and
out of the area via the highways. This is just the type of project we need at this time to keep our Wilmington economy growing. It
looks like the proposal by the developer goes above and beyond to cover the concerns of nearby residents. They are proposing
housing that will suite multiple family types as well.
Smith, Gideon
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I support The Oaks at Murray Farms project. Logan Home's is an excellent contractor that will go above and beyond to ensure
that this project is beautiful in structure, and serene to the surrounding area. It's hard sometimes to allow growth in an area like
Porter's Neck, but when orchestrated by an organization like Logan Home's, it will surely add beauty and value to the
surrounding areas. With growth comes revenue, and employment that this area desperately needs. I support this project 100 %.
B. Kaye Tatum
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Developer is meeting requirements. Planning staff supports it.
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Wilmington growth is continuing at a great rate. This project provides the highest and best use for the community, not to mention
the added tax base for the county and the jobs it will provide.
Smith, Gideon
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Economically, having the apartments as a component of this project will lead to an additional + / -$30m in economic investment
from the developer in comparison to a by -right zoning single - family project. At a time that the economy is stagnant, we need to
keep these people working. On that note, the addition of apartment construction would lead to an additional (estimated) 150
jobs. Annual taxes stand to increase roughly 35% with apartments as to a by -right single - family project.
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This project would create approximately 290 jobs as well as inject +/ -$71 mil into the local economy. This keeps local families
working, which is critical especially during a time where employment is suffering and tax revenue is crumbling.
Smith, Gideon
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This is a great project for the Wilmington community. It will provide much needed housing in our area to keep up with the
growth. Also produce jobs and tax revenue for the county. If this project is to moves forward I am glad to see that LOGAN
HOMES will be developing the property. As they always bring value and beauty when they develop there properties.
(Jamie D. Tatum)
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It seems like everyone is so scared of apartments, but I don't know why. I lived in one in the past for a few years and found it to
be a safe, healthy, and happy place to live.
Economically, having the apartments as a component of this project will lead to an additional + / -$30m in economic investment
from the developer in comparison to a by -right zoning single - family project. At a time that the economy is stagnant, we need to
keep these people working. On that note, the addition of apartment construction would lead to an additional (estimated) 150
jobs.
Smith, Gideon
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I would like to comment on the development plans for The Oaks at Murray Farms and its opposition by nearby residents.
Having experience in these types of situations, I am sympathetic to the concerns of the local residents. Nevertheless, long term
plans by New Hanover County and the accompanying zoning regulations need to be respected. If not, the idea of having any
development planning by the County is moot.
In addition, there are obvious financial implications for investors when accepted land use is altered from its original intent without
a compelling reason. To do so would reflect poorly on the County.
I thank the Commissioners for the opportunity to express my opinion on this issue.
Smith, Gideon
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My husband and I moved to Forest Creek almost 4 years ago. We both work full time jobs and use Porters Neck Road multiple
times a day at different times throughout the day. at times that would be considered morning and afternoon "rush ", school drop
off and pick up, weekend traffic, etc. The only times that I can recall having an issue was when there was an accident on Market
Street and when the lights were out at the intersection after Hurricane Florence.
The only thing that I will say about storm water /flooding issues is that if they are speaking about flooding that took place during
Hurricane Florence, I would say "join the club ". I don't think that there were many systems that could keep up with the rain we
had during that storm. If there are this many complaints about storm water and flooding, I question the effectiveness of or
possible flaws in the existing neighborhoods' storm water system. Has anyone determined /reviewed the neighboring system?
Has their HOA been keeping up with their storm water management/maintenance? Was their system installed properly by the
developer? Just a few things to consider.
I support the project. Wilmington is growing rapidly, like it or not. Why should those that have already had an opportunity to buy
in our area be the last?
Thank you for your time.
Smith, Gideon
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To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Eston Brinkley and I am a lifelong resident of New Hanover Co. for the past 77 years. I was born and raised in the
Kirkland community perhaps less than a mile from this project. I know the property because my parents were close friend with
the parents of the original owners as I am friends with the family that sold the property.
Obviously, the project caught my attention when first proposed. Since the original plan was submitted substantial compromises
have been made by the developer, which I find more than acceptable. The surrounding community will benefit ascetically
improving property values. Jobs will be created and the county tax base will benefit.
The property will be developed and I believe this proposed plan provides a reasonable compromise for our community and the
developer.
Smith, Gideon
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Carlyle Norris Jr.
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The project looks nice, it will be a good driving distance to many important locations, and road work is in the planning to make
the project easily accessible.
Smith, Gideon
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I live in NHC, but drive to Leland for work every day. This would be a fantastic location for my family and I to consider for future
rental.
I very closely watched how the new zoning districts were created last summer and it seems this project fits into those goals of
long range planning. The "red shirts" are nothing but bullies - they've been terrible to Logan online posting rude pictures and
their home addresses. Cannot lot mob rule happen. Approve!
Smith, Gideon
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Craig Smith
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I am in total support of this project and think it will be a positive improvement / addition to the area!
Smith, Gideon
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Brad Hunter
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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After review of The Oaks at Murray Farms project I am in full support of the community being approved, The Oaks at Murray
Farms has meet and exceeded all the requirements, with planning and staff support from New Hanover County.
Smith, Gideon
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Jon Vincent
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I have watched this project progress and feel the developer has made a effort to listen to the community and modify his plans
accordingly. I know this developer and he will do a excellent job with this project. I support this project and the development
plan. Jon T Vincent
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Great use of the new zoning districts and great example of how to balance growth and density.
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Great use of the new zoning districts and great example of how to balance growth and density.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Logan homes always does a great job making communities beautiful! Helms port, Atlantic View, and Salters Haven are all
beautiful and I am sure they will do the same here!
Smith, Gideon
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Devon Esteves
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More houses bring more opportunity for jobs and we could use both!
Smith, Gideon
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Tim O'Neil
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I support this solid developer who wants to bring jobs to the community when it's needed the most.
Smith, Gideon
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Chad Huneycutt
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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As a longterm resident of Wilmington (18yrs) and local business owner, I am in full support of growth. This project will enhance
the overall value of our community. Especially during these unprecedented times, we need to focus on providing opportunities
for work and for other small business to continue growing. I have seen the great work that Logan Homes does for our
community, the quality of their workmanship and have no doubt this project will only enhance the value of this area just like all of
their other projects have done. Please consider the request so this project can get underway.
Smith, Gideon
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Jeanette Phillips
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The renderings look first class, not surprising for a Logan community. It will provide a variety of housing availability in a beautiful
area with a great location.
Smith, Gideon
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Marcel Anderson
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I support the new development. It is a great opportunity for jobs in the community. It will bring more people to Wilmington, NC
(New Hanover County). It may increase some traffic concerns, but the taxes dollars generated could be used to address the
concerns. The increased population would also bring in more revenue dollars for the businesses around town.
Smith, Gideon
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Jackson Taylor
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I support this project. Wilmington needs more affordable places to live for all the people who will be moving here in the next
decade. The location of this project will help nullify the effects of more people and traffic since it is so close to the I -140 bypass.
It will also have a positive impact on the local economy with job creation.
Smith, Gideon
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Austin Martz
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I support this project because Logan Homes has been building a reputable brand for awhile now in this community. As a friend
of some workers there, i know the heart and intention behind their projects are always rooted in good soil. Another beautiful
project will only bring more business and local support to Wilmington which is what this town thrives on! Let it happen! As Leslie
Knope once said "One person's annoying is another's inspiring and heroic." Thank you!
Smith, Gideon
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Brett Lascara
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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quit resisting change. if it doesnt happen today it will happen next year. get over it. grow up. this is a positive project.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The density associated w/ the proposed Oaks at Murray Farm project has been reduced from 406 to 300 units plus the
developer is providing significant upgrades like a turning lane, almost 12 acres of open space, preserving the old growth trees
on Market St., extensive property buffering, and a 100 year storm stormwater design. The project is also in a growth node per
the future land use map. This seems like a project the County Commissioners should support based on the
changes /enhancements to the site plan and future land use map.
Smith, Gideon
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Adam Nicholas
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The Wilmington area is constantly growing and we are getting far too many of the same type of residential housing projects. If
we continue this trand our entire region will be one big suburban neighborhood with very limited variety. Any land left available
near commercial nodes needs to be considered for different housing options then what sorrounds it and even mixed use where
land is easily conmected to the commercial node. If added density is given from the current zoning I believe the developer
needs to contribute back to the community in some way. Some examples could include donating open space or assisting with
funding public parks, public schools, or workforce housing.
Smith, Gideon
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George Johnson
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D. Logan is a high quality developer /builder and has made a number of accommodations and upgrades w.r.t. the site plan (less
density, offsite rd. improvements, 100 year stormwater design, generous buffers relative to the adjoining residential
neighborhood, building heights reduced respecting the adjoining neighborhoods, significant open space, heritage trees
protected, etc.). This project also seems to be consistent w/ the future land use plan for this area - i.e. in an identified "Growth
Node ".
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The Oaks at Murray Farm development is part of the solution to two of the pressing issues New Hanover County faces in the
years to come: population growth and decreasing availability of developable land to house those newcomers. The county
government's population and demographics page projects at least an additional 46,000 people living in New Hanover County
alone by 2040 compared to 2010, at the upper end of the estimates, the county could see 135,000 additional residents. Lest our
housing supply fall short of meeting demand and result in rising prices, the county must approve projects like The Oaks at
Murray Farm, which contain multifamily dwellings. Such projects also contribute to increasing the density of the county, a
necessary change as the 2016 New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan notes, because, as the plan goes on to warn, of an
increasing lack of undeveloped land to build housing for new arrivals. Despite the urgent need to expand our housing stock,
opposition to it continues from NIMBYS (Not in My Backyarders), who resist development to preserve the status quo beneficial
to them, the impact on others be damned. These opponents of this development warn of increased traffic swamping the road
network in the area, a valid concern, yet partially mitigable when alternative transit modes are supported by the county. In
particular, tying the Porters Neck area into the bike network via a path along Market Street would allow a portion of trips to
shopping centers along Market Street and Military Cutoff to be conducted via bicycle. Furthermore, the eventual completion of
the Military Cutoff Extension will provide an alternative to Market Street and allow for greater North to South trips in the county
from the Porters Neck area. In light of these factors, high population growth, decreasing availability of developable land, and
unfounded warnings over traffic caused by this development I urge the Commissioners to approve The Oaks at Murray Farm
development.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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New Hanover County is projected to have have high population growth in the coming decades and well thought out higher
density developments such as the Oaks at Murray Farm are needed to address that growth. My NIMBY neighbors are being
short - sighted and selfish in opposing this development. Any concerns about traffic can be addressed.
Smith, Gideon
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I fully support this project, and feel that it will be a good thing for all!
Smith, Gideon
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Great opportunity for additional housing and growth opportunity for the area.
Smith, Gideon
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Robert Jackson
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Please see attached
I am in favor of the project, The Oaks at Murray Farm. It's
a great example of two very positive outcomes of good
planning and a well - executed discourse between a private
developer and New Hanover County and its residents. Put
simply, "this is how it's supposed to happen"
1. For years the County has desired to establish a well
planned Land Use Plan based on sound principles of
growth and best practices. The Staff has spent
countless hours on County dollars to be well versed in
land planning best practices. Also, the County has
hired good people with educational backgrounds in the
same. Are we listening to and adhering to their sound
counsel?
2. Furthermore, as any good municipality or county
knows, the blessing of good economic growth comes
with an added pressure and mandate of designing
zoning, planning and development in a manner that
encourages infill development, more density, and
walkability to reduce traffic and congestion. This
Project is a great example of this accomplishment.
3. Lastly, by having a mix of residential product types it
allows for more affordable options for residents of
New Hanover County.
I am hopeful the Commissioners will evaluate the facts
surrounding years of County preparation for projects like
The Oaks at Murray Farm and not allow a vocal group of
neighbors dictate the sound planning that 100% encourages
and supports projects like this one.
I can empathize with fears adjacent r nearby neighbors may
have when property redevelops or in some cases develop
for the first time. BUT, as we all know, almost every fear
is unfounded and is premised more upon their personal
preference of neighbors than a sound factual policy issue.
With Respect,
Robert H Jackson
Robert H Jackson
919 - 291 -8721, mobile
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Schuler, Brad
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Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 9:06 PM
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Sarah Tun
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I agree with single family homes and townhomes but absolutely no apartments due to the influx of high traffic down the 2 lane
porters neck road
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:44 PM
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Sandy Dickinson
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Please do not grant the rezoning of this property.. R 15 to remain and no additional apartments!!!!
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Schuler, Brad
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Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 3:34 PM
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Jamie Howell
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The traffic in our neighborhood (on Reisling, Winery and Chablis as well as Porters Neck Road and Futch Creek going out to
Market St.) is already a mess. Porters Neck Elementary School principal just spoke on a Zoom call last week saying that we will
likely open AT CAPACITY (that's over 500 students) this year... and that is without the new development Logan is proposing.
As a victim of Hurricane Florence, with massive amounts of damage to our home, I am concerned with the water runoff as well.
In terms of traffic .... we take our oldest son to Holly Shelter and must make a right hand turn onto 17, then an immediate U turn.
There are lots of "touchy" moments with anxious, hurried drivers. There was already a death there. Logan talked about adding a
right turn lane, but I would venture to guess that their traffic study did not take into account that most of that traffic in the most
dense parts of the day would not be using the "new" right lane .... they would be making that immediate u turn so they would
need to "left right turn lane ".
Lastly, Porters Neck is a beautiful area and I do not feel as though apartments are the right thing to do. What was interesting at
the hearing I attended is that the chairwoman mentioned the need for "affordable housing" for "students, teachers, police,
firemen, etc)" stating that those people cannot afford the median home price in Wilmington which she stated was around
$350,000 and that's why Wilmington needs more apartments. Logan's representative (at the same hearing) stated that these are
"luxury" apartments.... and that they would be targeting "people in the $100,000 /year income category" as to who would live
there. I do not know ANY students, firemen, policemen or teachers that fall into that category. Seems like a lot of double talk to
me. So which is it?
Also, the lady that owns the land was crying and made a comment at the hearing of "being the last ones to the party" to sell her
land. She is selling that land because Logan is offering her over 5 million dollars.... and he can't pay her that unless he gets that
zoning changed, so those tears aren't for not being able to sell. She could sell that land for 2 million or a little more... but that
wasn't good enough for her. She wants the 5 million ... so those tears are really frustrating to see. It is hard to believe that this
development is being considered for anything other than profitability for Logan.... not what is right for this area. Single family
homes? Sure .... that is in keeping with this area. That is my vote! Of course, we would prefer no development, but if there has to
be development then single family homes is what I would support. Also, I think it is important to note that when the Logan rep
was asked aboutjust doing single family homes, he said "the numbers won't work" that way. Again, the numbers would work if
Logan was buying that land for a lesser price .... as the property owner has been offered before, but the apartments that NO ONE
wants is what demands that 5 million that she wants.
Thank you for listening to my concerns as a parent and home owner in this area.
Schuler, Brad
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Please honor the existing zoning laws for this area. Apartment buildings are not acceptable for this small space. Flooding is a
serious problem in this area. Stop the overcrowding!
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Hi I oppose the proposed project The Oaks at Murry farm. I think the density of this proposed development will increase traffic,
stormwater issues and additional pollution into Pages creek. I live directly behind this property and during Florence the water
came off of this property and flooded my drinking well, we were without safe drinking water for over two months. If they would
amend their project to be without apartments I would approve of this project.
Sincerely David Forcinito
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We do not object to single family dwellings but the density with apartment houses exacerbates problems that already exist in the
Porters Neck area. 1. traffic is terrible even in the pandemic. 2. Storm water runoff is a serious problem and the design
presented in inadequate to handle the kind of storms we have experienced. Furthermore runoff will end in up in a small creek in
a residential area with additional fertilizers from lawns and toxic chemicals from parking lots. The amount of paved area is a
considerable concern.
I make the comments with 35 years of environmental management experience. Dr. Elizabeth Bauereis.
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We already have too much traffic in Porter's Neck, and the new elementary school is at capacity.
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The overwhelming majority of residents in the Porters Neck peninsula oppose the requested change in zoning for the Murray
Farm project. The infrastructure, schools and the environment cannot handle the proposed increase in density. All of these
things will already worsen with the many projects already approved, changing the zoning to increase the density of this 50 acres
is absurd. Logan homes impact analysis is completely misleading and they have no concern for the community. Their only
concern is their profit margin, leaving the residents to pay the price which is far more than just monetary. Our safety,
environment and quality of life will all be negatively impacted. The residents have brought you expert analysis contradicting
Logan homes claims. You were elected to represent your constituents, not the developers. Your constituents do not want this
change in zoning. Please listen to us and deny this request. Respectively, Marisa Gallaher
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In the nearly a year long process, Logan Homes plan has not addressed the effects on our traffic infrastructure, environment,
public safety and schools. Neither the Porters Neck peninsula, nor northern NH county, can manage this volume in this small
space.
The developer, and their politically motivated /minded representation, are working harder to handle the experts presenting the
information than they are the concerned citizen neighbors' questions.
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Why in the hell would we possibly build more apartments and townhomes. This is absolutely ludicrous and ruining the beauty of
this wonderful town. We have more than enough people & which is already creating serious traffic issues and over crowding of
schools. Please..... ENOUGH
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The development as proposed is entirely inconsistent with the surrounding communities. As I understand it, preventing this kind
of inappropriate development from encroaching on - indeed landing squarely in the middle of - existing communities of an
entirely different character is precisely what zoning is (or should be) all about. The traffic issue is also a major concern. Please
deny the proposed re- zoning of this tract. Thank you for your attention.
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Please vote no to the apts. and duplexes. The 28405 and 28411 area is inundated with apt and townhomes they cannot even
sell or rent. The traffic is dangerous enough as it is in our area of Porters Neck and as it is proposed, If we have another storm
event anywhere near the magnitude of Florence, our home and possibly the entire street will flood for certain as we sit on the
creek bank, Tibby's Branch. Please don't allow this builder to put our home values and very living conditions in peril, not to
mention the over burden already on fire and EMS. Thank you.
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This proposal does not correlate with the surrounding community. Current residential zoning should remain in place and be
developed under existing zoning.
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hello NHC Board - I just over the plans, and updates. I still do not agree with the traffic analysis.
if you have 300 homes /apartments. at least half or more ( like 250) people will be leaving for work.
that is not a un- realist number. most households nowadays have at least 1 person working, if not 2. so if you have 300 units,
that 300 +150 = 450 divide that by 2 entrances, and you get, what, 225 at each entrance/ exit to this development.
they analysis said, how many with update- peak 160 AM 203 pm?
I was an mechanical eng. have done work on real life projects, know a little math.
you do the analysis. see what you get... its not hard to do it....
And LOS in one analysis it said the future was down to a D not an A
you want to live in a D zone. ? ? ??
we have enough problems now. with this new development on ports neck road... and add this to the analysis and it is going to
be a BIG MESS trying to get out of here...
Your positions on the NHC Board are elected and you are suppose to look after the people in the country. not the developers
interest. they live someplace else and they do not give a DAM about us when they leave the ares... we have to live here..
yes the land is going to be developed but this is a single family home area. You have already approved apartments all over this
area. at the head of futch creek that is going to add to this mess.
think about what your doing... to the area and people who live here...
the new development on ports neck road, is going to look like a swamp. how did you every approve that... ? ??
THINK
sam colman
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Apartments are not appropriate for this largely single - family home community and would most assuredly cause significant
congestion on Porters Neck Road. With the Watermark complex going in on Edgewater, congestion and road damage will be
even greater. This will be an infrastructure nightmare for all of us that will have to navigate this area. It will also cause our area
to lose some of its tranquility and charm.
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Our challenge and our hopes to you, our County Commissioners:
• REGARD the FULL IMPACT in Porters Neck
• REPRESENT ALL CITIZENS of Porters Neck
• REJECT this project.
REGARD the full impact of density development in Porters Neck:
Please see Position Papers in supporting file —email 1/25/2020 to you and your staff:
WRONG PLACE "Apartments are detrimental and unfit in all aspects to Porters Neck"
• There is nothing "typical" about Porters Neck/Figure 8 traffic access. In fact, we claim this area has the most restricted access
per capita in New Hanover County. The entire area is constrained by one full intersection at Market Street and one limited
access Futch Creek to US -17.
• We reviewed 14 Existing & Construction Apartment Communities between Mayfaire and Pender County: NOT ONE
VALIDATES APPROVAL for the apartments proposed in Porters Neck.
WEAK ANALYSIS "Traffic Impact Analysis is incomplete"
• Traffic issues caused by supply and demand. The supply of Porters Neck access and arteries is constrained and being
overcome by developing demand. It'll take years to increase Porters Neck infrastructure supply. The immediate challenge for
County Commissioners - -limit the rate of growing Porters Neck demand.
• Why incomplete? 1) Limited Scope of Traffic Counts —a "snapshot " -4 hours on a single day at 4 intersections. 2) No risk
analysis for demand and first response access. 3) No impact analysis of future traffic from over 300 homes approved for
development (almost 500 now with those being added in Davis Community). 4) No analysis of growing retail, restaurant and
hotel demand on Market St intersection.
PLEASE NOTE — Highly Relevant Criteria:
• The Wilmington Director, Planning, Development & Transportation lists Ten Ways to Build an Even Better Wilmington.
Consider #3: Welcome density, but not just anywhere.
Dense development, particularly dense residential development, works well when it adjoins service, has direct access to a well -
connected network of streets, and is served by transit. Conversely, dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds
heavily to traffic congestion when isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent.
• Apartments in The Oaks at Murray Farm will have no direct access to network streets, they will not be served by transit, they
will be isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent. In short, proposed apartments in Porters Neck are "dense"
development negative to all criteria.
REPRESENT all the citizens of Porters Neck
• Pertinent question: Will you, our County Commissioners represent all the people of Porters Neck or only those who stand to
gain from approval of this project?
• The County Planning Board, at best, had "tunnel vision" –their deliberations were limited to the four corners of the rezoning
proposal. They heard and "flat -out" disregarded relevant contextual arguments, and even published County Policy, cited by our
attorney. Their sole amendment was limited to inside traffic flow next to the apartments. We witnessed "blindness" to community
concerns.
• ROI is the ONLY Justification for Apartments in Porters Neck. D. Logan agreed: "At the end of the day, it [the proposal] will just
not work without apartments." This recorded 11/8/2019 during a meeting Logan Homes requested with HOA leaders. [Exchange
between D. Logan and Jonathan McCarthy – MP3 available]
• You represent all the residents, not just those few individuals who will benefit financially from this rezoning. Will you recognize
the thousands of us who will have years to bear the burden of this rezoning? Will you demonstrate concern for us, from school
children to senior citizens —the people of Porters Neck?
REJECT this proposal.
• For over 9 months we have suited up, shown up, and spoken at every opportunity —not solely with emotion, but with fact -
based arguments. We don't oppose all development. We do oppose adverse impact of apartments in our community
• Traffic demands reduced by Stay at Home Orders will soon be more intense with ongoing development in Porters Neck.
Construction proceeds for 137 homes in Waterstone; new occupancy in The Villages at Plantation Landing; and proposed new
use development within the Davis Community adding 150 -unit multi - family and 32 single -story cottage units. ALL this increase
daily traffic demands and for residents and risk delay for first responders
• Please don't allow COVID -19 Concerns to cover up this issue. Risks with COVID -19 have certainly diverted our attention, but
nothing mitigates the risks of lasting negative impact if you approve this rezoning proposal.
• We repeat the pertinent question: Will you, our County Commissioners, represent thousands of families in Porters Neck or only
those receiving financial gain if you approve this project? To paraphrase the City of Wilmington: WELCOME DENSITY, BUT
NOT HERE – PLEASE REJECT this project.
Robert Kaess, President, Bella Sera Homeowners Association
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Subject: Porters Neck -- Perspectives and Positions on Dense Development
Date: January 25, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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Dear Commissioners, New Hanover County
I recently heard a presentation from the Wilmington Director, Planning, Development &
Transportation who described a list of Ten Ways to Build an Even Better Wilmington. Please
consider number [3] on that list:
Welcome density, but not just anywhere.
Dense development, particularly dense residential development, works well when it adjoins
service, has direct access to a well- connected network of streets, and is served by transit.
Conversely, dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds heavily to traffic
congestion when isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent.
Logan Homes' is proposing dense development in Porters Neck, an area with the most
restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. Apartments included in The Oaks at
Murray Farm will have no direct access to network streets, they will not be served by transit,
they will be isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent.
In short, these proposed apartments in Porters Neck are exemplary of "dense" development in
every negative sense of the word. You will soon hear several arguments regarding quality of life
and environment. There are even credible arguments regarding risk to life itself.
Out of respect for others from my community and your time, I am attaching three single page
position papers all related to traffic that advocate:
(1) Apartments as part of The Oaks at Murray Farm are detrimental and unfit for this area.
(2) The Traffic Impact Analysis was incomplete and describes what's missing.
(3) The Proposed new Futch Creek Rd access to US -17 may risk life itself.
I chose to submit information in this format to prepare you, in part, for the public hearing
February 3rd. As a former senior USAF staff officer, I have used single page point papers for
background and advocacy preparation prior to Pentagon and Congressional Committee
hearings. I have copied your staff, clerk and deputy clerk, to assist if you seek anything further
prior to the meeting.
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
Bob Kaess
Tuscan Way, Porters Neck
APARTMENTS ARE DETRIMENTAL AND UNFIT IN ALL ASPECTS TO PORTERS NECK
There is nothing "typical" about Porters Neck /Figure 8 Island traffic access. In fact, we claim this area has
the most restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. The entire area is constrained by one full
intersection at Market Street and one controlled access to US -17.
Our concerns for traffic impact were dismissed January 9" by Ernest Olds, Member of the Planning
Board who lives in Marsh Oaks, when he reported better than forecasted impact to Market St access,
following development of Amberleigh Shores Phase I Apartments.
While Mr. Olds' experience is a fact, it is not a relevant comparison to the Logan proposal for The Oaks
at Murray Farm. This figure illustrates the reasons Marsh Oaks is blessed with much greater traffic
access than Porters Neck and virtually no burden from approved Apartment Communities.
In fact, there
is no relevant
comparison to
the Logan
proposal for
Porters Neck.
We identified
and studied
fourteen (14)
Apartment
Communities
(Existing &
Construction)
between
Mayfaire and
Pender
County.
NOT ONE
apartment
community in
New Hanover County is a valid comparison to the apartments proposed in Porters Neck.
Benefits of apartments in The Oaks at Murray Farm are limited to D. Logan and the sellers. Every other
impact of this development, requiring rezoning for density, is detrimental: Traffic, Public Safety, Schools,
and Environmental are all threatened.
ROI is the ONLY Justification for Apartments in Porters Neck. D. Logan agreed with the following
statement: "At the end of the day, it [the proposal] will just not work without apartments." This was
based on ROI at the contracted price. * Furthermore, Logan Homes would only agree to remove one, not
two 24 -unit buildings, proposed by Planning Board Member Paul Boney for internal traffic safety.
* This direct acknowledgement from D. Logan was recorded November 8th during meeting Logan Homes requested with HOA leaders.
[Exchange with D. Logan and Jonathan McCarthy— MP3 available]
Bottom line: There is absolutely nothing positive presented by Logan Homes for this apartment
development and no confidence in this community. PLEASE PREVENT DENSE DEVELOPMENT!
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS IS INCOMPLETE
Traffic infrastructure issues are driven by supply and demand. The supply of Porters Neck access and
arteries are constrained and being overcome by developing demand. It will take years of Federal, State,
and County resources and effort to change Porters Neck supply. The immediate opportunity for County
Commissioners is to limit the rate of growing Porters Neck demand.
The people in Porters Neck and Figure 8 Island are not opposed to development. Our concerns regard
the rate of development and the threats to environment and quality of life. Principal among those
threats are the impacts of traffic.
Traffic Impact Analysis has become a key talking point within the community and with County decision
makers. During the recent Planning Board Meeting there was a claim that NCDOT "approved" Logan's
Traffic Impact Analysis. From residents came the call "Fake Study ".
The Ramey Kemp & Associates (RKA) TIA presented for Logan Homes was called a "Fake Study ". This TIA
was prepared by licensed professionals. Why call it a fake study? NCDOT may "agree" with the TIA, but
how could they "approve" it? What's wrong? What's missing?
When you live in Porters Neck you are the traffic and you experience its impact during countless days, in
and outside the boundaries of the communities. It does not take professional license or expertise to
realize the RKA TIA was limited in scope of time and area studied.
What's wrong? What's missing?
Scope of Traffic Counts: Traffic counts were conducted during a single day with AM and PM 2hour
peak periods at several intersections. Real life Porters Neck traffic counts vary widely during
different days, different hours, different locations at intersections beyond the RKA TIA scope. Porters
Neck Road is not simply a traffic circle and Market Street intersection. Connection between these
points in this most important artery also includes uncontrolled access streets for 6 communities and
35 driveways. It is literally an artery of life support for EMS to the Davis Community and beyond.
Public Safety for Futch Creek traffic: The hazards of traffic departing and returning were not included
in the RKA TIA. There was no risk analysis. Indeed, there will be new avoidable risk introduced by
Logan Homes planning a second exit lane onto US -17. This must not be approved without resolution
of other US -17 issues. Because this risk is identified —it will not be unintended consequence.
Known increase in demand from over 300 homes approved for development. Here are the details
not discussed in RKA's analysis:
o Edgewater Club Impact on Traffic Circle: Waterstone at time of TIA, only 10 homes were occupied. [Add
137 more in process /approved].
o Porters Neck Road Impact on Traffic Circle: Forest Creek approved to triple in size from 45 current lots.
[Add 90 homes].
o Porters Neck Road Direct Access Impact: Porters Point (58 homes) approved to double in size [Add 50
homes]
o Futch Creek Road: The Villages at Plantation Landing under construction. [Add 49 homes]
Growing outside demand for Market Street - Porters Neck intersection. No analysis of commercial
retail and restaurant development northwest of the intersection including the new Holiday Inn.
Bottom line: There are no quick fixes to supply greater access — there's little NCDOT can do. There are
opportunities to limit demand and detriments to public safety. PLEASE PREVENT DENSE DEVELOPMENT!
DISAPPROVE NEW RISK - Logan Homes' proposed 2nd Futch Creek Rd lane to US -17N
This 2 -lane right turn is NOT similar to the previous Military Cutoff merge to Northbound Market Street.
There are two relevant differences to RISK of life and property:
(1) Right Turn on RED traffic from 2 lanes risks highway speed traffic at (or above) 55MPH limit.
(2) Right Turn on GREEN traffic from 2 lanes competes with high demand for short distance to U-
Turn for Southbound US -17 and 1 -140.
(1)
Traffic causing
hazardsis
indicated in
RED.
Vehicles in the
left lane
obstruct view
of oncoming
traffic for
drivers in the
right lane
attempting
right turn on
RED.
Demand for
the U -Turn
access lane
(150 yards
away) risks
hazardous
merges and a
growing queue
caused by
dense
development
increasing
obstruction
risk for US-
17N #1 lane
(2)
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I am strongly opposed to this project. It will have such a negative impact on our community. We do not need more traffic on our
roads, overcrowding our already overcrowded schools, and the potential flooding that could be caused by not having enough
room for runoff water.
Schuler, Brad
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Logan Homes proposal is beyond reasonable growth /development with nearly 300+ homes /apartments on only 51 acres.
Their proposal is ripe with misleading information, and inaccuracies, provided to those charged with making the decision. I know
that this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality, and
schools. I call in our county officials to do what's in the best interest of the residents of the area. This project is not in our
interest.
Schuler, Brad
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Porters Neck Road is already congested with traffic from over 20 subdivisions in the Kirkland area and cannot support the influx
resulting from this project. The developer has said that 50% will go out Futch Creek Road (a restricted intersection) and 50% will
use Porters Neck Road. This will not happen for the simple fact that people are not going north to make a u -turn and come
south. An additional lane is not going to help people on Futch Creek merge left to make the u -turn. There would not be adequate
space on the road for both lanes to merge into the left lane to make the u -turn. Additionally, the people on Tibby's Creek already
have major run off when it rains. For Logan to come in, build up the area and expect it not to run off is naive. We have seen how
builders spin the numbers to make it look favorable and leave the community in a lurch with additional flooding problems. Look
at the flooding in the many subdivisions already built. We are asking the county commissioners to maintain the current zoning
and not increase density to minimize damage to the community. A short term profit for the developer is not worth a long term
problem for the community to resolve. Logan has indicated that affordable housing is needed in NHC but rezoning in this area is
not the right place.
Schuler, Brad
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This development is not appropriate for our area. The access to the highway is limited and the area is already a traffic nightmare
with the development of Waterstone going into its final phase, the new Porters Neck Elementary School Up and running and the
assisted living facility adding to its footprint. There have been numerous accidents, with one in particular involving a child being
struck on Porters Neck road. Please leave the zoning as single family like it was meant to be. Thank you.
Schuler, Brad
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With many meetings being held between neighborhoods, it is evident this project is opposed by all it will affect. Vote not to these
apartment buildings on this plan to appease the citizens of Porters Neck.
Schuler, Brad
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Very concerned about the negative effect on traffic. The roundabout circle on Porters Neck Road is already very busy and there
can be long wait times at the light on market street. Directing people to go north on 17 and then make u -turn to get to market
street is unrealistic. Plus the schools are already overcrowded. The zoning should not be changed - the number of apartments
needs to be reduced.
Schuler, Brad
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Mary Sheffield
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We already have storm drainage problems which would increase with removal of natural forest. We already have noise due to
continued growth. We already have too much traffic and this will certainly add to the problem. I understand the need for more
housing but apartments are not in the best interest of the neighborhood. Single family yes. Duplex townhomes maybe. I live in
Plantation Landing and we are currently having what they say are town homes but they are 2 story so 48 units will be added to
the site. That's probably another 100 cars to hit Futch Creek Road and Hwy17 u -turn. There is a development close to the
roundabout on Portersneck so again trees already removed. More traffic. There needs to be a moratorium on building until the
roads are able to hand the traffic. Thank you for your time and please vote NO!
Schuler, Brad
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Not enough infrastructure to include this project. The streets and drainage systems are overwhelmed and need support. The
transition from market at to us 17 N is a joke and must be redone. Now that the Hampstead bypassed is holding, the traffic
report needs to be redone to include the increased traffic.
Schuler, Brad
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Dear Board of Commissioners, Please consider opposing the project and encourage similar density housing and more
thoughtful town planning, instead. The surrounding roads are already too dangerous to walk and cycle, as is. They are too
narrow with insufficient shoulders for safety that are also eroding at the edges. Stormwater drainage is already a serious issue.
Eliminating too much natural surfacing (no matter what type of man -made solution is implemented) will only worsen the existing
problem. Market Street is constantly congested. Please ask yourself if the benefits of this high density project outweigh the
concerns and benefits of the existing taxpayer residents of this area? Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully,
Lisa & Bob Pelosi
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I do not support. We need more infrastructure preparation to accommodate that building plan.
Schuler, Brad
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My main concern in the traffic. The traffic congestion is already horrible and dangerous on this stretch of Market Street. There
are not enough roads to handle the traffic on a daily basis, and this would be disastrous in the event of an emergency. Orderly
evacuation would be impossible. Also, our schools are already overcrowded. Fund new roads and new schools first!
Schuler, Brad
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Good Evening- I am a resident of Porters Neck and am very concerned about the negative impact of The Oaks at Murray Farm
development in our neighborhood. The intended parcel of land is too small for the planned community. It will impact the only
school in the area, the infrastructure, the drainage and most importantly the roads. Traffic is very congested now and with the
budget constrictions for proposed roadwork that was thought to help relieve some of this our roads in the area cannot handle
more cars. Please do not give this community the go ahead. Protect those you are suppose to protect. Thank you.
Schuler, Brad
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I hope I checked the correct project. As for this proposal: this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure,
public safety, storm water and water quality, and schools.
Also, the homes down Porter's Neck road will be bombarded with traffic and you'll be destroying nature which is my favorite
thing about this road. Stop the madness and build elsewhere!
Schuler, Brad
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We have been opposing the current planned development for close to a year now. With all of the flooding, traffic accidents
(some fatal), and school over crowding, the proposed plan would propose far too many risks to the area. Now with the addition
of phase 3 being executed in Waterstone, the proposed development by Logan Homes would put our community at further risk
of flooding during storms, traffic accidents (estimated 1200 addition drivers on 1 road), and additional burden to the local school.
The porter's Neck area needs to have a thorough assessment as a whole for development before any further development is
granted. Two additional projects are in the works off Futch Creek/ old Market street that cannot be supported by the current
infrastructure in place. Our community is not opposing development, we are asking that careful consideration is made when
evaluating and approving changes to the area and enforcing that sufficient infrastructure is added by the builders to support
these changes.
All of the clear cutting is also impacting the flora and fauna in the area driving coyotes into residential areas. This is harmful to
the public and if there is insufficient land to support the wild life, they will pose a threat to the local communities. Please put
yourselves in our shoes when considering the approval of these development plans, would you approve it if it was in your back
yard? (pictures from hurricane Florence)
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During the initial "stay at home" b/c of the virus, it was refreshing to use PN Road and Market St. It was shades of days past
with a manageable traffic load. Those days have passed and traffic levels seem to be even higher than prior to "stay at home ".
As I've asked before and ask again "what is the cost /benefit" of this development? Looks like it's very lopsided and the only
entity to benefit is the developer, Logan. THE LOSERS; RESIDENTS, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THIS PART
OF NHC.
Schuler, Brad
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I am very concerned about the flooding of the area, especially Porters Neck Road. Also the polluting of the creek is a concern.
The schools are overcrowded already and adding all of these apartments will not only overcrowd the schools, but the roads will
not withstand the added traffic. Please reject the apartments. We are okay with single family homes to be added to our single
family area.
Schuler, Brad
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This neighborhood is too high density. The added traffic will be a nightmare. Now the delay to the Hampstead bypass will just
add to this. If Logan planned a nice neighborhood with single family homes the opposition would be less. Plan upscale living
homes that's match what Porters Neck currently has. Apartments are too much. The high density is too much. The traffic is too
much. The over crowding of schools is too much. It's all too much!
Schuler, Brad
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I am extremely opposed to the development plan proposed by Logan Developers. It will severely aggravate traffic flow on all
adjacent roads with major impacts on Porters Neck Road, Market Street, and Futch Creek Road. Also, I am concerned about
flooding (particularly with the digging of a new drainage pond just off Ports Neck Road near the traffic circle), and the ability of
emergency vehicles to access the various neighborhoods. I believe that protecting and maintaining the quality of life for the
residents of the existing communities should take priority over the financial priorities of the Developer and the County. I strongly
urge the Commissioners to deny this rezoning request.
Schuler, Brad
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Only single family homes and possibly duplexes should be allowed. This area's infrastructure is not capable of supporting so
many apartments. The quality of the school's will deteriorate due to over crowding. The roads are already congested with
vehicles. Our homes would have flooded during hurricane Florance if not for that farm. With all the roads and parking lots you
are laying ground work for devastating the surrounding communities.
Smith, Gideon
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Area cannot support increased traffic
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As a homeowner, I oppose the rezoning because it will negatively impact Porters Neck. The proposed high- density project
cannot be supported by the local infrastructure and institutions. Porters Neck is over burdened and additional traffic flows could
endanger citizens safety and property. Additionally, flooding will be increased with this dense development proposal in an area
which already gets frequent flooding damage.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Bette Bauereis
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Flooding is inevitable with the amount of impervious surface. Do away with the apartment houses.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Steve Miller
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Along with a few thousand of my Porter's neck neighbors, we vehemently oppose this rezoning request. The traffic analysis that
was performed only dealt with signaled traffic and not with traffic coming out of unsignaled intersections. With the obvious
delays and the Hampstead bypass, Market Street traffic will become even worse than it is and it's pretty bad right now.
Stormwater runoff problems and flooding will only be exacerbated on Porter's Neck road. I can't believe that you commissioners
will not take into account the fact that the local school is already woefully overcrowded and locals have to be bussed to Castle
Hayne More than 45 minutes away. As a final note, there are thousands of homes in this area which are all single family.
Placing a number of three or four story apartment units right in the middle of this residential neighborhood will be the least
harmonious use of land that I can possibly imagine. The apartments need to go where there are other apartments and or mixed
use facilities. I urge you commissioners to flat out turn down this request. The community does not support it in any way shape
or form. Please demonstrate that you do not exist just for the benefit of developers.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Louise Woltz
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The greed of developers throughout NH county appears to be supported by all county commissioners regardless of political
party. How can this kind of crowding be sanctioned by our elected /appointed officials? The numbers speak clearly that this
amount of growth in addition to Waterstone is not supported by our infrastructure.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Susan Flater
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The housing proposal is too dense for the acreage.
There is only one way out of the development.
It will negatively impact traffic and can cause flooding
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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larry Graham
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Traffic is a disaster and NCDOT has just announced they are below funding and
will not be building the Hampstead bypass any time soon.
The roads in this area FLOOD ... very dangerous.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Nancy Kuhn
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Building this proposed density of housing will have a detrimental impact on storm water and traffic in the Porters Neck area. We
already contend with flooding in the area and another 300 homes will only further exacerbate the current problems. Traffic has
increased significantly in the eight years we have lived in Porters Neck with no major improvements to Porters Neck Road, the
traffic circle, pavement and this cannot continue on its current trajectory.
Schuler, Brad
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To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Don Bradley
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Porters Neck Road and Futch Creek Road are both narrow 2 lanes with no shoulders. Existing homes, Davis Community,
Plantation Village, elementary school, and NH fire station already generate more traffic that these two access roads can handle.
Logan Homes or other developers need to abandon this proposal and search for another location in NH or Pender that isn't
already at over capacity for traffic.
Don Bradley
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Jeffrey Barnes
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I am not opposed to development, but the developer is asking for too far a jump from how this parcel of land was zoned upon
purchasing. Multi- family homes (duplexes) should be permitted, but apartments to the extent planned should not. Take into
account the density of the neighborhood, the size of the roadways and the availability of schools and approve accordingly.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Donna Owens
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Please, please look into this project with everything you have. This will be devastating to our area with all these homes and
apartments going in on only 51 acres. The traffic is so bad already on Porters Neck Rd with only two lanes. I have heard that
Logan homes isn't being upfront on all details. I just ask you look at everything before making your decision. Thank you! Donna
Owens
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Pam Fuller
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Traffic is going to be a huge problem with this high density project. Growth in this area must be balanced with quality of life.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
Street /Shiraz Way
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Brandon Belisle
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The overdevelopment of our town has to stop until the infrastructure is in place. These developers should have to contribute to
the costs of the schools that need to be built to accommodate all the housing /population increases.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jennifer Dicksey
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Still oppose this project after 9 months
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Ashley Bright
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I firmly oppose this development.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Victoria Tucker
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We have opposed this project since introduced and as it has worked through the last 9 months of more proposals we oppose it
even more. It will negatively impact our community and its environment. Thank you for your time.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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daniel smith
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having moved from Long Island and Ct i have seen first hand what over building without regard to traffic, water pollution, school
overcrowding, and public safety can do to a community. Our community here in Porters Neck Plantation is so very much at risk
already from flooding, excess traffic with very limited means of ingress and egress. to permit Logan to build that many more
homes, primarily condos, is not only in keeping with what we expected when we bought here just two years ago but it risks the
quality of life on so many levels. Our children will be forced to go to schools that are nearly 45 minutes away by school bus. It is
patently unfair especially when the school here is at 103% of capacity without hundreds more children moving in. It wouldbe
different if we had more than one way in and out but that is not the case. Another 1000 cars at a minimum added to our tiny
street in and out would be disastrous. Single family homes - certainly... condos -bad decision - please vote NO!!!!!
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Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Audrey Kennedy
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The traffic on Porters Neck Road simply will not support a development that includes apartments. Despite what the pretense of
a traffic study says, Porters Neck Road is already overburdened.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Dee Hughes
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The Board of Commissioners should examine carefully the proposal details for accuracy of content. The project as presented
will have massive impacts on Porters Neck traffic, schools, infrastructure etc. It is not something the neighborhood is in favor of.
This should be apparent based on earlier attendance at public forums by large numbers of local folks who will bear the brunt of
impact.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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George Benford
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I have worked with numerous groups opposed to this project. The main concern for all of us is the traffic, the storm water and
the safety of the children in what will become a heavily traveled road in the middle of quiet neighborhood with many families with
young kids. Please do not rezone this project. Thanks
Schuler, Brad
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Trevor Matthes
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Good Afternoon - we opposed this project and in the nine months that it has worked its' way through the system we have come
to only oppose it, as proposed, more vehemently.
The Logan Homes proposal is beyond sensible growth with this proposed density. Simply claiming that they have reduced their
scope by 25% has only taken this plan from outrageous to less ridiculous.
We intend to show how grievous this will be for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and coastal water quality, and
the perilous impact on our schools.
This plan, with the included apartments, is quite simply density for density sake and does not benefit anyone in the region
except for the developer.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Trevor Matthes
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Good Afternoon - we opposed this project and in the nine months that it has worked its' way through the system we have come
to only oppose it, as proposed, more vehemently.
The Logan Homes proposal is beyond sensible growth with this proposed density. Simply claiming that they have reduced their
scope by 25% has only taken this plan from outrageous to less ridiculous.
We intend to show how grievous this will be for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and coastal water quality, and
the perilous impact on our schools.
This plan, with the included apartments, is quite simply density for density sake and does not benefit anyone in the region
except for the developer.
Schuler, Brad
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Jon Larmee
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Public Comment
The board should carefully examine the truthfulness of statements made by Logan Homes. This project will greatly impact many
residents for years to come... the developer could not care less about the effects and problems this will cause. Residents are
relying on the board to do the right thing here.
Schuler, Brad
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Celeste Russ
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I have lived in Porters Neck for 6 years. In that time I've seen a pretty, rural community become congested and clogged with
new commercial and residential construction precisely in this area, major traffic issues at Porters Neck Rd and Route 17,
flooding issues that have not been addressed and even the construction of a new school to accommodate all of these new
residents in a variety of single family home developments and enormous apartment living communities.
While I am not against progress, I AM against unreasonably sized developments that would further burden an already burdened
community. The projected size and home congested development at Murray Farm IS MOST DEFINITELY UNREASONABLE IN
SIZE.
When I voted last year, I specifically voted for those candidates who promised to carefully view future development with an eye
towards a comfortable, healthy and safe lifestyle v. those supporting the building of anything that would bring in tax dollars to
New Hanover County. (as evidenced by the already tremendous growth in this area in just a few years.
I respectdfully request that you further reduce this development at The Oaks. 300 homes is far too much in an area already
saturated with development. I did not move here to live in a congested, city- like area. The commercial property/ business
hideousness of Route 17 and the lack of restrictions on commercial properties for safety and appearance (as well as the
redundancy of these businesses -when is enough actually enough ? ? ?) is an unwelcoming vision as one drives down Market
Street. Please don't allow another beautiful community to become overdeveloped and unattractive and unsafe.
I voted for you to control development. Please do as you committed to your electorate.
Celeste M Russ
Schuler, Brad
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Kerrie Grant
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Cramming so many homes into so few acres will create serious problems with traffic infrastructure, storm water, water quality,
schools. Some of these issues are already apparent with all the recent building in the area. PLEASE do not add to it with more
thoughtless planning.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Angela Loughran
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The addition of 300 more homes and apartments adds to the overwhelming existing congestion on Market St during rush hours.
The new 3rd lane expansion is a waste of money because all 3rd lane traffic spills back into the existing 2 lanes in just a short
distance. Who's bright idea was this?
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Kristin Dallos
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I am strongly opposed to this project. PLEASE keep our neighborhood Residential District Zoning. This is our first home, our first
neighborhood for my son to be raised and grow up, our forever home. Please help keep our neighborhood R15. I am not
opposed to homes coming in, thats understandable, but no apartments! We choose to buy in an R15 zoning and I ask for it to
stay that way. Thank you.
Schuler, Brad
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Will increase traffic way too much for the area with no room to improve roads. Will increase the numbers of students in
attendance at the new elementary school to where they will have to put trailers on the property. This is NOT an apartment
community; if you need to build, build single family homes.
Schuler, Brad
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We opposed this loudly back in sept. 19 and the updated plans continue to not satisfy the safety, traffic and overcrowding
concerns. Please do not rezone.
Thank you.
Schuler, Brad
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Strongly oppose. This will make the only way in and out of Porters Neck impassable in the mornings and afternoons and will
overcrowd the brand new school, which is already at capacity. The traffic patterns outlined in the proposal do not take into
consideration real world conditions of what drivers actually do to get in and out of PN.
Schuler, Brad
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Our community opposed this unsafe plan 9 months ago and continue to strongly oppose it today. Please stop this safety, traffic
and overcrowding issue.
Schuler, Brad
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Too much of a project on such a small area of land.
Traffic is already a problem, and this would only make it worse.
Problems with water drainage.
Schuler, Brad
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This will unnecessary change will hurt our community and put the stability of the area at risk. Please turn this down.
Schuler, Brad
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Rezoning this area for apartments and the proposed density is unacceptable. This area doesn't have the roads and
infrastructure needed to support this size of a development.
Schuler, Brad
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:17 PM
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I am against the Logan Project, The Oaks at Murray Farm, as there is already flooding problems in that area, especially during
times of storms. Also, there already is too many problems with traffic in that area, getting out on Hwy. 17 N.
Additionally, schools in that area already are crowded, some over - crowded.
Indiscriminate building in NHC has already led to infrastructure problems. This would be another one of those projects.
Schuler, Brad
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Jeanne Gordon
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I believe The proposed density of apartment or town homes in this area would adversely affect the health, welfare and lifestyle
of this residential area. I am not opposed to single family housing, which the area is already zoned for. There are other high
density housing projects which have already been approved nearby which will affect the traffic flow and school density. This
project would only compound those issues unnecessarily.
It is my hope you will please consider ALL the impacts to the area before you make your decision. If you do that I'm confident
you will see this change in zoning will have a negative economic impact on the surrounding homes and nearby communities.
Schuler, Brad
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Michele Brandon
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This already over developed area can't possibly handle more traffic from not only a single family home development but the
proposed multi family units will be catastrophic. The flooding was awful in the area after Florence and can only get worse when
the rest of the trees are taken down and replaced with pavement. Please do not consider allowing this to happen.
Schuler, Brad
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Ben Howell
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We opposed this proposal upon initiation, and since have only become more convinced that opposition is the correct posture. All
reasons for opposition were mentioned during public meetings.
Schuler, Brad
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Would result in extreme safety issues in this already populated area. Blair elementary school, the new residential construction
project underway on Edgewater Rd, the new residential townhomes off Old Market St in The Village at Plantation Landing have
already impacted the area. There are only two access exit roads ( Porters Neck Road and Old Market St.) to mainland Market
Street Rt 17 for all the residents living in all of the Porters Neck area and Figure Eight Island. In the event of an evacuation
mandate it would be disastrous for those trying to reach safe ground. Rezoning for The Oaks @ Murray Farm
apartment /townhome /home project is unacceptable.
Schuler, Brad
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Susan MacAloon
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Scale of project beyond excessive.
Schuler, Brad
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Logan Homes proposal is beyond reasonable growth /development with nearly 300+ homes /apartments on only 51 acres.
Their proposal is ripe with misleading information, and inaccuracies, provided to those charged with making the decision. We
know that this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality,
and schools.
Schuler, Brad
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I strongly oppose this project. The proposed density is NOT consistent with surrounding property use. And for all the other
reasons that were voiced in objection during the public portion of the planning meeting (which the Planning Board largely
ignored) this project is not in the best interest of the Porter's Neck community or the citizens of the northeast region of the
County.
Schuler, Brad
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It's time for a more balanced, sustainable growth in our county. Driving throughout the county it is disheartening to see an over
abundance of construction, loss of green space, diminished animal habitats, traffic, trash from construction sites, environmental
pollution and flooding. We can be a better community than this! Surely, residential and commercial development is not the only
economic driver for a community. If we lose sight of our quality of life and public safety we lose period!
Schuler, Brad
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The Logan Proposal for our area is, without a doubt, a dire proposal which will affect our traffic (already a problem with building
in the area off Futch Creek, the Davis Community's planned building project off Porter's Neck Road and building going on right
now on Edgewater Club Rd., a big extension of homes) -- we have only 2 outlets onto Market St.; a safety hazard (one child was
already hit by traffic on Porter's Neck Rd. exiting a school bus) water system problem for flooding and drinking water, etc. The
list goes on and on. I hope your board will please consider the residents living in this area and notjust the realtors!
Schuler, Brad
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Please don't allow this proposed building to take place. Let common sense be your guide. That is an unreasonable volume to
housing to go there.
Schuler, Brad
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Very worried about more overcrowding around the Porters Neck area. The land for The Oaks at a Murray Hill is not suitable for
mass rental apartments which really benefits the pockets of the builder. I am opposed to transient residents. I am opposed to
expected increased traffic on Porters Neck Road, the rotary circle and Market Street. Our roads are already in poor condition. I
am opposed to overcrowding the schools. I am very worried about additional flooding. I am not opposed to new single moderate
and higher priced homes.
Schuler, Brad
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We are writing in protest of the proposed Porters Neck development called Logan's Oaks at Murray Farms development. We
currently live in the Bishops Park neighborhood in Porter's Neck and will be significantly impacted by this proposed
development.
Our concerns include the following:
Added traffic congestion at peak times on Porters Neck Road and Market Street
Density of the housing which includes apartments
Flooding
Loss of wildlife habitat and trees
Crowding at nearby Porters Neck Elementary School
I have heard the statement from county officials that "we cannot stop growth." This is true. However, we can control growth
through thoughtful planning to ensure the infrastructure is in place to accommodate the increased traffic and water runoff and
flooding. We can also preserve trees for the enjoyment of all and to preserve wildlife habitats. There is no reason to have a
higher density of housing within this area. There are ample apartments up and down Market Street that are affordable. Do not
change the zoning to allow for higher density and limit to single - family homes and duplexes or townhomes. Require that
valuable trees are maintained and setbacks are established to create barriers between existing homes in the area and the
development. Limit the number of non - permeable surfaces and ensure retention ponds and other solutions are in place to
prevent flooding of surrounding homes.
We have been residents of Wilmington since 1994. We have seen tremendous and mind - numbing change in Wilmington, some
for the good, but much for the bad. While people continue to pour into Wilmington due to the climate and amenities here, many
of us greatly miss the "small town" community we once had. We recognize this is long gone, but we do hope our county
commissioners make thoughtful and well- researched decisions that maintain the ambience of our county and safety for its
citizens.
Schuler, Brad
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Good Morning - please help Protect Porters Neck, and all of NH county. My opinon is that a moratorium on new growth is
enacted until you can provide the infrastucture and storm runoff plans to support it.
Logan Homes proposal is beyond reasonable growth /development with nearly 300+ homes /apartments on only 51 acres.
Their proposal is ripe with misleading information, and inaccuracies, provided to those charged with making the decision. We
know that this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality,
and schools. Sincerely
Schuler, Brad
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I am, like my other neighbors are voicing my concern about this development. Porters neck infrastructure just can not support
300 units on 51 acres: just one main road can not sustain so much traffic... not even talking about storm water disposal. Even
with current woods we have flooding, with all that gone, and concrete everywhere, the flooding disaster will be created. Please
help us protect Porters neck area, vote for smart development. Please, do not reward greedy developers out there. Thank you.
Schuler, Brad
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Schools and roads are already overcrowded in this area! This development will turn this area into a nightmare!
Schuler, Brad
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Porters Neck Road is already overburdened, and the high intensity of the proposed apartment will make this road more
congested and lethal. Market Street improvements have yet to be completed and we are concerned that such improvements will
only add to the traffic in the area. Thank you
Schuler, Brad
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This project will negatively impact traffic around the circle and porters neck road. Not to mention all the streets surrounding this
area.
Schuler, Brad
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This proposed development is way too large And dense for the area it will be located. Porters Neck has limited access and
many wetland / natural areas that support the vital wildlife in our area. This project will destroy the environment, overwhelm our
resources and make Porters Neck no longer a desirable area to live.
Schuler, Brad
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We are no longer the Port City. We are the Apartment & Storage Unit City. I'm not against growth. But besides money, greed
and profits, why else would you consider changing a zone from single family homes, to a higher density apartment zone.
You won't have to live with the congestion at the small round about on Porters Neck Road, or the traffic light at Market Street.
It's so frustrating that we don't have the insight into who and what connections exists that even allows this to be considered.
So when you approve this because of the "connected" few, and ignore the overwhelming majority of residents... go ahead and
approve another Mattress Store next to it.
Schuler, Brad
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Continued concerns with increased traffic, overcrowded schools, and reduction in property value which have not been
adequately addressed. We currently do not have a storm water issue and hope that will always be the case. The land should
remain at R -15 as currently designated. Thank you!
Smith, Gideon
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Dear NH Cty Commissioners,
Please consider the harmful consequences to the current homeowners regarding the impact to traffic, infrastructure, public
safety, storm water and water quality, and schools this construction with the dense occupancy that result.
We do not oppose individual homes being constructed at this location. That would be in keeping with the surrounding
neighborhoods. Let them build homes... not apartments.
The area should not be penalized with multi -level apartment housing because the developer paid too much for the property and
now needs to over build to make the project work for him. This is not in the best interest of our area.
Thank you for your consideration.
Diane Cortiglio
8406 Emerald Dunes Road (Porters Neck Plantation and Country Club)
Wilmington, NC 28411
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The idea of Apartments as part of the Z19 -14 project is WRONG. The SAME thought process that allowed Town Homes at the
eFutch Creek Rd. entrance to Plantation Landing should be applied for the Z19 -14 Project. Town Home instead of Apartment.
That might be acceptable and fair to all concerned. Respectfully Submitted.
Smith, Gideon
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This project is not consistent with the surrounding community. It would over - burden all infrastructure and destroy the present
setting. Single family development with green space is the only reasonable use for this area.
Smith, Gideon
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I have been a resident of the Porters Neck area for more than eight years and I have been amazed at the rate of development in
the area. The entire nature of the place has changed for the worse, with apparently little or no thought given to traffic and
flooding concerns. I strongly oppose further development in general, but especially until after adequate work has been done to
solve traffic, congestion and drainage problems.
Smith, Gideon
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ingress and egress from the proposed development would have been bad enough with the Hampstead Bypass open and
carrying traffic, but now that funding has been withdrawn by NCDOT, this new road is years in the future.
there is no good way in and out of this project either to US 17 or Porters Neck road.
this project should not be built
Smith, Gideon
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I have been a resident of the area in discussion for more than 20 years and a resident of NHC for more than 70 years. The
proposed project, if approved as presented, will most adversely affect the Porters Neck, Old Market St. and Futch Creek Roads
due to the increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic (private and emergency vehicles, delivery and service traffic). Surrounding
developments recently completed and those under construction may not have been considered at the time of initial application
and are now demonstrating the impact.
During the time of "stay at home" the pedestrian and bike traffic has increased which has been a very positive thing for families,
children and pets; however, the current traffic though reduced has been worrisome /dangerous due to the lack of sidewalks, bike
and walkways. Increased "feeder traffic " from Futch Creed Rd. and Old Market St. in to Vineyard Plantation onto Jade Wood
Dr., Chablis Way and Shiraz Way will increase hazards for children and adults.
There is too much growth without forethought and proper infrastructure for this development to be approved as presented.
Please take into consideration the amount of current neighborhoods, traffic, business and apartments before adding more to the
mix and then regretting it later.
Smith, Gideon
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The Porter's Neck area is already inundated with heavy traffic for such a compact community. Adding these units and homes
will further hinder travel about our community and school district. This development will also add a burden to the already
dangerous and high traffic count Market Street/ Porters Neck Road/ Highway 17 /Futch Creek corridor. It will also be in a
dangerously close proximity to a fire station and large retirement community, not to mention the Figure Eight community.
Please consider the tax paying people in this area over another developer trying to make millions just to destroy another
community with over development for person gain. Wilmington is becoming a city many do not recognize because of this type
developing that is taking place constantly in New Hanover County.
My wife, Georgia and I strongly oppose this project!
Smith, Gideon
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I am very much opposed to The Oaks at Murray Farm. I believe the Logan Homes proposal is beyond reasonable growth for our
area. Building 300 plus apartments /homes will cause major traffic problems on Porters Neck Road. Their suggestion of using
Futch Creek road as an alternative route to get to Market is not realistic and ridiculous. Their proposal to the Planning
Commission is ripe with misleading information, and inaccuracies. Please don't allow this to happen.
Smith, Gideon
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I am a resident in this area! I OPPOSE this application!!! I am not opposed to development of this tract of land. It's one thing to
try to use the increased population in Wilmington to create a need for higher density housing zoning and more Rental units; and
it's another thing to disregard the current zoning and current nature of the housing in this area. The current area consists totally
of one family homes. There are only two roads to enter this area. This application looks to change current zoning and to build
some new residential one family and lots of multi story apartments.
I have attended every meeting! Not once did any Member of the Board suggest or ask the Applicant if they ever considered a
combination of constructing one family detached homes and duplex designed one family homes. A neighborhood like that exists
in Bella Sera, just .25 miles from the subject property.
I am amazed at the amount of new construction of multi story apartments within 1/2 miles of this location. And every new
apartment complex being built and which are similar to the apartments being planned here has entry and exit to them onto a
main road, such as Market St or Military Cutoff Rd, rather than entering and exiting and driving through all Residential One
Family Neighborhoods!. It does not make sense! It is not logical!
Again, use common sense in reviewing the application. Deny multi story apartment approval and grant approval for mixed
development of one family and duplex designed construction!
Smith, Gideon
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Traffic is already a problem on porters neck road and the flooding with mass amounts of rain cause many problems.
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As a resident of the area for over 15 years, I have witnessed a tremendous amount development in Porters Neck over that time.
We are already heavily developed and many new hom
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Sewer and drainage issues already exist without multiple dwellings being added! Please do not allow this project to go forward!!!
Smith, Gideon
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This project will be tragic to the existing neighborhoods. Traffic will increase and the municipal water supply and sewer lines will
be over taxed with additional usage. Flooding needs to be considered as well as .
The only winners would be more taxes being paid as well as wind and hail insurances being sold.
There are a lot of seniors in the area to include Plantation Village and the Davis Community. This developing of this property will
have a negative impact on all of us.
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Logan Homes proposal is beyond reasonable growth /development with nearly 300+ homes /apartments on only 51 acres.
Their proposal is ripe with misleading information, and inaccuracies, provided to those charged with making the decision. We
know that this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality,
and schools.
In addition the relief for traffic on Market street planned by NCDOT has been delayed further complicating the situation! See Star
News article below.
https: / /www.starnewsonline.com /news /20200526 /delays -i mminent- for -ham pstead- bypass
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This project will be detrimental to the already terrible traffic conditions on Porters Neck Road and Futch Creek Road.
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I opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process I have come to oppose
it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and coastal
water quality, and negatively impact our schools.
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This proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality, and schools.
The roads in and out of this area are already beyond capacity. Especially when you considered developments that have already
been approved that have not been built out yet. Please don't approve this project which will only make traffic and other
infrastructure conditions a nightmare.
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This is not the first time I have entered a complaint regarding this project. Changing the zoning will adversely impact the
surrounding neighborhoods and threaten additional flooding. Just look at the mess of the project at the corner of Edgewater
Club Rd. and Porters Neck Rd. The developers there are at least conforming to the existing zoning. But, not one tree was left
standing - the land was raped and denuded. Now, we are facing another deluge of building that will do the same. Please insist
than any development going in the area conform to the existing zoning and that the environment of trees is not destroyed. When
the next hurricane appears, we will be flooded if this is allowed to continue. Pender County has put limits on development and
we need to as well. Money spent on preservation will be money saved when the next storm hits.
Smith, Gideon
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this proposal calls for too many houses on too little land.
Porter's Neck and Futch Creek Road Roads can't handle the current population of cars. The interchange at Futch Creek and
Market Street with the Michigan U -turn in place is overcrowded with multiple accidents and deaths. Traffic at Porter's Neck Rd
intersection is at a standstill in 5:oo in the afternoon with cars backed up to Walmart and /or Marsh Oaks.
Laney High School is the most over crowded high school.
Flooding of roads from the overbuilding of our area
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This project will only lead to future problems for NHC and the residents of the Ogden, Bayshore, Porters Neck, and Hampstead
communities. The traffic is already too heavy for this area and there is such limited space up here, there is no way to redesign
traffic flow to take into account this large number of additional cars every day. Schools and public services (fire, water, safety)
will be significantly overcrowded. Not to mention that it seems like the only new businesses getting developed are car washes
and storage. The local gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants CANNOT support this large of an increase in a short time.
My bigger concern is flooding and water issues. We lose power regularly just because of rain and trees going down. Add onto
that a huge development of too many homes and apartments, and it will be a nightmare. I live in a neighborhood near (I am not
on) Pages Creek and we already have significant flooding and standing water issues just from the current residents in this area.
I have been upgraded to a flood plain even though I don't live on the Creek. The water flow issues are enough that this entire
neighborhood (Marsh Oaks) will all be considered a flood plain before this development even gets finished, and will significantly
reduce property values in this area. The infrastructure needs to be in place first, not being a scramble to deal with 5 -10 years
after the mistake of letting Logan Homes build occurs. So work on improving the area for current tax - paying residents to bring it
up to par, and use that time to plan for any additional development in the future AFTER the infrastructure is in place.
Smith, Gideon
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The traffic study did not include Phase 3 of Waterstone. They just cleaned out a huge section of land. Now you add in all of
those new homes to the mix, traffic will be horrible, water issues, and more children to attend an already overcrowded school. I
understand all of don't live here so it doesn't matter to you guys, but all of us live here. Please do let this happen.
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Density of housing being proposed is too high. Infrastructure not in place to accommodate. Impact on the environment too great.
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With the existing growth in this area, this development would create huge traffic problems. At a minimum, it would require the
roads in the area, especially Porters Neck road and the circle to be greatly expanded to handle the additional traffic. Porters
Neck road would need to be 4 lanes. Currently, any utility work being done in that area even just for a day or two causes huge
traffic delays and backups. I oppose the construction of this development in such a limited area. The Brookstone development
project is already causing traffic issues so we do not need another development in the area.
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Please consider the what this increased housing will cause to our infrastructure, schools, sewage, water supply. It will truly
overload the infrastructure that is in place with unwanted traffic, over load our already stressed school system and storm water
drainage, sewers and water supply. This overloading of available homes will help to make This area of Wilmington become
undesirable to live in. Don't destroy this lovely area with the overload. It has to have less built Mostly apartments. There are
several Apartment complexes already built in the area and still in building phases. This will also lower our home values as the
area changes not for the better.
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Traffic, school student assimilation and population density concerns. History of lack of transparency and provision of information
on the part of the Commission and developers regarding proposed projects in the Porters Neck area.
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I OBJECT TO THIS PROJECT!!!
Our community is over built already. Allowing this project to continue will only add to our issues with flooding in our area. Our
brand new school is at max capacity. New students to the area aren't allowed to enroll and are bused 45 -60 minutes away. DO
THE RIGHT THING!!! Give us a break!!!
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I oppose the Oaks at Murray Farm development for the reasons stated 1/25/2020 by Bob Kaess, a fellow resident of the Porters
Neck community to the NH County Commissioners. This is not NAMBYism. We have valid reasons to be concerned, namely:
1). Incomplete traffic analysis conducted on behalf of Logan Homes based on limited scope and timing,
2). Approved developments in the Porters Neck communities will add over 500 new homes, none of which were factored in to
the Traffic Impact Analysis.
3). The Murray Farm development includes apartments that have no access to network streets and will not be served by public
transit; therefore, they will be unconnected and auto - dependent.
4. The Porters Neck community has the most restricted access per capita in the county with only one full intersection at Market
Street and limited access via Futch Creek to US 17.
Please represent the 1000's of families in Porters Neck and reject this development as its proposed.
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From: Bob Kaess in.kaess @gmail.com df
Subject: Porters Neck -- Perspectives and Positions on Dense Development
Date: January 25, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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Dear Commissioners, New Hanover County
recently heard a presentation from the Wilmington Director, Planning, Development &
Transportation who described a list of Ten Ways to Build an Even Better Wilmington. Please
consider number [3] on that list:
Welcome density, but not just anywhere.
Dense development, particularly dense residential development, works well when it adjoins
service, has direct access to a well - connected network of streets, and is served by transit.
Conversely, dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds heavily to traffic
congestion when isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent.
Logan Homes' is proposing dense development in Porters Neck, an area with the most
restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. Apartments included in The Oaks at
Murray Farm will have no direct access to network streets, they will not be served by transit,
they will be isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent.
In short, these proposed apartments in Porters Neck are exemplary of "dense" development in
every negative sense of the word. You will soon hear several arguments regarding quality of life
and environment. There are even credible arguments regarding risk to life itself.
Out of respect for others from my community and your time, I am attaching three single page
position papers all related to traffic that advocate:
(1) Apartments as part of The Oaks at Murray Farm are detrimental and unfit for this area.
(2) The Traffic Impact Analysis was incomplete and describes what's missing.
(3) The Proposed new Futch Creek Rd access to US -17 may risk life itself.
chose to submit information in this format to prepare you, in part, for the public hearing
February 3rd. As a former senior USAF staff officer, I have used single page point papers for
background and advocacy preparation prior to Pentagon and Congressional Committee
hearings. I have copied your staff, clerk and deputy clerk, to assist if you seek anything further
prior to the meeting.
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
Bob Kaess
Tuscan Way, Porters Neck
APARTMENTS ARE DETRIMENTAL AND UNFIT IN ALL ASPECTS TO PORTERS NECK
There is nothing "typical" about Porters Neck /Figure 8 Island traffic access. In fact, we claim this area has
the most restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. The entire area is constrained by one full
intersection at Market Street and one controlled access to US -17.
Our concerns for traffic impact were dismissed January 9" by Ernest Olds, Member of the Planning
Board who lives in Marsh Oaks, when he reported better than forecasted impact to Market St access,
following development of Amberleigh Shores Phase I Apartments.
While Mr. Olds' experience is a fact, it is not a relevant comparison to the Logan proposal for The Oaks
at Murray Farm. This figure illustrates the reasons Marsh Oaks is blessed with much greater traffic
access than Porters Neck and virtually no burden from approved Apartment Communities.
In fact, there
is no relevant
comparison to
the Logan
proposal for
Porters Neck.
We identified
and studied
fourteen (14)
Apartment
Communities
(Existing &
Construction)
between
Mayfaire and
Pender
County.
NOT ONE
apartment
community in
New Hanover County is a valid comparison to the apartments proposed in Porters Neck.
Benefits of apartments in The Oaks at Murray Farm are limited to D. Logan and the sellers. Every other
impact of this development, requiring rezoning for density, is detrimental: Traffic, Public Safety, Schools,
and Environmental are all threatened.
ROI is the ONLY Justification for Apartments in Porters Neck. D. Logan agreed with the following
statement: "At the end of the day, it [the proposal] will just not work without apartments." This was
based on ROI at the contracted price. * Furthermore, Logan Homes would only agree to remove one, not
two 24 -unit buildings, proposed by Planning Board Member Paul Boney for internal traffic safety.
* This direct acknowledgement from D. Logan was recorded November 8th during meeting Logan Homes requested with HOA leaders.
[Exchange with D. Logan and Jonathan McCarthy— MP3 available]
Bottom line: There is absolutely nothing positive presented by Logan Homes for this apartment
development and no confidence in this community. PLEASE PREVENT DENSE DEVELOPMENT!
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS IS INCOMPLETE
Traffic infrastructure issues are driven by supply and demand. The supply of Porters Neck access and
arteries are constrained and being overcome by developing demand. It will take years of Federal, State,
and County resources and effort to change Porters Neck supply. The immediate opportunity for County
Commissioners is to limit the rate of growing Porters Neck demand.
The people in Porters Neck and Figure 8 Island are not opposed to development. Our concerns regard
the rate of development and the threats to environment and quality of life. Principal among those
threats are the impacts of traffic.
Traffic Impact Analysis has become a key talking point within the community and with County decision
makers. During the recent Planning Board Meeting there was a claim that NCDOT "approved" Logan's
Traffic Impact Analysis. From residents came the call "Fake Study ".
The Ramey Kemp & Associates (RKA) TIA presented for Logan Homes was called a "Fake Study ". This TIA
was prepared by licensed professionals. Why call it a fake study? NCDOT may "agree" with the TIA, but
how could they "approve" it? What's wrong? What's missing?
When you live in Porters Neck you are the traffic and you experience its impact during countless days, in
and outside the boundaries of the communities. It does not take professional license or expertise to
realize the RKA TIA was limited in scope of time and area studied.
What's wrong? What's missing?
Scope of Traffic Counts: Traffic counts were conducted during a single day with AM and PM 2hour
peak periods at several intersections. Real life Porters Neck traffic counts vary widely during
different days, different hours, different locations at intersections beyond the RKA TIA scope. Porters
Neck Road is not simply a traffic circle and Market Street intersection. Connection between these
points in this most important artery also includes uncontrolled access streets for 6 communities and
35 driveways. It is literally an artery of life support for EMS to the Davis Community and beyond.
Public Safety for Futch Creek traffic: The hazards of traffic departing and returning were not included
in the RKA TIA. There was no risk analysis. Indeed, there will be new avoidable risk introduced by
Logan Homes planning a second exit lane onto US -17. This must not be approved without resolution
of other US -17 issues. Because this risk is identified —it will not be unintended consequence.
Known increase in demand from over 300 homes approved for development. Here are the details
not discussed in RKA's analysis:
o Edgewater Club Impact on Traffic Circle: Waterstone at time of TIA, only 10 homes were occupied. [Add
137 more in process /approved].
o Porters Neck Road Impact on Traffic Circle: Forest Creek approved to triple in size from 45 current lots.
[Add 90 homes].
o Porters Neck Road Direct Access Impact: Porters Point (58 homes) approved to double in size [Add 50
homes]
o Futch Creek Road: The Villages at Plantation Landing under construction. [Add 49 homes]
Growing outside demand for Market Street - Porters Neck intersection. No analysis of commercial
retail and restaurant development northwest of the intersection including the new Holiday Inn.
Bottom line: There are no quick fixes to supply greater access — there's little NCDOT can do. There are
opportunities to limit demand and detriments to public safety. PLEASE PREVENT DENSE DEVELOPMENT!
DISAPPROVE NEW RISK - Logan Homes' proposed 2nd Futch Creek Rd lane to US -17N
This 2 -lane right turn is NOT similar to the previous Military Cutoff merge to Northbound Market Street.
There are two relevant differences to RISK of life and property:
(1) Right Turn on RED traffic from 2 lanes risks highway speed traffic at (or above) 55MPH limit.
(2) Right Turn on GREEN traffic from 2 lanes competes with high demand for short distance to U-
Turn for Southbound US -17 and 1 -140.
(1)
Traffic causing
hazardsis
indicated in
RED.
Vehicles in the
left lane
obstruct view
of oncoming
traffic for
drivers in the
right lane
attempting
right turn on
RED.
Demand for
the U -Turn
access lane
(150 yards
away) risks
hazardous
merges and a
growing queue
caused by
dense
development
increasing
obstruction
risk for US-
17N #1 lane
(2)
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Congestion is a serious problem for the Porters Neck communities. Residents have tried to articulate this during the community
meetings with Logan Homes, the Planning Board and County Commissioners. The developer tried to spin numbers to look
favorable for high density development which glazes over the root of the problem. Here are some numbers I hope the county
commissioners will consider.
Porters Neck communities consist of 5.1 square miles of neighborhoods which are served by 2 access roads. One of these
access roads is Futch Creek Road which being constrained in the direction for drivers is equivalent to a half access road since
you can on travel north which adds an additional two miles of driving distance. By comparison, the Bayshore /Amberleigh
Shores /Marsh Oaks neighborhoods consist of only 1.2 square miles served by 3 access roads. Middle Sound Loop communities
consist of 4 square miles and have 5 access roads.
In comparison Porters Neck traffic density is four to eight times higher than any of the neighboring communities. Past history
created this bad situation with no feasible solutions for additional access roads. Please do not make the situation worse by
approving the high density rezoning request in front of you for Logan Homes.
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Strongly oppose proposed development. It will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water
and water quality, and schools.
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We oppose this development and have opposed from the first time we heard about it.
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Greed that's all this is! There isn't a single good reason for this many homes!
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Density of project and growth to area without infrastructure is Inappropriate
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The traffic in the area is already too crowded. We do not have the infrastructure for this many homes and it will crowd schools.
There is already over - the -top building in this area. Where are the schools. I can't even get good cell coverage or internet
reception now - just imagine when even more people take over. Even electricity seems strapped - and seems to go out at least
one day a month... This is a plan to maximize profits for one individual or company - not create a livable space for the county's
people...
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The Logan Homes zoning request should not be approved. This project greatly increases the density of the homes and
apartments on this parcel. Existing local infrastructure and county resources will be overwhelmed by the added increase
resident density. The total homes and apartments will be 406 units when the project is completed. This number of homes will
increase street traffic on Porters Neck Rd and surrounding roads creating traffic problems for emergency vehicles and residents.
The additional children living in the project will overwhelm the new elementary school that was recently completed.
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As a coastal community it is imperative that we protect what is left of the natural resources in our area in order to protect our
homes and the quality of life in a steadily eroding environment. Traffic on Porters Neck Road, Futch Creek and Market Street
are already beyond capacity and adding apartments will implode our roadways and create dangerous traffic conditions.
In addition to the traffic, the uprooting of trees and vegetation will increase flooding under normal rain conditions; imagine what it
will do in more dire storms. Water quality is already questionable and additional building will only make it worse. I understand
that Wilmington is growing and affordable housing is required, however, there are other parcels of land West of Market that
might be more advantageous and safer for the community.
The future of our education may lie in a balance if we continue to overcrowd schools and create a void for the children to access
a safe environment and proper size classrooms. It is already problematic to get students to Blair school, with the influx of more
vehicles, this will only get worse.
The studies that have been done appear distorted and tilted towards building, but the reality of what exists does not. I have
listened to the DOT report that the traffic will not be impacted much, but I would like to know what time of day they actually did
the study, since every time I try to get across Market from Futch Creek to make a U -turn, I have a long wait, except during the
stay at home mandate.
I also implore you to review the water federation's findings on the impact to shellfish life and the waters in the marsh being
affected. As is, we do a lot of damage to our environment, let us at least try to slow the damage and limit the builds in highly
sensitive areas.
As our county commissioners, you have been trusted to make sound decisions to grow our county responsibly. In addition, we
expect that you will protect us and make sound decisions that are best for the citizens inhabiting the neighborhoods. I urge you
to make a responsible decision to exclude any and all apartment builds in the Porters Neck area east of Market Street. The land
cannot support such structures and influx of the number of people that would be living there.
In closing, I strongly object to the rezoning to allow Logan to build apartments on the 52 acre parcel by Porters Neck Road and
Shiraz. Thank you for you time and consideration.
Smith, Gideon
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I am in favor of appropriate development of land for commercial, residential, educational, recreational and government purposes
— growth that is consistent with current and future needs and constraints. I also understand that "everyone" wants more growth,
including more and more tax revenue.
However, we're no longer living in the world most of us were born into. We've seen the summers get hotter — water restrictions
have become more frequent, storms (including hurricanes) have become far more damaging, and ghost forests — due to
seawater creep — are expanding. With what we know about weather changes alone, we're NOW LOOKING AT A FUTURE
THAT WILL BE QUITE DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE PAST. And that, good stewardship would demand, means that we
need to adjust our thinking and prepare for it.
IN short — this is not 1990, or even 2000. We have experienced and understand more the climate issues that we now — and will
continue to —face. As well as their consequences.
We need to ensure that we do not permit conditions that will cause us to experience the same issues we've experienced in past
storms — high water, flooded homes, closed roads, power loss, and such. And ensure that we don't permit issues that affect
community safety, livability, and finances. As one dictionary states: Carrying capacity: the number of people, other living
organisms, or crops that a region can support without environmental degradation.
The goal here is to develop wisely, but sustainably, to understand that future reality will mean multiple instances of major
damage — and escalated loss and cost — for any area that lacks adequate resilience for responding to major tropical storms.
That said, Porters Neck, an area of low elevation just off the ICW, incorporating or adjacent to several creeks and /or streams,
has been increasingly at risk over the last several years as additional development has occurred. The retention ponds and
drainage systems currently available — as everyone knows — didn't serve well in Florence, so removing several additional acres
of drainage and paving over a larger portion of that area will only make the situation worse.
Homes on small lots have a far smaller percentage of permeable surface than homes on larger lots. And apartment buildings
and their necessary parking lots remove significantly more of the needed permeable surface. Given the carrying capacity of this
area, a residential development with homes on larger lots and a few large retention ponds would do considerably less damage
to this area in future weather- and water - related events.
As a retiree, I've found this a congenial place to live. However, given the now - certain future we know, if — today — I had to redo
that decision, knowing what I now know I'm not certain I'd choose to live in New Hanover County. You — as representatives of
this County's residents and taxpayers — are in a position of responsibility. What you choose to do will help to make this county a
more desirable place to call home, or a mismanaged financial disaster. So please, don't make this retiree regret her decision.
Smith, Gideon
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Please work with the Porters Neck community and help us protect this area from: overdevelopment, loss of vegetated buffers
areas that absorb stormwater runoff, unstainable traffic infrastructure, overall public safety, degrading water quality,
overpopulated schools and general overdevelopment. As our NH County Commissioners your decision to halt the existing
proposal of the Logan Homes build is imperative. As our county commissioners, you have been trusted to make sound
decisions to grow our county responsibly. In addition, we expect that you will protect us and make sound decisions that are best
for the citizens inhabiting the neighborhoods.
I whole heartily object to the rezoning proposal regarding the Logan Homes build. Please, as our elected officials, remain true to
your promises of being our voices here in the Porters Neck area and listen to the true concerns of this community. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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As a registered voter I feel this project is way to aggressive with the amount of homes this proposal is building. Traffic is already
getting very high on Porters Neck Road and the Waterstone Project is yet to be completed. I believe versus new homes in such
a small area the infrastructure on Porters Neck road should be enhanced with sidewalks and crosswalks up on Market Street.
We should be beautifying the area and not making it any more congestive just to make a dollar. There are already too many
storage units and fast food restaurants in the area for my liking as well. I am against this project.
Smith, Gideon
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We live on a speedway, aka Reisling Avenue, this type of development will add hundreds more to the already over populated
and poorly planned roads. It will be a nightmare for everyone. Not to mention over populating the schools that are ALREADY
full.
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We do not want apartments in porters neck !! Traffic is already a mess , oblivious if you live here in porters neck
Smith, Gideon
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We will be moving into that area soon and vehemently oppose a high- density development in the Porter's Neck Rd area.
Crowded roads are already a major issue in all of the Porter's Neck area as is flooding. You can put in all the drainage ditches
and ponds you want, but they will never divert and clear water to the extent that large trees and plants, in general, can. Flooding
in SE NC has increasingly become a problem as more building continues to take place. This area is a single - family home
neighborhood, from Figure Eight to Plantation Landing. We, the residents, want to keep it this way. Mr. Logan, please find
another state.
Smith, Gideon
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I oppose the magnitude of their project and the high density buildings they are proposing. The area in question was zoned for
single family development and should not be rezoned just because the influence of a powerful corporation, Logan Builders, has
on the members of our local Government. Logan's reason is to make a huge profit, there is no other benefit. The over crowding
of housing units, huge traffic increase, limited egress( especially in an emergency), drainage and flooding problems and
potential of numerous other builders looking to add multi unit apartments in the area, does nothing but cause problems and
diminishes our property values. The hundreds of houses being built off of Edgewater Club Road and the Hundreds of units of
Logans proposed development have only two roads, Porters Neck and Futch Creek. They cannot safely handle such a huge
amount of traffic which will travel them. The character of our neighborhood should not be downgraded just for the greedy
purposes of one corporation. Do not rezone, keep the single family neighborhoods. This area is being over developed as is, do
not totally change it's character.
Would the individual Board members support such a project in their own neighborhood?
Smith, Gideon
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This will cause an extraordinary amount of traffic and flooding to the area. There are safety concerns for our children.
Smith, Gideon
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In the last board meetings, the issues related to the increase in the number of students in the schools came up. It appears that
some young students are going to have to be bussed 45 minutes each way to attend another elementary school. The classroom
sizes are going to be maxed which will have a negative effect on the learning environment. Why was this not discussed by the
board?
The issues of traffic also came up and those supporting the project indicated that there would only be an increase in a few
seconds in the commute time. The reality is that there will be a huge increase in commute time.
Further the intersection of Futch Creek and Rt.17 is extremely dangerous. Cars going into Wilmington will have to merge onto
17 and then do a quick U -turn to go back on 17 the correct way. There is major traffic at these intersections during rush hour
and it makes it an extremely dangerous area to travel.
Smith, Gideon
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will create too much traffic and change the nature of the area too much.
Smith, Gideon
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There are too many units being considered in this development. The two roads offering access to Market St., cannot
accommodate the traffic. Is the developer paying for infrastructure /improvements to roads? Has there been any engineering
studies on what all this development will do to water runoff?
Many thanks,
Tricia Smith
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Since bringing the School to our area, traffic has become a nightmare and we have the new development near the school that is
going to add considerably more traffic and will weigh on the water & sewer capacity of this are. I have been opposed to The
Oaks project from the beginning. Please do NOT approve this project!
Smith, Gideon
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I am 100% opposed to the Logan project as it threatens the fragile ecological balance re: erosion from deforestation,( view the
horror of the Waterstone development), it inflicts the area with added congestion and pollution, and it affects adversely the
infrastructure and sewage overload.
Smith, Gideon
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As a resident of the neighboring community I can attest to you the location of the planned apartments will create more traffic
through my neighborhood where children are playing. While the location of the apartments give the appearance they are on
market street, there is no direct access to Market Street. It is no different then putting apartments in the back of a neighborhood
as they will be cutting through to come and go.
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I am definitely apposed to having apartment buildings erected in the middle of residential neighborhoods with such limited
access to major roads. Would love to see a beautiful development with single family homes or duplexes done on this property
with extra regard to the sensitive ecosystem in our area. The infrastructure and the school system in our area would see a
definite negative impact from the current plans. Please hear our concerns! Thank you!
Smith, Gideon
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I vehemently oppose this project as it will paralyze an already overwhelmed Porters Neck, Futch Creek and adjoining hwy17.
We don't not have the infrastructure to support this additional housing and their plan is to run all of this increased traffic through
our Vineyard Plantation neighborhoods. This is dangerous and the cost to safety is too high to pay.
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We are opposed to the development, which will be disruptive and overwhelming to traffic patterns. Our neighborhood and
surrounding area have been opposed to this toxic development since day one. PLEASE do not ruin our piece of heaven with
this development NONE of the neighbors want. Government is supposed to support the will of it's people, not ignore us. Please
listen to the majority and do the right thing, finding another location for this development. We are all for housing... not housing
that will make life miserable for all involved, including potential future tenants. Please see reason. Thank you.
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The Planning Board /Commission is a rubber stamp for developers. They unequally enforce time limits for citizens to speak but
allow developers to ramble on without limit. They approve EVERY project turning New Hanover County into an urban sprawl.
We do not have the roads, the schools or institutions to support this unchecked development. Stop it and allow the County to
digest what has been approved to date before allowing new projects.
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Too dense a project for such limited infrastructure and access.
Too much loss of permeable surfaces, and a likely change to hydrology affecting storm water runoff along Porters Neck Road.
(Limited rainfall already has the retention pond at Waterstone over half full. Obviously Porters Neck Road is already at threat
from current construction.)
I am not apposed to development. I am Strongly opposed to irresponsible overdevelopment.
Smith, Gideon
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The proposed project is still too dense for this property size and location. Many sections of the property are already very narrow,
especially in the section that the builder is proposing to build the town homes and apartments. Why try to literally squeeze in 300
units into an area that should truly only have a third of that? If you look at the other developments surrounding the proposed
area, consuming at least twice the size of this property, you probably wouldn't find 200 homes. Porters Neck is a great place to
live and I'm sure the builder want to maximize the potential of this area, but there are quite a few other factors that need to be
addressed prior to a project of this magnitude. Porters Neck Road has seen a substantial increase in traffic with the addition of
Porters Neck Elementary School & the new Waterstone development. With those (2) additions alone, we need to look towards
the plan for road improvements before additional residences are built. Porters Neck Road is only a two lane road. Can Porters
Neck Road expand into a four lane road? Is it feasible? Has DOT completed a study? If so, how long would before that project
could start? Why race to populate Porters Neck to such an increase population now when the infrastructure is not truly there?
Another concern is water drainage. Porters Neck has seen an increase in water drainage issues in the last few years. Part of
Porters Neck Road, not far from this property line, washed away during Florence. If this were to happen again, with the addition
of Waterstone and The Oaks at Murray Farm, could the problem be worse? Would flooding wash out more of the road?
Porters Neck has been a great place to live. Logan Homes has built a strong and respectable reputation as one of the best
builders in the Southeast. They have built some amazing developments in other parts of our county. They have the ability to
maximize profits building well built single family homes on this property without having to build so much extra fluff (as in
apartments & town homes). I would encourage our Commissioners to help us preserve our areas, expand wisely and encourage
growth that will continue to attract folks to want to call Wilmington home.
Smith, Gideon
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I opposed this project 9 months ago, and since it's worked through the system I've only come to oppose it more. This project will
bring in more traffic and overcrowd the schools and that is very concerning.
Smith, Gideon
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My opposition for Z19 -14 changing existing R15 to RMF -L is based on development which is not cautiously evaluated and will
have lasting effects on the Porters Neck and greater New Hanover County. Elements of grave concern to me are focused on the
apartments and duplexes increasing density without sufficient critical services already stressed in this area.
The Traffic Impact Analysis presented to the Planning Board was incomplete and the community's response provided expert
witnessed testimony describing in detail what is missing.
The Proposed new Futch Creek Rd access to US -17 cannot safely alleviate congestion which will eventually lead to
unnecessary loss of life.
These and many other issues include already over crowed schools, storm water drainage, environmental impacts surge, waste
management, emergency response all leading to a decreasing quality of life.
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This project does not fit in the designated area. It will overwhelm the community. There is no supporting structure in traffic
patterns or school seats.
Smith, Gideon
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I fully oppose and am against this project.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:11 PM
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Mary O'LEARY
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There appears to not be enough exits from this development & the water table is already high.At peak school hours the rotary
will be very difficult to get around
Smith, Gideon
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MaryScott Wilson
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We oppose!!!!
Smith, Gideon
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We oppose
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Kenneth McRostie
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As a 15+ year resident of the greater Porters Neck area, we have seen growth over the years and so far, while the growth is not
always welcome, it has been reasonable and stayed within the current zoning of the area. The Logan Homes request/proposal
to rezone the 51 acres off of Shiraz Way and build 300+ homes /apartments is too much. The density of the housing they are
proposing will bring a myriad of problems to an already growing and soon to be overpopulated area. If this project is approved
there will be significant negative consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality, and
schools. I am asking you as elected officials representing the citizens of New Hanover County to vote "NO" on the rezoning
request and require Logan Homes to develop their project within the current zoning of the area.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:18 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Regina Holliman
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Schools and traffic will be extremely crowded. Traffic is already hectic at all times not just peak hours.
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Pattie Vaugh
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We wish to add our voices to the opposition to the Logan Project as it pertains to the Porters Neck area. This proposal as it
stands is fraught with dire consequences for the Porters Neck community which is already dealing with overcrowding.
The people of the area impacted by this proposal for a zoning change by Logan Builders place their trust in the New Hanover
County Board of Commissioners to do what is just and honorable to ensure that the self- interest and profit margin of the Logan
Project does not result in overwhelming the infrastructure as it pertains to density, traffic congestion, stormwater capacity, and
school crowding.
Thank you for your time and attention. James and Pattie Vaugh
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Ann OLeary
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I am not opposed to the project per se. But I am opposed to changing the housing density from that of the immediately
surrounding neighborhoods. The project should reflect the neighboring properties of single family homes. The addition of some
duplexes would be acceptable if done in a cosmetically pleasing manner. I am also concerned about potential water runoff
issues. We get a LOT of rain here that can make life generally miserable for affected lots. And can the roundabout really handle
the new traffic? I suspect some modifications will be necessary to avoid accidents.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:15 PM
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Do not need additional traffic and congestion in this area. Too dense. Roads overwhelmed as is.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:36 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Ann KoCH
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PLEASE don't approve the project for Logan Builders. It will do irreparable harm to Porters Neck communities as well as any
green space left. Just think about what we all have been thru with the virus, and with hurricane season upon us can you think
about the problems that will occur once they start this awful thing. ?? You all don't live in this area that will be effected, so it won't
effect you. How about the rest of.us. Think about it, with what's right and not about MONEY.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:54 PM
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Rita Scull
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The traffic on Porters Neck Rd is increasing with new residents in Waterstone development. There is also increased traffic at
Market and Porters Neck Rd area and now the Hempstead bypass is delayed by NC DOT. This increased traffic will likely result
in more accidents.
Those of us who have lived in the area know already the drainage problems that exist after any heavy rain. The apartments will
mean more paved (impervious) areas resulting in more runoff. Single family residences fit with the area and will have a lower
impact.
There are adequate apartments in the Ogden /PN area (almost 4,000).
Please think about the quality of life for those of us who live in the northern part of NHC.
Smith, Gideon
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Albert Schroetel
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I strongly oppose the request by Logan Holmes to rezone a 51 acre parcel from Farm and Single Family construction to permit a
mixed -use development of some 300 homes and appartment units. This proposal will have serous effects on the local traffic
infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality, and schools. It will still result in a dramatic increase in the population
density in our area, especially considering the expanding development on the other side of the Roundabout and Edgewater /
Porters Neck Roads.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Mary Maddock
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Please do not support the requested change to zoning as this type of development will have severe negative impact to the area
Smith, Gideon
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Jane Blank
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Traffic and schools are already comprised in this area! We don't need to add 300 -400 more families!
Smith, Gideon
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Shirley Prince
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The area is zoned R15 for a reason. There is no compelling case for changing the zoning other than acquiescing to the
developers who are attempting to maximize their profits. We need reasonable, environmentally - friendly development and we are
counting on our elected officials to make the right decisions.
Smith, Gideon
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I believe that this proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water, water quality, and
schools. it will still result in a dramatic increase in the population density in our area. I have lived in my house for 36 years so I
have seen a lot of changes. The request made to change the zoning from R -15 to R -20 on this project would be the largest
impact ever to our area. I would be interested to know how long our area has had the R -15 zoning. I see no reason to change
that because it is asked for. Changing to R -20, I understand would mean more money for the developer and the county. But, it is
a quality of life issue. Please vote against this request.
Smith, Gideon
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Yona Bar -Zeev
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Dear County Commissioners,
I moved to Porters Neck area 25 years ago and understand why so many people want to move to our area. We lost a large part
of the green area by many of the developments that were built over the last 25 years, that included just single - family homes and
in one case a little more. None of the developments include multifamily buildings, the quantity of homes and buildings in the plan
is huge!!!
Over the years, Porters Neck road has changed from a quite road to a very busy road and if you were to approve the Logan
proposal it will add even more traffic, increase accidents and reduce the green area in the Porters Neck area.
In light of these reasons, I hope you make the Logan Company change their proposal to reduce the number of single homes
that will be allowed and scratch the plan for multi - family buildings,
Sincerely,
Yona Bar -Zeev
Smith, Gideon
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Michael Friedman
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Area is already saturated with traffic issues, storm water management and schools. Absolutely no way this area can handle this
proposed project. Vehemently oppose it.
Smith, Gideon
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Dianne Cadden
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Current traffic on Porters Neck Road is congested and the plans for higher density housing would result in excessive pressure
on the infrastructure of the area.
Keeping the Zoning at R -20 & R 20 is desirable.
Smith, Gideon
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Robert and Patricia McIntyre
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RE: Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street /Shiraz Way
We strongly opposed to the Logan Homes proposal. The plan is beyond reasonable and healthy growth for our area with 300+
homes and apartments on 51 acres. We know that this proposal will have atrocious outcomes on our currently barely adequate
traffic infrastructure, public safety, water quality, stormwater run -off, and lastly, but not least, our schools. The proposal is full of
misleading information, and inaccuracies, which will ultimately have grave impacting the current residents.
Please say NO to higher density! We greatly appreciate your consideration.
Be safe.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jake Hanna
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I strongly object to the proposal by Logan Homes to rezone land to allow for apartments. Porters neck Road cannot handle the
additional traffic this project will cause. The builders state that 40% of the traffic will head North on 17 and then do a u turn. I live
in Porters Neck and I can tell you this will not happen with the increase of traffic 17 is experiencing.
The fairly new Waterstone development on Edgewater Dr is adding roughly 180 homes. Thus development plus the addition of
the Logan Homes development far exceeds the infrastructure that Porters Neck Road was intended to handle.
With the addition of apartments, the Logan project will change the landscape of Porters Neck forever. People spent their hard
earned money to reside in a community where they feel safe and take pride in.
As an elected official, you have the responsibility to take the interest of the people to heart.
No one objects to single family homes being built by Logan.
This project is about GREED.
Smith, Gideon
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Karen Licursi
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Over crowding of streets and schools
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:07 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Frank Bisselink
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Please vote NO on this high density project due to the many reasons you have read by now.
Thank you,
Frank & Jeanie Bisselink
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:13 AM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Dear County Commissioners:
In addition to increased traffic and school overcrowding, I am concerned about the impact of storm water run -off given the
increased density on the land use area. We saw the damaging effects of flooding in the area caused by recent hurricanes and
tornados. With the government's rollbacks in fighting global warming, hurricanes will become more intense and flooding will
increase as sea levels rise. Building a couple hundred homes over and above the initial zoning limit will only bring about
increasing environmental damage to the area.
I ask that you deny the zoning request and hold the Murray Farm project to the original residential zoning requirements.
Smith, Gideon
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Donald Reichard
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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We already have heavy traffic in this area, especially Porters Neck Road, and there are several housing developements under
way that will add to the congestion. Logan's guess at traffic flow is flawed.
The area where they want to develope is flood prone. We cannot handle more impervious surfaces.
Our schools are already over capacity.
The zoning change must be denied!
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I strongly oppose this new development as I believe it will negatively impact our community, the traffic on Porters Neck Road,
and the ever shrinking wildlife refuge in the area. Please do not let the request for resining pass!
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I oppose the rezoning. Builder knew zoning before purchase. Do not allow to rezone. The area and road out can't absorb the
additional residents. The water runoff and flooding could increase.
Smith, Gideon
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Glenn Mazepa
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The Commission should reject the request to increase housing density at the proposed Logan Murray Farm project because of
the increased traffic it will cause at the Porters Neck Road traffic circle. The Waterstone project which is currently underway on
1402 will already substantially increase the traffic at the circle.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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This property is zoned for single - family dwellings, and such development would be appropriate. The current proposal creates
multiple problems for the existing neighborhood, and does not therefore I join many of my neighbors in requesting denial of the
enabling zoning variances. I am not opposed to development in this area, subject to intelligent zoning and good project design. I
am not opposed, for example, to the proposals for additional development from the Davis Community, or to other development
consistent with the community character.
1. Traffic: The developers' traffic study indicates the development will degrade rush hour traffic on Hwy 17 from the Futch Creek
Road intersection northeast to the next uturn crossover from cattegory "c" to "D" at rush hour. The added -lane modification to
the end of Futch Creek Road negotiated with NCDOT will actually increase accident risk as vehicles exiting Futch Creek Road
in the new right lane will find they need to merge left to access the crossover.
2. The developers and Planning Commission seem to believe vehicles exiting the development onto "Old" Market Street will turn
all left onto Futch Creek. It is more likely that many will turn right, and proceed through our neighborhoods to Porters Neck
Road, thus producing heavier than modeled traffic in the neighborhood, as well as at the turnaround and at the intersection of
Porters Neck Road with Market Street.
3. The proposal to include apartment buildings in the development is justified by the developers as being consistent with a
county concept for retail /high - density nodes. Despite the fact that this concept has apparently never been formally adopted, it
seems to me reasonable public policy. However, this proposal misapplies the concept. This proposed high - density development
looks close to the retail node on an aerial photo, but in fact the layout of highways and streets makes it effectively distant. There
are no safe pedestrian or bicycle routes from the proposed development to the retail node, and no easy ways to provide them.
By vehicle, the proposed development is two miles away from the retail node.
4. Schools. Since this development was proposed, the school district has presented its new map of school territories. Children
from this development and other new developments in our neighborhood will not be allowed to attend the neighborhood school
(Blair Elementary) but instead will be assigned to schools in Castle Hayne. Requiring the developers to develop within existing
zoning would not change this, but at least would reduce the number of children affected.
5. Drainage: While the drainage plans provided by the developers all indicate the property drains toward and under Porters
Neck Road, the overall landscape is very flat, and it appears that the roads and buildiings included in the plan present a risk of
surface drainage in the opposite direction, into the Plantation Vineyard developments, during extreme rain events.
In summary, for the above reasons, I request that this zoning change request be denied, and the developers be counselled to
develop the property more in line .
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I am concerned about storm water run off. I Am concerned about increased traffic and car accidents that will happen due to
issues with the entrance and exit from the development . I am concerned about school overcrowding and for the safety of the
children.
Please hold the Logan /Murray project to the original residential zoning requirements.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The area across Porters Neck Road at the traffic circle has recently been clear cut! This is across the road from the proposed
Logan Project. If Logan clear cuts their property-then there is a high probability that during heavy hurricane rains ... that section
of Porters Neck Rd. will be washed out. This would leave only one way out for ALL of the Porters Neck community! Our wish is
that the Logan Project ONLY build single family homes. That way there will be lots of grass, bushes and trees planted in those
yards to help slow the water.
If Logan builds mostly apartments... there will be too much cement ... a disaster waiting to happen at Porters Neck Road!
Thank -you for your sincere consideration on this very important matter.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I fully opposed the proposed plan by Logan Homes. They have lack of foresight to the impacts on Straining the infrastructure in
the area. The level of occupancy will overtax the traffic, Water and environmental systems on the local level. Uncontrolled
development (high density occupancy) in the northern part of the county is not improving the quality of life or surrounding
property values which will directly impact the county's taxable basis. Without drastic infrastructure to handle traffic upsets in that
intersection a small fender bender will back up traffic down market, north on 17 and west on 1140. Increasing occupancy in that
specific area without plans for an outlet will bring Wilmington traffic to a standstill more often and for a longer duration.
Completion of the bypass will not alleviate the potential issues. You all have the power to shape the way or city and county
looks, feels and functions. Please consider the future vision for the area in your deliberations.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Concerned for traffic infrastructure, over crowding of schools and public /children safety.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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will create congestion and traffic issues in the area creating unsafe roads not meeting standards for Complete Streets and
livable community for all ages
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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We already have heavy traffic on Porter's Neck Road by the roundabout, this will make it worse, especially when school is back
in session. In addition we have had flooding issues in this area, so storm water drainage and potential run -off into Pages Creek
are major concerns. Finally the Porter's Neck area with the exception of the Market Street corridor is all R -20 with some R -15
housing, there are no townhouses or apartments, this is a deviation from the current composition of the neighborhood and a
change in planning philosophy for the area.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Inconsistent with zoning rules
Density - traffic and schools
Impervious impact - water retention /runoff
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Please carefully consider the quality of life of your taxpaying residents versus the short term financial gain of a
builder /developer.
We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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There are numerous reasons to oppose this project even given how lovely the ad slicks appear. Traffic alone should be enough.
If there was a traffic light at the intersection of Porters Neck Road and Edgewater with turning lanes, as well as widening, that
would perhaps handle the additional traffic. The "turn about" is insufficient now because folks barrel through without
consideration of others coming from all directions. This will only get worse. Folks living on PN rd already have a difficult and
dangerous exit to Market Street. Flooding occurs with heavy rain on PN road already. New retention ponds from this project,
Davis Center's new project and the new section just cleared for Waterstone will only make this threat worse. Who will be
responsible if major property damage occurs from flooding? I'm sure others have outlined all the issues with school crowding
and traffic, but add my voice to that as well. I'm not against development in general, but Porters Neck Road was not built to
handle the impact. Do something about the roads first..then let the developers propose their ideas and plans. There are 15 -19
named storms projected for this hurricane season, flooding is a serious concern. Is it responsible to add to the potential threat
by allowing more development without proper infrastructural changes?
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Project could not possibly be serviced by existing roadways. Would need to construct new access from Market St.
Smith, Gideon
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Linda Anthony
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Please, PLEASE consider the impact of the Logan proposed development! Drainage, entrance /egress, sustainability and quality
of life depend on SMART development. The overcrowding, drain on resources (schools), and especially our wildlife depend on
keeping the development to single family homes.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Thousands of people could have their lives negatively impacted by this proposed project. The density of this project will have a
serious burden on the roads, schools, and EMS services for such a beautiful part of New Hanover County.
Please reject any developers plan until the population density is in keeping with the existing housing already here.
Zee Westbrook - Bella Sera
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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In 34 years of living in the same home, we have seen incredible growth in the Porters Neck area. We need to maintain green
space! Every inch of real estate is being overloaded with development. Impacted areas end up having ripple effect negative
impacts. Traffic, need of more schools to handle more children etc. Water and sewer issues. Please consider families who have
resided here for upwards of 20 years who came to Wilmington for its beauty and quiet surroundings. Growth always translates
to greed and money . Please consider the little people. Thank you william geist.
Smith, Gideon
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The increase in traffic and burden to the roads and school system is NOT a viable option. The wildlife in our area is also running
out of space and we should be more concerned about their welfare and need for living space.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Dense development, particularly dense residential development, works well when it adjoins service, has direct access to a well -
connected network of streets, and is served by transit. Conversely, dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds
heavily to traffic congestion when isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent. Logan Homes' is proposing dense
development in Porters Neck, an area with the most restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. Apartments included
in The Oaks at Murray Farm will have no direct access to network streets, they will not be served by transit, they will be isolated,
unconnected, and automobile dependent. In short, these proposed apartments in Porters Neck are exemplary of "dense"
development in every negative sense of the word.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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My understanding is that most in the Porters Neck area oppose this project. Since the Government represents the citizens of the
county, approval of this project should be denied. When the citizens purchased property in the area, they did not anticipate
development of this density. The traffic in the area is currently unacceptable and a project of this density would exacerbate the
problem. Parts of Porters Neck have flooding problems and this development will probably create more flooding.
Smith, Gideon
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I have lived in Porters Neck and have seen our traffic increase dramatically. I strongly oppose the Logan Project and I'm hoping
the Board will listen to all the people who have voiced there opposition.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Reasons for opposition:
Every motorist on already overloaded Porters Neck Road stalled by left turns to 35 driveways and 6 neighborhood streets
between the traffic circle and Market Street.
Even the future residents and their guests coming and going from their isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent
apartments with no direct access to network street
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The opposition is not to the addition of homes in this area, it's the opposition to the high density of housing being proposed. It is
not justifiable for the people who moved into the area because of the zoning for low density hosing to have that changed without
an overwhelming need to do so. Instead of a property backing up to another persons yard, it may be backing up to dumpsters
from a high- density complex.
Smith, Gideon
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I am encouraged about and support growth when done in accordance with input from the community. This note, and many
others that you are receiving, reflect the idea that such high density development is not aligned with the communities interests.
Let's grow responsibly!
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This Logan home proposal will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm water and water quality,
and schools. Please do not allow them to ruin the Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
As elected officials, please remain true to being the voice(s) of the citizens.
Smith, Gideon
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HO DO YOU REALLY REPRESENT?
Will you, our County Commissioners, represent thousands of families in Porters Neck or only those few people who stand to
gain financially from approval of this rezoning request?
ROI is the ONLY Justification for Apartments in Porters Neck. D. Logan agrees: "At the end of the day, it [the proposal] will just
not work without apartments."
You've heard our fact -based arguments for many months. Don't kick the can down the road like the Planning Board where we
witnessed "blindness" to community concerns. Your decision will reveal your true colors.
WILMINGTON HAS PLANNING STANDARDS. HOW ABOUT NEW HANOVER COUNTY?
Wilmington's standard is to "Welcome density, but not just anywhere." Their criteria: "Dense development, particularly dense
residential development, works well when it [1] adjoins service, [2] has direct access to a well- connected network of streets, and
is [3] served by transit. Conversely, dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds heavily to traffic congestion
when [4] isolated, [5] unconnected, and [6] automobile dependent."
Apartments in The Oaks at Murray Farm FAIL on all 6 criteria: [1] They adjoin no service, have [2] no direct access to network
streets, will [3] not be served by transit, will be [4] isolated, [5] unconnected, and [6] automobile dependent.
WHO GETS BENEFITS?
Only Logan Homes and the few sellers stand to gain financially from approval of this project
WHO GETS BURDENS AND RISK?
Every parent and child traveling through a single traffic circle to our elementary school.
Every motorist on already overloaded Porters Neck Road stalled by left turns to 35 driveways and 6 neighborhood streets
between the traffic circle and Market Street.
Even the future residents and their guests coming and going from their isolated, unconnected, and automobile dependent
apartments with no direct access to network streets.
WRONG PLACE IN THIS COUNTY
Porters Neck/Figure 8 Island traffic access is the most restricted access per capita in New Hanover County. The entire area is
constrained by one full intersection at Market Street and one controlled access from Futch Creek Road to US -17. THAT'S ALL
WE HAVE. ONLY WAYS IN OR OUT. Traffic on our main internal artery, Porters Neck Road, was never evaluated. Logan
Homes never considered interruptions to and from 35 private driveways and 6 neighborhood streets between the traffic circle
and Market Street. Logan Homes even proposed traffic change to Futch Creek to US -17 that will increase risk of injury and
property damage.
We reviewed 14 established and new Apartment Communities between Mayfaire and Pender County: NOT ONE OF THESE
HAS THE RETSTICTED ACCESS that compares with for the apartments proposed in Porters Neck.
HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY APPROVE ADDING UNPRECIDENTED and UNJUSTIFIED DENSE DEVELOPMENT IN
PORTERS NECK
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Approval of this projectjust doesn't make sense. The area is already becoming overcrowded with all the new approved
developments. The pure number of cars and individuals that come along with this proposal is staggering. The school is already
overcrowded and the roads certainly can't handle the proposed number of cars. The apartments just don't work. Homes are fine,
apartments just make no sense. Please do not approve the project as proposed. Take care of Wilmington, DON "T
OVERDEVELOP!!!!
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Please do not allow this development to be built. It will affect traffic flow in a very negative way and will cause more areas to be
flooded.
Smith, Gideon
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We do not support this project because it will surely cause our neighborhood to have drive - through traffic as well as flooding.
Porters Neck does not need any more apartments or multi family homes.
Smith, Gideon
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This current proposal would create to much traffic in this already congested area. It would be environmentally harmful to the
current residents in the Porters Neck area. Additionally, this proposed over development project would damage the vegetated
buffers in the area that absorb stormwater runoff.
As our elected officials, I am asking you to remain true to your promises of being our voices here in the Porters Neck area and
listen to the concerns of this community. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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I strongly oppose the current Logan Homes proposal. Please keep Wilmington from overdevelopment and do not harm our
already sensitive environmental surroundings. Thank you for listening to the community and for your consideration.
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We object to this project due to the amount of increased traffic that will occur in the Porters Neck area. Our local streets ate
crowded now with heavy vehicle and cyclist traffic.
The increase flow from this new housing project will be disastrous .
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There is far too much traffic in this area right now. Another 400 houses would cause our entire area to be strained not only with
cars but definitely put a strain on our school system. No one who lives here would approve of this overwhelming project. It must
be stopped.
Smith, Gideon
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Why you would want to put multi residential units in a single family neighborhood with limited access is beyond me. It seems
whatever the developers want to do, you guys approve, regardless of what the residents want. There's a lot of open land as you
go north on 17 that is not bounded by single family neighborhoods - pick those to build apartments. Keep the neighborhoods the
way they are.
Smith, Gideon
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Good afternoon,
I am writing to request that you vote against the Logan Homes project on June 1st. I have lived in the area for the past nine
years, and have witnessed a substantial amount of growth. With growth, comes problems and concerns for the community that
deserve consideration.
My biggest concern is for the safety of the existing community in Porter's Neck. The infrastructure is such that there are only two
ways in and out of the area with thousands of people already living there. Limited access to Market street for so many homes
and vehicles has an impact on health, safety, and the environment. We are concerned about pedestrians, traffic accidents, and
congestion. One of the planning board members in favor of the project guessed that a new entrance to Market Street may
happen in the future. Shouldn't that happen first prior to approving new homes? Shouldn't the infrastructure be present first so
that it is properly planned?
There is much to learn from the current COVID -19 pandemic. One of the lessons is that disease and illness will spread faster in
densely populated areas. The more families that live in one location, the more of an impact that has on crowding at schools,
stores, and public venues. I do not mind seeing Wilmington grow, but it seems smarter to me to build in areas that are not
already heavily populated. Crowding everyone in one small community does not seem wise from a public health perspective.
Please consider the other projects occurring in Porter's Neck that haven't been finished yet when you vote on the Logan Homes
project and how all of these in total will affect the health of the community.
Flooding is a huge concern that I know other neighbors have already brought to your attention. A planning board member had
the audacity to blame my neighborhood for causing flooding in the Logan Homes neighborhood (that hasn't even been approved
yet!), so flooding is clearly a valid concern. Please note that there are already very high, filled retention ponds all around Porter's
Neck. When we purchased our home, we knew flooding was a concern, but we didn't predict other people would make decisions
such as this that would increase the risks. Please consider those of us who have already invested in the area and support our
safety.
Obviously other concerns include overcrowding at schools, the aesthetics of the area, the impact on the wildlife, and the effects
of changes occurring on 1 -140 at the intersections of Futch Creek and Porter's Neck Road. On a more personal level, I am
largely concerned with the traffic on Reisling Avenue. This has become a "through street" with the growth in the area and is
largely unsafe for walking, biking, etc. Some of the proposals within the Logan Homes project have a direct effect on Reisling
that I greatly oppose. If you're not familiar with this street, please take the time to visit it and consider the negative impacts that
the Logan Homes project will have on it. There are currently five houses for sale on the street - an unprecedented number
because of this proposed project.
Thank you for reading this along with the comments of others. I'm sure you're under tremendous pressure regarding the Oaks at
Murray Farm, but please vote to support our community.
Sincerely,
Carrie Dixon
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Very opposed! Porters Neck Rd is already heavily traveled daily. Logan is claiming most of their residents will be using Futch
Creek to 17 and that most will be traveling to Hampstead. Not so, most will be going to Wilmington or businesses on 17S. The
best, most direct and timely way to Wilmington and the PN grocery stores, ABC, restaurants, dental and medical facilities is
Porters Neck Rd. The school and fire station must Also be considered. I've been on Porters Neck Rd when an ambulance has
been trying to get through traffic and there is no place for cars to pull over. Safety for the community must be considered. Thank
you.
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My wife and I have lived off of Futch Creek Road for the past 22 years and have seen tremendous growth in the area and have
welcomed it. However, there comes a time when enough is enough. The existing roads are already congested and adding multi-
family dwellings will make living in this area a nightmare. Strongly against this new building proposal.
Smith, Gideon
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I strongly oppose the Logan project Moving forward for two main reasons: (1) The roads can't handle the extra traffic Especially
when navigating down Porters Neck Road. (2) The schools have become overcrowded and aren't equipped for all the additional
students. I recently moved down from Northern Virginia and was happy to get away from the horrific traffic and crowded living
spaces but I can see my expectations might be short -lived if this project is allowed to move forward. A large housing
development is now underway on the other side of porters neck Road and that will surely bring extra stress on the present
situation. Another added development would make things almost impossible. Please consider these negative aspects that will
have a huge impact on our Beautiful community when you make your decision. Thank you, Gail Keller
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I have opposed Logan's plan from the beginning and oppose it more vehemently now. No matter what the agreement might be
there is no why to police it! My road is a private road. Chablis Way's residents all have at least two young children and they are
always riding bikes and playing near the road. It would be criminal to cause more traffic to be on the Vineyard Plantation streets.
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Over expansion in the form of projects such as this are negatively affecting quality of life in Wilmington. The proposed project is
way too dense for the area and will result in massive traffic issues, amongst other negative impacts.
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In total opposition. Infrastructure in no way capable of handling this development.
Smith, Gideon
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Primary reason is traffic overload. With 2 new developments and elementary school built within the past few years we are
already experiencing major backups on Poters Neck Rd. Porters Neck Rd is 2 lanes with NO ability to pull over to side of road
for emergencies such as ambulance, which is a constant occurrence due to nursing home, due to sharp embankments. Adding
a mutltifamily to the project will just add an additional impediment to the already busy infrastructure. A concession to eliminate
multifamily is the only acceptable conclusion.
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My neighbors and I strongly oppose the Logan plan for The Oaks at Murray Farm. There are many reasons for our concerns
that I am sure many have shared. These include:
Traffic on Porters Neck Rd and the rotary
Storm water issues
Access and egress issues
School crowding
Impact on Fire and EMS services
Safety impacts at 2 intersections that are already stressed.
Impact on water supply
Environmental impacts
These concerns are all valid and important, however I would like to make another point to the Board about development in New
Hanover County in general. Through the process of protesting the re- zoning required for this project plan, my neighbors and I
have learned a lot about a very flawed process here in New Hanover County. I have learned that there is a comprehensive
county plan with planned zoning for all areas of the county. Considerable resources were used to develop this plan. I
understand that the plan is going through revision and is being updated, as it should be on a regular basis to reflect current
conditions, requirements and resources. But here is the fundamental problem in my view; the Planning Commission and in
many cases the Board of Commissioners seem to approve re- zoning requests and approve development that are outside of the
approved plan. One must ask why that is. To me, this is not logical or reasonable for many reasons.
First, why use resources on developing and maintaining a planning process if it is not being followed. It appears to us that the
Planning Commission is heavily in support of developers, not county residents and neighborhoods. The Planning meeting that
addressed the Logan development was a shocking eye opener for us. The support shown and voiced for developers was very
unexpected and disturbing to us as taxpayers. There was very little concern for our opinions and concerns.
Secondly, if re- zoning was a one time event that would be one thing. But is is not. Re- zoning requests are approved on a regular
basis. It is not the exception that my neighbors and I believed. The result of this is that developers have come to expect that
their re- zoning requests will be approved. In this case, Logan purchased a 51 acre property zoned R -15 and R -20, expecting
that it would be re -zoned for denser development. Mr. Logan himself stated that if only single family homes were to be
developed on the property the financials would not work and that he would lose money on the project.
So Commissioners, my question is this - why should the best interests of hundreds of taxpayers in the neighborhoods of Porters
Neck, Edgewater Road, Bald Eagle Lane, Vineyard Plantation, Plantation Landing, Abbey Glen, Figure Eight, Laurel Lee and
others be ignored because a business man made a bad business decision? Mr. Logan's company spent millions of dollars
purchasing a property that had to be re -zoned to be a financially viable project. It makes one wonder if the man was mis-
advised, mis- informed, or simply not a very good business man. I believe that none of that is true. Mr. Logan has been a
successful developer since 1986. I believe that Logan Developers knew they would receive re- zoning before it purchased the
property. Let's face it - the optics are not good.
Finally, we have also learned that the planning and zoning process does not appear to be looked at in a holistic manner. Instead
each project seems to be reviewed on its own merits. The traffic study that was performed for the Logan development compared
the increased car usage of the roads to the current traffic status. It does not consider that the Waterstone development, already
approved, will when complete have an additional 100 homes worth of traffic added to the current load. An additional project of
apartments is under design by Redlands Development. Their project will add hundreds of additional cars to the area as well.
Add to that , there additional acres of land within the area currently for sale. If each project is looked at individually and re -zoned
on that basis alone. the cumulative effect will be disastrous.
The northern end of New Hanover County can not continue to support the growth that is being approved. I ask that the Board
not approve the re- zoning of this property. I hope that moving forward the County will look at taking a more comprehensive
approach to planning. The County is in great shape financially and is a quality place to live, we do not need to jeopardize that to
the benefit of developers.
Smith, Gideon
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WHO DO YOU REALLY REPRESENT?
• Will you, our County Commissioners, represent thousands of families in Porters Neck or only those
few people who stand to gain financially from approval of this rezoning request?
• ROI is the ONLY Justification for Apartments in Porters Neck. D. Logan agrees: "At the end of the
day, it [the proposal] will just not work without apartments."
• You've heard our fact -based arguments for many months. Don't kick the can down the road like the
Planning Board where we witnessed "blindness" to community concerns. Your decision will reveal
your true colors.
WILMINGTON HAS PLANNING STANDARDS. HOW ABOUT NEW HANOVER COUNTY?
• Wilmington's standard is to "Welcome density, but not just anywhere." Their criteria: "Dense
development, particularly dense residential development, works well when it [1] adjoins service, [2]
has direct access to a well- connected network of streets, and is [3] served by transit. Conversely,
dense development, whether residential or commercial, adds heavily to traffic congestion when
[4] isolated, [5] unconnected, and [6] automobile dependent."
Y• Apartments in The Oaks at Murray Farm FAIL on all 6 criteria: [1] They adjoin no service, have [2] no
access to network streets, will [3] not be served by transit, will be [4] isolated, [5] unconnected,
and [6] automobile dependent.
WHO GETS BENEFITS?
• Only Logan Homes and the few sellers stand to gain financially from approval of this project
WHO GETS BURDENS AND RISK?
• Every parent and child traveling through a single traffic circle to our elementary school.
• Every motorist on already overloaded Porters Neck Road stalled by left turns to 35
driveways and 6 neighborhood streets between the traffic circle and Market Street.
• Even the future residents and their guests coming and going from their isolated,
unconnected, and automobile dependent apartments with no direct access to network
streets.
WRONG PLACE IN THIS COUNTY
• Porters Neck/Figure 8 Island traffic access is the most restricted access per capita in New Hanover
County. The entire area is constrained by one full intersection at Market Street and one controlled
access from Futch Creek Road to US -17. THAT'S ALL WE HAVE. ONLY WAYS IN OR OUT. Traffic
on our main internal artery, Porters Neck Road, was never evaluated. Logan Homes never
considered interruptions to and from 35 private driveways and 6 neighborhood streets between the
traffic circle and Market Street. Logan Homes even proposed traffic change to Futch Creek to US -17
that will increase risk of injury and property damage.
• We reviewed 14 established and new Apartment Communities between Mayfaire and Pender
County: NOT ONE OF THESE HAS THE RETSTICTED ACCESS that compares with for the
apartments proposed in Porters Neck.
• HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY APPROVE ADDING UNPRECIDENTED and UNJUSTIFIED
DENSE DEVELOPMENT IN PORTERS NECK?
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1) Apartments as part of The Oaks at Murray Farm are detrimental and unfit for this area.
(2) The Traffic Impact Analysis was incomplete and describes what's missing.
(3) The Proposed new Futch Creek Rd access to US -17 may risk life itself.
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I am a resident of New Hanover County and reside in the Porter's Neck Plantation area. I am strongly opposed to the request by
Logan Developers, Inc, to rezone the property mentioned in Z19 -14 for the following reasons:
1. Traffic congestion - the public roads in this community are all small 2 -lane roads. With the Brookstone development project
ongoing and the local public school adjacent to Brookstone, I am very concerned that the eventual traffic will be very dense and
overwhelm the capacity of our roads.
2. Utilities - has there been a thorough study done to ensure that the utilities (water, sewage, electricity, etc) serving the area are
sufficient to handle to new demand?
3. Storm Drainage - Porter's Neck has experienced significant flooding to some areas of the community following recent storms.
I am concerned that the additional development may further overload this area's capacity to effectively handle storm water
buildup.
4. Will local law enforcement, fire and EMS services have the staff and resources to effectively serve our Porter's Neck area?
5. Will the local schools have the capacity to effectively handle the increased student population?
Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the Rezoning Request Z19 -14. Irving Keeler.
Smith, Gideon
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Please listen to the residents of Porters neck area. Listen to the voters and residents who value what little bit of space is left.
Traffic is already horrible. I live off Porters neck road and have to turn left to leave my neighborhood to get to work etc... it's a
scary situation every time I pull out. There is always , always , anytime of day, so much traffic it's dangerous when just pulling
out And storm run off will be affected possibly leaving so many people stranded due to flooding when a large storm or hurricane
happens. We value nature and a small amount of "small town" feel. I moved here from cincinnati to an existing neighborhood to
enjoy a more peaceful way of life. 300+ homes bringing in 1000s of people and their friends and family to visit will not be a
positive affect for anyone.
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There is already overcrowding on all routes out to Market Street.
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The traffic congestion on the two lane road known as Porters Neck Road is already a problem during morning and evening
hours. The substantial increase in residents in this confined area will make it near impossible to get to Market Street and
beyond. Please do not approve this project.
Smith, Gideon
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The infrastructure in Wilmington is at least 20 years behind schedule. An attempt by a developer to change zoning to a greater
density will only further stress the existing infrastructure. Given the economic crisis our community is currently enduring, the
State and County will not have the funds to make any improvements. This project will only benefit the developer. We the
community adjacent to this project will only receive the consequences of high density housing. I respectfully ask that you
consider the impacts of the requested zoning in the house next to yours, because this proposal is trying to do this to me and my
neighbors.
Smith, Gideon
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As a resident of Bella Sera, I can see first hand that the proposal from Logan homes is not suitable for this area. There are too
many people proposed for such a small area. This will be a disaster. Please reject their plan, because their proposal does not
represent smart growth and development.
Smith, Gideon
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This should NOT be re zoned, The project is way too dense for the area!
Traffic is s00000 bad now! Quality of life here will go down!!!!
Please do not allow these apartments to be built! It should only be single family homes or 1 level patio homes.
Do not allow these developers push a project like this without ever listening to the concerns brought up at prior meetings!! The
greed is out of bounds for sure!!!
Thankyou
Smith, Gideon
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I thoroughly enjoy living in Bella Sera, but I am not looking forward to living here if this proposal is approved, because there is
not adequate infrastructure in this area to support the Logan homes' project.
Smith, Gideon
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PLEASE don't change the zoning from R -15 or R -20! I live in Laurel Lea off Edgewater Club Drive. Real Estate sales are
boosting the economy in our area this year. We don't need any more apartments in this area - the traffic will be increased greatly
even with single family homes. There is another development on Porters Neck Rd where Waterstone is expanding and so
Logan's development will add greatly to the traffic and schools. We need more homes to sell since there is a shortage and
demand has increased. Even more important is that we need more one level retiree homes because of demand. So even if they
are attached like Bella Sera, we real estate agents can sell as many as we can get. There are thousands of apartments on
North Market Street already. The Porters Neck and Eagle Point homes and golf courses area should not be devalued by
apartments. PLEASE listen to the overwhelming voice of the residents in our area. THANK YOU!
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Please do not approve rezoning for this development. The proposed number of units is unreasonable for the acreage and
undoubtedly will lead to traffic and storm water problems and will worsen the overcrowding of schools in this area. I have no
confidence that this development will bring truly "affordable housing" to the area. This is an out -of -town developer who cares
nothing for the quality of life in New Hanover County. I hope you will support only smart sustainable development that benefits
your constituents and will vote against this zoning change. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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This will put unnecessary strain on our drainage, schools as well as increasing the amount of traffic in the area to unbearable
and dangerous levels.
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The increased density of the proposed project will negatively impact traffic, storm water /drainage, the environment and public
safety while straining already burdened school and CFPUA resources. Since the initial application for this project was submitted,
additional projects have begun in the Porter's Neck area that were not taken into consideration previously, including the final
phases of the Waterstone development, the Davis Community expansion, and the townhomes near Plantation Landing. Given
these community concerns and the lack of comprehensive analyses on the cumulative effect of this development with the other
approved projects, the rezoning request should be denied.
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We opposed this project 9 months ago and still do. When coupled with the already announced delays on the hampstead bypass
and the other on going issues associated with changes we are facing it will not benefit the community at all. Our porters neck
school is already at capacity for next year, and this community will only add to an already alarming problem of overcrowding at
the schools, and this extends well beyond elementary to the upper high schools.
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We have opposed this for the past 9 months and do so even more as time has gone on. The traffic and over building has gotten
ridiculous around this town and this project as it is proposed is only going to make matters worse. The traffic at the intersection
of HWY 17 and Futch Creek has accidents all the time. My husband was involved in a near fatal multi -car accident in August
and several weeks later there was a fatal accident in the exact spot. Logan saying they are going to increase lanes will not solve
this problem. I am also opposed to apartments being build in an area that is all family homes. This area does not need
transitional housing and the multiple cars and connection this will bring.
Smith, Gideon
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I have opposed this project from the beginning and continue to do so. It is almost worse now with the delay of the bypass and
the new Elementary School brining in more traffic as well as not needing a ton of new homes that will add to overcrowding the
school capacity. This community will do nothing but hurt the area. I urge you do to more research besides several days studying
traffic because there are also a lot of accidents that happen regularly at the Futch Creek and Hwy 17 intersection.
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This area is not able to handle the impact of multi - family apartments. It can barely handle the impact of single family houses.
The high incidents of accidents in this area shows that the traffic is already at an overwhelmed capacity.
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(1) Apartments as part of The Oaks at Murray Farm are detrimental and unfit for this area.
(2) The Traffic Impact Analysis was incomplete and describes what's missing.
(3) The Proposed new Futch Creek Rd access to US -17 may risk life itself.
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The roads in this area are already overwhelmed with traffic. This land would be better off used for a public park or school
Smith, Gideon
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Dear Commissioners,
Please reject Rezoning Request Z19 -14. This proposal would have adverse and irreversible consequences for the
Kirkland /Porters Neck community. This short - sighted effort is unsafe, ill- advised and neglects consideration for the quality of life
in these long- established neighborhoods.
Our community is amazing - it is a strong, flourishing environment where families moved with the understanding that the
R15/R20 zoning would preserve a myriad of essential characteristics that we are financially and emotionally invested in.
Unfortunately, this arbitrary rezoning request places the sanctity of our community at risk merely for the financial gains of the
developer. Sensible development is not the question - it's the patchwork zoning that is being inconsistently created and
randomly changed throughout New Hanover County at any given moment, much of which appears to be based solely upon the
random requests of opportunistic developers at the expense of the communities. This is a county -wide problem and is the crux
of the contention with Z19 -14. Every argument provided to support this particular rezoning effort is weak at best.
The property in question is valuable and marketable under its current zoning and could readily be developed as such with all
parties involved leaving the table with a handsome profit. If this had been done, we would not be here today. Instead, those
pushing this development are making excuses for why the sale needs to be accompanied by significant rezoning — a request
that threatens to destroy the very foundation upon which this community was built. Their stake is one only of financial gain. It will
be our community that is left to pick up the pieces.
Having owned a farm in the past, my heart goes out to anyone who has to give up such a treasure. However, I fail to see how
the existing, long -term R15/R20 development that surrounds the farmland has caused the inability of these families to continue
farming. The only plausible theory is the fact that existing traffic congestion may make it difficult for the three households to
easily access their farm from either Winery Way or Old Market Street. Please note that these are the SAME and ONLY options
that the planned development will have available for an additional 324 households.
This also relates to the contentious "traffic studies" conducted by the developers. Their results indicate that there will be a
negligible increase in the already significant congestion on both Porters Neck Road and Market Street. If that's the case, it
leaves one to wonder why the planning board focused solely on the convenience and safety of apartment dwellers getting in and
out of parking spaces in their own parking lot. If this entire development 'only causes an increase of 2 seconds' for everyone in
the Porters Neck community, surely there aren't enough Murray Oaks drivers at any given time to cause concern about parking
within the apartment complex. If there really is no impact on others, it would be inconsequential. Yet, this parking lot issue
consumed the planning board's full attention as it remained indifferent to the numerous concerns expressed by other community
members.
But, we are painfully aware that traffic is an issue and will continue to be for years to come, especially with the indeterminate
delay of the Hampstead bypass. With only two vehicular access options, our community's emergency evacuation routes are
limited. This is important in consideration of accidents and severe weather events, but also being located near the Brunswick
Nuclear Power Plant means we must be prepared for potential large -scale evacuations with minimal options. Planning must be
thorough and thoughtful with deep consideration for the safety of all of our residents.
Stormwater runoff is another major concern. Development has already drastically changed Tibbys Branch. Recent storms
caused flooding that our 30 +- year -old neighborhood has never before experienced. Dozens of trees along the branch died due
to prolonged submersion. This is significant because diameters indicate some of these trees had flourished here for well over
150 years.
Another point raised by the planning board is that Wilmington needs more affordable housing. This is 100% true. However, with
apartment rents projected to be equivalent to many mortgages, nothing about this development qualifies as affordable housing.
Even the developer refers to the units as "luxury apartments." If the developer wishes to create affordable housing, many
opportunities exist throughout the county, and I would hope they choose to pursue those. With this particular plan, it's not
affordable housing, but maximum financial gain that seems to be the goal.
Sensible planning for growth is what we need. This development does nothing to bolster the extraordinary nature of our
community. Please allow the current zoning designation of R1 5/R20 to stand.
Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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Too many negatives, overbuilt, waste run off, overcrowded schools, planned on antiquated flood zone maps. Even an extra lane
from Futch Creek to 17 would now create a more dangerous scenario for cars side by side pulling onto 17 and trying to cram
over into the single lane for the u turn. Just doesn't make sense. No problem with the building of single family homes and even
townhomes. Rezoning only compounds the current issues we have. Please vote no
Smith, Gideon
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I adamantly oppose The Oaks at Murray Farm developement especially the apartments. The traffic problems that it will create
on an already busy two lane road with a roundabout and a nearby school will be great. The only ones to profit from this
development will be the developer and the sellers at the detriment of homeowners. Please consider the negative impact this will
have on our community and vote no on this project.
Smith, Gideon
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Along Edgewater Club Drive there is a new elementary school and a huge development of homes all of which will feed into the
traffic circle at the intersection with Porters Neck Road. Moreover, there are planned additions to the Davis Community and
Plantation Village along Porters Neck Road which will also feed into the traffic circle along with any spillover from the proposed
development. This will create a nightmare of congestion at the circle and at the intersection with Market Street. The road
infrastructure will be overwhelmed by these developments.
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There is already too much congestion in this area. I'm also concerned about flooding and water issues. After every storm my
backyard has drainage issues and this project is in my backyard. I feel it will make the issue worse.
Smith, Gideon
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Resiling becomes flooded when it rains for a few days. It highly impacts the areas around here. Building more homes and more
building around here will really impact it even more. Consider the fact that they are also building homes right next door in
assisting living. The traffic on resiling and the roundabout is very very heavy and this is not including the new developments.
Please do the right thing as humans. Let's be responsible in the choices we make.
Smith, Gideon
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Multiple developments in the area without a coordinate, sum of the parts analysis on storm water, traffic, etc. Deeply disturbed
by the Local "let it all roll" attitude by the planning commission. No regard for abiding by law or guidance - to be aligned with
style of surrounding neighborhood. The leveraging of the value of the the surrounding neighborhood by this developer is
unacceptable. We decline and object to this.
Smith, Gideon
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My concern is for the high density of housing proposed. The schools are over crowded and currently my middle schooler does
not often get home until after 5pm, or is over an hour late for school because of bussing and student ratio issues. Even with the
new redistricting this will still be an issue as the number of students has not changed. Last year she missed over 10 hours of the
school day and 13 hours of after school activity. Our schools were just built and still cannot keep up with the population increase
even in that short time.
Secondly, our cut through streets such as reisling and winery way have become increasingly dangerous. Speed limits are not
enforced and children are playing as there are not any side walks. The development will bring more traffic to those streets.
Logan homes should build us sidewalks for the safety of the children with the increased traffic.
My final concern is for the traffic and impervious land. As a researcher myself, the data presented at the town meetings was
poorly communicated and skewed. The traffic studies were not done when school was in session, when traffic is the worst. Our
homes on Reisling were badly flooded with Florence by the retention pond and we know the area cannot handle another large
hurricane already.
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We opposed this 9 months ago, and since it's worked through the system we've only come to oppose it more vehemently. We
recognize that the area will be developed but we are not in favor of densely populated apartments being part of the plan.
Smith, Gideon
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The Planning Board is aware of our community's opposition to this project, and nothing has changed over the last 9 months to
alleviate our concerns. Traffic, child safety, school crowding, and flooding are as much a concern now as it always has been.
Smith, Gideon
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Please listen to the community on this one. I am pro development, pro business, pro economic growth but this specific part of
our town is so built up and congested it's reached its max. If you allow anymore development I think you will regret it. This area
... the traffic, schools, can not sustain anymore!
Smith, Gideon
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Access points are too limited; stormwater management plan is inadequate. Traffic circle at access point is already overburdened
during school year. Clear cutting at Waterstone has severely damaged area's ability to withstand heavy rain/ hurricane flooding.
Smith, Gideon
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I adamantly oppose this project. The Porters Neck area simply cannot handle the increased traffic that this high density
development will bring to the peninsula and our new school is already at maximum capacity. I am not opposed to development,
but this is just not smart growth!
Smith, Gideon
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13 yr resident in The Preserve at Vineyard Plantation I am very concerned with the total number of units causing excessive
congestion on an already crowded roadways. The safety of children and families will be in jeopardy with significant traffic cutting
through the Preserve, which we are dealing with at already high levels now. Keep this properties original zoning in place and it
will be better for all surrounding neighborhood families.
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Please look at all the development in this area. On an individual level, these projects may not seem bad, but when you put the
whole picture together, there's a lot, with no plans or money to improve road, utility, or stormwater infrastructure. Local
neighborhoods already have traffic issues (speed, vandalism), flooding, even during minor storm events, and restricted roadway
access. In addition, with schools already being crowded, I'm curious to the county's plan to mitigate additional student
population, given the other family housing construction that's going on.
Porters Neck Road is dangerous. No sidewalks, no safe way for kids to walk to their new school, and now you are talking about
adding hundreds of cars. Please look at the big picture here. Is this what we want for our area? High density development?
Thank you for reading this.
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I have opposed from the start due to overwhelming traffic concerns and school overcrowding. This community will negatively
impact Porter's Neck.
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Let's be honest. The only one who benefits this proposal is a greedy developer. Not correct, not future residents would not
appreciate crowded and dangerous roads this developer is planning to overflow with his humangous development on a small
piece of property, bot the nature; it is very obvious, he might create flood issue in already fragile ecosystem which already floods
during storms ind hurricanes. Plus, porters neck is residential, why not keep it this way and preserve the beauty of it. Just
because you can do something, it is not the best for the community. Developments need to be smart ... and the Oaks, anything
but smart. Please dont reward agreed developer.
Smith, Gideon
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I strongly oppose the rezoning. This area simply can not handle more storm water run off and traffic.
To rezone this land which is nestled in the middle of established neighborhoods would be cruel and selfish. New Hanover
County is better than this.
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My home boarders this proposed development. I think I speak for most of the community when we say that we don't mind
development of single family homes on that property. What we do mind is the population density the apartments will bring. The
homes in Vineyard Plantation are 460K+ and I'm being told that I'm going to have a apartment complex in my back yard. Our
property values will decrease and we will never recover. We already have drainage and traffic issues. How can I believe this
developer will fix that? It's only going to get worse.
We voted all of you into office to protect us. Here's your chance.
Smith, Gideon
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I strongly oppose this project. I'm very concerned this project will increase traffic speed in front of my house. I have young
children and fear for their safety. The high density aspect will have negative impacts on our schools which are already over
capacity. The circle and Porters Neck Road are already at maximum capacity. Please do not allow apartments. Thank you.
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I oppose this project
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We opposed this proposal last year, and in the nine months since it has worked its way through the process, we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools.
Smith, Gideon
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This area has reached it's capacity for residents. Roads are already heavily traveled and Porters Neck Road cannot adequately
handle this planned increase, not to mention the impact on schools and the environment.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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I appose changing the zoning for this land. The increased traffic on Porters Neck Rd and neighborhoods around the area will be
too great. Having high density housing decreases the amount of rainwater that would be absorbed by that land. This will cause
runoff into other communities around the land. Wilmington has many new apartment communities and more opening everyday. I
was born in Wilmington and hate to see it lose it's hometown feel by cramming high density housing in every free piece of land.
A sensible plan that uses the existing zoning would make everyone happy.
Smith, Gideon
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For the same reason we opposed
It 9 months ago. We do not have the roads and appropriate infrastructure. Also very concerned about the displacement of water
and potential of increased area flooding. The traffic is already a challenge. T0000000 much!!!
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Elizabeth Sites
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I am submitting my objection regarding the Logan Homes Project. This project will lead to increased storm water downstream,
trees and wildlife will be wiped out and the overall density in our area will increase dramatically with a reduction in our quality of
life. In addition, the increase in traffic and apartments to our neighborhoods is unacceptable. Our schools are already over
populated and the current plan of rezoning students all over the county instead of building new schools is absolutely ridiculous.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jackie McDonough
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Do not want this project to go through!!!
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Robert Lee
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Opposed.
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Joyce Price
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The access to Market St. and 140 is by one lane. There are only 2 accesses to Market St., Futch Creek Rd. and Porters Neck
Rd., which is now backed up in the morning due to all of the elementary school traffic. This high density plan is also not sensitive
to the environment that most of us respect.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:04 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Deanna Hudson
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it even more. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and coastal
water quality, and negatively impact our schools. We are in greatest opposition of the addition of the apartments being added to
the development. The Porters Neck area can not handle the additional burden this type of structure would give.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Kent Halac
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I have sent several emails to each of the Commissioners on this topic. This was terrible before Covid -19. It is even worse now.
Why have a vote if you never say NO to something that the planning board has approved. Use your elected power for good, and
send a message to Logan Homes and all other greedy developers. New Hanover County cares about its people. Original zoning
matters. I built my house based upon the current zoning. They should too.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Kristina fanning
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Very concerned about the traffic and safety issues that adding multi family apartments would bring to both porters neck road and
Futch creek road.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Nicola Keeler
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The Brookstone project is already impacting area. Concerned for increased traffic, strain on utilities, drainage, law enforcement,
EMS, Fire, School capacity and already overloaded local medical services. Do not support continued re- zoning of areas not
intended for this use. Small country roads not intended for recent large increase in traffic.
Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:06 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Ashley Hales
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We have apposed this project from the beginning and oppose it even more now. This development, as proposed, will prove dire
to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:07 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Gelana Shuttleworth
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Due to family circumstances I need to live here. The city has seemingly lost any common sense when it comes to smart
planning. The infrastructure, the schools are not capable of handling more families.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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The traffic situation between Scott's Hill and Gordon road is already out of control, and this development would make the
problem worse. Further more the intersection at Porter's Neck Rd can barely handle the traffic flow now. This development
would increase that flow and surely be a problem.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:13 AM
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Yuhong Cai
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools
Smith, Gideon
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools. This plan represents GREED at the highest level and shows no
consideration for the residents of Porters Neck.
Smith, Gideon
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Too much development already in area. Flooding is a increasingly severe problem
Smith, Gideon
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Our family opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have
come to oppose the development more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure,
public safety, storm and coastal water quality, and most importantly, negatively impact our schools.'
Smith, Gideon
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The traffic in this area is already terrible, especially when there is any kind of interruption(construction, wreck).
Smith, Gideon
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This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and coastal water quality, and
negatively impact our schools.'
Smith, Gideon
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Katherine Knight
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I am concerned with addition to traffic problems that have yet to be addressed. I am concerned with the inability of residents to
be able evacuate in a timely and safe manner in emergency circumstances. I am concerned with the inability of personal
vehicles ability to yield and get out of the way of emergency vehicles as the roads are narrow as are the shoulders of the roads.
I am concerned with the lack of concern for natural habitat and land conservation and the it's negative impact on erosion and
effective water control to safely control
Flooding.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jennifer Waldrop
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There are already problems with flooding, traffic, and school overcrowding in this area. No more high density development
please.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Porters Neck Road, a two lane road, is already congested and this development would exacerbate the issue. There is no access
to Market Street and thus bottlenecks will be created for entry and exit to and from the area.
This area is all single family residential and should not have apartments in its midst.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:23 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jason Fralin
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I'm a born and raised Wilmingtonian and I've seen the development of this town explode in the late 90's through today. While it
has been great for the local economy and, of course, the tax revenue we desperately need (eye roll), enough is enough.
High density development is exactly what makes Wilmington NOT desirable. All the charm this place had is being paved over to
make way for apartment high rises and car washes. It's disgraceful and all in the name of money. Traffic is absolutely ridiculous
and you might as well forget about boating on a weekend around Wrightsville Beach.
Can we, just once, say no and let some green spaces stay green for posterity's sake?
I know money talks, so maybe we can somehow ask the constituency If they'd like to help funding these green spaces. Then
again, you'd have to let go of that tax revenue. Your call...
I'd love to hear directly from those making the decision. Feel free to call me at 910 - 297 -6789.
Thanks
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Christine Burke
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I do not support this project. They are putting to many dwellings on to small of.a space. We will have flooding and traffic
problems and ruin our own property values. The schools can not support more students and the busses already right now are
short drivers.
Smith, Gideon
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Traffic conditions
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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I strongly oppose this project for a number of reasons. First and foremost, we already have way too much traffic in this area,
making the roads unsafe for our children, walkers, bikers, etc. With only 2 entrances /exits to get onto HWY17 /Market St., the
number of accidents will only increase. We've already had a fatality and child hit by a car. My neighbors and I daily yell at cars
flying through the neighborhood. We can not add to this nonsense. Also, if this proposal is passed, our already overcrowded
schools will become even more so. Water runoff and drainage will become even more of an issue. It's already a big problem
when storms come through. We strongly urge you to deny this proposed development. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Name
Gregory Delaney
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I oppose this development due to volume. The amount of traffic is horrible now, especially with lack of speed control and sheriffs
presence. Our neighborhood now is used as a cut through with each house averaging two young kids and narrow streets. It's
tragic accident waiting to happen. We have already had fatal accidents in the area. Another issue is the overcrowding of our
schools not planned for the volume. Right now is the time act on your end to keep from having to put trailers or other terrible
solutions to overcrowding. This drives people away from an area due to lowering school ratings. Houses on the water will
always be attractive to people, but this area has limited water access for boating, beach access, or just even looking at it. So
taking away a great school, and no infrastructure for traffic, such sidewalks on narrow streets, will drive people away. Another
big problem in the area is Flooding. Every neighborhood in the area has to deal with flooding around here. Just look at the
development across portersneck rd. They cleared all the trees and put a retention pond right agains the existing people's homes
building the dirt up away from them. That is just wrong to the existing residents who have lived here for years, opening up them
to flooding putting them down hill of the new potential homes. Even on a light rain they having to have pumps run to empty the
hole they dug. This is even downhill of the proposed development at Murray Farm adding more water. On any given rain even I
bet there will be water across portersneck rd. Either way the developer with the interjection of apartments in the area will make
more imperviousness surface directing it away from them into neighboring homes causing even more flooding. It's just theyway
they do it as seen in the development across street. All homes and roads will be flooding issues. Again driving people away.
There are way more cons then pro for allowing high density or volume in this area. It would be very disappointing to see the
board approve another proposal that harms the area residents that they are there to protect from overdevelopment. The
developer is not resident in Portersneck area, and has been very vocal about the need for high volume to turn a acceptable
profit on their planned development. They have no interest in this communities improvement, schools, kids free from dangers of
road hazards, or other issues on Portersneck. They only care on their acceptable profit margin. This easy seen from past
meetings. Also in the last meeting the board had a ncdot official state they might look a road improvements, but no definite plans
or money to do them. Well now the state doesn't even have the money to do Hampstead by pass, or other projects due to
extreme revenue shortfalls. It would be irresponsible to approve a development with assumed road Improvements with no
funding not only for this project, but large existing projects.
Smith, Gideon
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I have lived in Wilmington all my life and hate to see over development without our proper planning. This is rampant in
Wilmington. Our elected officials need to do better. This is already one of the worse traffic locations.
Smith, Gideon
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This project is a horrible idea. Our streets are already overcrowded with traffic. My neighborhood friends and I already have a
difficult time running, playing, riding bikes, etc. in the neighborhood because of the amount of cars driving through, often
exceeding the speed limit. We should be able to play and feel safe in our neighborhood. Please put an end to this proposal by
denying it. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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Please consider how much traffic is already on PN road. This is not a good project for the community.
Smith, Gideon
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently.
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I think this project is a very bad idea. Cars constantly fly through my neighborhood already making it hard for my friends and I to
safely play, ride bikes, etc. We can not tolerate any more traffic or there will be a lot of accidents and hurt people and animals.
Please deny this proposal request. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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I oppose this for the following reasons:
1. Our neighborhood got extreme flooding during the last hurricane. Now there is a new retention pond on Porters Neck Rd
close to us and if this development goes through, more flooding will occur. It was really bad last year without any of this new
development.
2. Traffic- we can barely get out of our neighborhood on to Porters Neck at certain times of the day. All this new development
will overwhelm the traffic situation.
3. Destruction of trees, wildlife will be a shame and cause more flood waters to occur. Please help us.
Smith, Gideon
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools. Porter's Neck Road is already dangerous with the amount of traffic
coming through daily. Children are not safe getting on and off school buses due to the influx of traffic and inadequate roads.
Last year a child was hit by a car getting on the bus on Porter's Neck Road. The roundabout on Porter's Neck Road is extremely
dangerous as cars fail to yield every day. I have been almost hit too many time to count. Adding more vehicles to this already
congested traffic is not only negligent but could be fatal. Please consider the impact and the residents already living here.
Smith, Gideon
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I do not think a project of the magnitude of the Logan project is a wise decision on the part of the board. The traffic impact on the
limited roads here in Porters Neck would be disastrous. The traffic on Porters Neck road is already past its limit. The Board
needs to consider quality of life in the Wilmington area. Approving further projects that include apartment complexes is just
insane. This area cannot support more cars on the road! Do something about the infrastructure first before approving all these
apartment projects that will destroy the ambiance and attractiveness of living in the Wilmington area.
Smith, Gideon
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This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and coastal water quality, and
negatively impact our schools.
Of more concern is the disregard to current zoning. This application includes multi Story apartments with increased occupancy
and more traffic in one family zone and residential local roads. All recent construction of similar size apartment complexes are
located adjacent to a main road, Market St and Military Cutoff Rd and do not involve driving through residential neighborhoods.
Approving this would application would be a total disregard for proper planning growth in accordance with what a Master Plan
should provide.
Smith, Gideon
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I believe that such a dense development will bring unattended consequences such as traffic /safety but more importantly affects
to downstream waters. We chose to live in this County due to its natural environment and it seems irresponsible for the County
to approve a subdivision this dense and jeopardize downstream water quality. I feel that if this happens and continues to happen
the very resource that attracts citizens to this region will continue to decline and individuals will seek other areas in better shape.
The downstream waters are already impacted as evidence by there water quality classification, why should the County gamble
on storm water devices that are designed for a 500 years storm when we have several of these tropical systems over the past
five years. Be smart and respect the natural environment it all works together and approve development but just not to this
density.
Smith, Gideon
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ALREADY SO MUCH TRAFFIC COMING OUT OF A SMALL AREA, WE ALREADY HAVE BAD WATER, HOME VALUE WILL
DECREASE THOUGH WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO BUY OUR HOMES AND LIVE HERE
Smith, Gideon
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I will vote against anyone who green lights this project in the next election.
Smith, Gideon
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I oppose this development. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools.
Smith, Gideon
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This development proposal is not sensible growth /density in our community. Traffic issues are already grave problem in the
immediate area. Our local schools are already suffering from overcrowding issues and are not prepared to handle additional
students. There are a multitude of development projects in the immediate surrounding area and the Board of Commissioners
doesn't seem to be considering the full impact of what the total number of new homes, residents and cars will do to our
community, schools and roads.
Smith, Gideon
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This project will create too much traffic for the Porter's Neck road capacity.
Drainage will be a problem after this project is complete and surrounding areas will be flooded.
The school Blair is over capacity and the 300 new unit will create more problems.
Smith, Gideon
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Both the local schools and local roads can not support the influx of new residents.
Portersneck Rd. Traffic circle is already a traffic nightmare.
I'm hearing thru good sources that flooding in the area would be more prevalent and problematic.
Smith, Gideon
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I strongly oppose the density of this proposed development based on predictable impacts on flooding, runoff to endangered
streams, school overcrowding and horrific impacts on traffic. Traffic on Porters Neck Road and connecting roads is significantly
worst than ten years ago. We heard Commissioner Woody White state several years ago unequivocally that the developments
along Market Street near this proposed development could be handled by the existing roads and infrastructure. Baloney! Just
drive it today morning, noon or night to see just how wrong those DOT impacts were. Additionally the new development adjacent
to the traffic circle on Porters Neck Road (where a SW retention pond is immediately adjacent to the roadway) will inevitably
lead to flooding during a major storm. Enough please.
I have worked on storm water management at Porters Neck Plantation to overcome inadequate design and maintenance for 10
years. We have made some progress with NHC and State. Don't obviate those efforts with this poorly designed project.
Smith, Gideon
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This will cause clear and dangerous issues with traffic, in an area that has already had children hit and a commuter die in the
past year. It is also hard to imagine that an area that flooded heavily during Florence, would not be at danger for worse flooding
with this construction. Re- zoning to a higher density just makes no sense. Leave as currently zoned.
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This is a high traffic area with limited Ingress and egress points , the traffic would cause bottleneck traffic at the round about on
porters neck road which is struggling to handle the current traffic volume already. Increased traffic in a residential neighborhood
that is home to many young children is dangerous since there are no sidewalks. There is already a new development on edge
water club road that will also increase traffic on porters neck road. In addition the elementary school will be over burdened with
students and here we are again with not enough classrooms for students. This proposed high density development will cause
undue infrastructure and safety concerns for the current residents in this area.
Smith, Gideon
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My family's concerns are as follows: Packing more homes into this small area changes the feeling of the neighborhoods around
it. Overcrowding of schools and roads, loss of nature which drew people to these neighborhoods, abolished privacy with
decrease home values. Added noise, and simply volume of people in such a small area impacts lifestyle and movement. It
seems unfair to put down roots in a place you assume will be at least somewhat private and spacious, then have new homes
suddenly your view instead of beautiful trees. Any wildlife that has resettled from previous development will again be displaced.
Tibbys in particular will have a most unfortunate and significant shift in the uniquely mature and private neighborhood valued by
many who have made their lives here 20 +years. Thank you for giving serious thought into the concerns of all neighborhoods
directly impacted by the proposed development.
Smith, Gideon
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I have a posed this project from the start. Nothing that has happened in the last nine months to change the proposal is
acceptable. This development will greatly harm our roadways our water issue and our schools. I am vehemently against it and
I'm asking the commission to vote no and end this proposal.
Smith, Gideon
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The traffic situation in the Porters Neck area I would think would in it self justify opposition to this project. Porters Neck Road is
only a two lane road and traffic congestion is fast becoming an all day event. If this project is allowed to go ahead along with the
proposed Davis Community expansion the traffic situation will obviously get considerably worse, and inevitably more dangerous.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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We believe that this proposal is a horrible idea. Porter's neck road, and Futch Creek Road are already congested, and this many
more cars would not only cause delays for work and school, but it would increase the risk of accidents like the boy being hit
recently waiting for the school bus. Not to mention the removing all of the trees and adding all that concrete will only cause more
flooding issues in that area.
Smith, Gideon
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William Bright
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The Vineyard Plantation neighborhood is filled with families with young children. Traffic is already a concern along Winery Way,
Chablis Way, and Reisling Ave. with people using the neighborhood as a 'cut through' between US 17 and Porters Neck Rd,
and many ignore the posted speed limit signs. There have been multiple near incidents. This development with 300 units will
provide even more additional direct connection to Winery Way, meaning additional vehicles utilizing neighborhood roads for
access to US 17, Futch Creek Rd., etc. I appreciate the developer revising the plans in an attempt to accommodate the adjacent
property owners and county officials, but simply based on the logical increase in traffic and associated safety issues in the
Vineyard Plantation community, this is not a development that can be supported.
Smith, Gideon
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Dana Thompson
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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This area cannot support this project . The water run off is already an issue for us when it rains and destroying more land and
trees will only make this worse. The new Blair Elementary School is already at its capacity and ride times on the buses for these
children coupled with the existing traffic is extensive. The traffic study that was done is inaccurate because it was not done
during the time school was letting out, it was only done with morning and evening work traffic. The additions to Davis Nursing
home and the new neighborhood being built near the Fire Dept. only adds to the increasing number of traffic on Portersneck
which is a 2 lane road. Recently the land that was sold in the curve on Futch Creek near market . Whether that is for commercial
business or another housing development it also adds an exorbitant amount of traffic on Futch Creek which is also a 2 lane road
. The intersection of Futch Creek and 17 continues to be a site for many accidents including several recent deaths . The traffic
study done on this interchange assumed that the majority of traffic would turn right and head to Hampstead , but personal
experience and facts show that the majority of cars will cross 2 lanes to make the u -turn to head back in to Wilmington. Their
projection was that the Hampstead Bypass that was due to be completed in 2023 would alleviate the amount of traffic , but that
has now been put on hold indefinitely due to state funding .
It is our view that growth in Wilmington and the Portersneck area is a good thing but high density growth is happening to fast to
keep up with infrastructure improvements in the area. The hold on the Hampstead Bypass due to state funding is a prime
example. Growth should continue but not at such high density.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Kevin Thompson
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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This area cannot support this project . The water run off is already an issue for us when it rains and destroying more land and
trees will only make this worse. The new Blair Elementary School is already at its capacity and ride times on the buses for these
children coupled with the existing traffic is extensive. The traffic study that was done is inaccurate because it was not done
during the time school was letting out, it was only done with morning and evening work traffic. The additions to Davis Nursing
home and the new neighborhood being built near the Fire Dept. only adds to the increasing number of traffic on Portersneck
which is a 2 lane road and this added traffic was also not included in their study . Recently the land that was sold in the curve on
Futch Creek near Market St. , whether that is for commercial business or another housing development also adds an exorbitant
amount of traffic on Futch Creek which is also a 2 lane road . The intersection of Futch Creek and 17 continues to be a site for
many accidents including several recent deaths . The traffic study done on this interchange assumed that the majority of traffic
would turn right and head to Hampstead , but personal experience and facts show that the majority of cars will cross 2 lanes to
make the u -turn to head back in to Wilmington. Their projection was that the Hampstead Bypass that was due to be completed
in 2023 would alleviate the amount of traffic , but that has now been put on hold indefinitely due to state funding .
It is our view that growth in Wilmington and the Portersneck area is a good thing but high density growth is happening to fast to
keep up with infrastructure improvements in the area. The hold on the Hampstead Bypass due to state funding is a prime
example. Growth should continue but not at such high density.
Smith, Gideon
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Patricia Wadford
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Too much building in too small an area!
Smith, Gideon
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Monica McCaskill
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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We opposed this proposal last year and in the nine months since it has worked its' way through the process we have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will prove dire to our traffic infrastructure, public safety, storm and
coastal water quality, and negatively impact our schools with overcrowding.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 10:49 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Richard Wadford
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Overcrowded neighborhood and roads can't support all this additional traffic.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 10:53 AM
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D Ellen Gallo
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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It's horrifying that Logan is willing to further challenge the local school district by overbuilding and adding apartments to the
project in Porters Neck. Additionally, the fragile eco- system would be even more at risk because of the density of the proposed
project. AND, traffic ? ? ?? Filtering heavy traffic onto Futch Creek Rd to make a U -Turn onto busy Route 17 is a dangerous
proposition. The response from Logan is that they are fulfilling a need for apartments in our area for blue collar workers. NO,
there are s0000 many apartments being built and more and more are planned for Wilmington. It's based on greed. Blue collar
workers will not be able to afford these apartments.
ENOUGH! DO THE RIGHT THING!!!
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 – The Oaks at Murray Farm – 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Sarah Shay
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Z19 -14 – The Oaks at Murray Farm – 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I do NOT support this project. This area can not handle the addition of this new project. The traffic alone, on an already
dangerous road, would be unimaginable. Not every single piece of land needs to be developed! Logan Homes has a terrible
record of mismanaged projects and not having the public's best interest in mind. As the planning board, that's who's interest you
SHOULD have in mind —the citizens of New Hanover County.
Smith, Gideon
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Allison Parker
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Don't think we need it in this area single family home maybe but no more apartments
Smith, Gideon
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JOSHUA DILLS
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Traffic, schools, and storm -water are already issues that we deal with. Allowing this rezoning for this development would
increase our aforementioned burdens.
Smith, Gideon
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Peter Sanza
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I opposed this proposal last year and, in the nine months since it has worked its way through the process, I have come to
oppose it more vehemently. This development, as proposed, will have dire consequences for our traffic infrastructure, public
safety, storm and coastal water quality, and will negatively impact our schools and overcrowd our community. The developer
has consistently glossed over valid and real concerns raised by the surrounding communities and has failed to provide
compelling evidence that our best interests will be protected. This developer has consistently used delay tactics to stall, and
draw out the process and to wear down the resolve of the surrounding communities. I am not, however, worn down and I
continue to vigorously oppose this plan. I ask the commissioners to do the right thing and do not impose this ill- conceived plan
on a community already tired of the delays and potentially reluctant to come out of the voluntary quarantine from COVID -19 in
person. Hear the many voices who oppose this project. Put this issue to bed, right now, once and for all. NO MORE DELAYS.
Smith, Gideon
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Brittany Long
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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The apartment complexes proposed will back up directly to my fence line. My family chose our home on a corner lot with a dead
in road so that my small children ages 3 weeks, 3 and 5 could have a nice quiet area to play in with a country/ tree view behind
our home. This project is going to take all of that away. We will now have to look at apartment buildings, parking lots and glaring
lights at night from our back yard. Our quiet dead end road (Rosemary Ln) will now have a gate that is accessible by emergency
vehicles and possibly used as an entrance way for residents of the apartment complexes. Homes and duplexes with nice
landscaping, trees and small designated parking spots is reasonable as we welcome growth in our community. However, the
apartments will not only cause concern and inconvenience for my family, it will raise traffic concerns, school capacity (and with
COVID -19 this raises even more risks!).. In closing , please consider the impact on our families and the existing neighbors if you
allow this development.
Smith, Gideon
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Chris Hobson
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My name is Chris Hobson, and I am a proud resident of Porters Pointe on Porter's Neck Road. The residents of this community
have shown time and time again, through letters, emails and packed public hearings that we are in overwhelming opposition to
this project. Aside from the traffic nightmare this will undoubtedly cause, the NC Coastal Federation has given ample evidence
that building this set of properties will lead to enormous environmental repercussions.
Let me reiterate: this isn't just about the extra time it will take for each of us to get to work or school. It's the very real likelihood
of homes flooding and being destroyed unnecessarily due to storm water runoff as a direct result of this project. If you allow this
project to move forward, it's something that should weigh on each of your hearts every time a major storm is forecast in our
direction: the prospect of people losing their homes because of your decision.
The good news is, it's not too late. Each of you on this board have the opportunity to do the right thing. Ask yourselves who you
serve as a board member: a home builder looking to make a profit? Or the decent, tax - paying citizens who make the city of
Wilmington a wonderful place to call home?
I love my home. I love my neighborhood. But like the rest of Porter's Neck (and much of Wilmington), it's been difficult to watch
every tree get cut down, every remaining piece of land get turned into a parking lot, and every open space become an
apartment or car wash over the last decade often in the name of convenience and corporate profit. Where this situation
becomes far more serious however, is the tangible evidence of environmental damage that will be caused to people of this
community.
So I implore each of you: Please do the right thing.
Smith, Gideon
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Darlene Wilson
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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We live on the property closest to the apartments. Our concerns - impact to wetlands behind us, storm water, and the overload
this development is going to cause on the infrastructure, school system, and health care.
The NC DOT has had to postpone most (if not all) of the planned infrastructure that would alleviate traffic in this area due to
revenue losses from COVID -19. Everyone is aware that this virus is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. It would be
completely irresponsible to add developments to this end of the county which already has enormous traffic congestion.
Additionally New Hanover County is currently in the process of cutting funding to the school system. Increasing the population
beyond where we are now will create more financial problems. The county does not have the funding needed to cover its current
student population. This development will certainly bring residents who will have school aged children.
Please rethink this development carefully. This is not the time to expand beyond our means. Our families cannot and we expect
our government to be as responsible.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Alexander Fuchs
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Do not fully oppose the project. Would be reasonable if zoning were not changed and kept as R -15 - this is the compromise that
will bring harmony with the community.
Also request that the maximum number of trees remain standing.
Please keep promise of planning for 100 year storm and keep multiple paths for drainage of storm water.
Smith, Gideon
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Kelly Whitesell
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I oppose this project.
Smith, Gideon
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Sheila White
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The density change for this project is too much for this area! The roads, schools and drainage are already facing usage
challenges. This change really is not necessary. The area should continue to be single family homes, in keeping with the
surrounding neighborhoods. Please help us!
Smith, Gideon
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Bonnie Sanchez
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The number of units proposed will create too much traffic down Old Market to 17 at an already deadly intersection.
Smith, Gideon
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Richard Sanchez
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Please do not approve the proposed community The Oaks at Murray Farm. The proposed plan has too many units that will
cause unsafe road traffic and flooding for my home and neighborhood.
Smith, Gideon
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Carol Cox
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Our community suffers from vehicle congestion the way it is now. By changing zoning to allow apartments a dangerous situation
will be made worse. Ambulancels need to freely travel Porter's Neck Road as we have nursing homes, senior care, retirement
living, plus a totally full elementary school. Don't make the situation worse, respect the reasons we all choose this
neighborhood.
Smith, Gideon
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Dorothy Corbett
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Do not think it's in the best interest of this community. Totally against it.
Smith, Gideon
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Kirk Wilson
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My family lives on the property which will be closest to the apartments. Our concerns are the impact to the wetlands behind us,
storm water, and the overload this development is going to undoubtedly cause on the infrastructure, school system, and health
care.
The NC DOT has had to postpone most (if not all) of the planned infrastructure that would alleviate traffic in this area due to
revenue losses from COVID -19. Everyone is aware that this virus is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. It would be
completely irresponsible to add developments to this end of the county. We already have enormous traffic congestion.
Additionally New Hanover County is cutting funding to the school system. Increasing the population beyond where we are now
will create additional financial problems. The county does not have the funding needed to cover its current student population.
This development will certainly bring residents who will have school aged children.
This is not the time to expand beyond the resources that our county currently has. Your vote for this development would show
the community that you have zero interest in planning for the long term future of our county's conservation, infrastructure,
schools, and health care system. Our families cannot survive beyond our means and we expect our government to be as
responsible. Thank you.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 11:37 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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It's not possible to measure the true impacts of this development considering the immense growth our area is going through.
Simply put, the people of this community do NOT want this built.
Smith, Gideon
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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I strongly oppose the rezoning request being made by Logan homes regarding the parcel of land located on the 8300 Block of
"Old" Market Street. I understand that the development of this property is inevitable, and I support the incorporation of single -
family homes on this lot. However, the addition of apartment units will cause significant environmental impacts, public safety
concerns, and substantial congestion of our local traffic infrastructure. The vast majority of Porters Neck residents also have
extreme reservations about the placement of high - density housing in our community. Like many of our neighbors, we purchased
in this area to avoid the busy traffic and congestion that you find closer to downtown. If the area of Porters Neck becomes overly
crowded I believe there is a very high probability many valuable members of our community will be lost to relocation. I hope that
you will consider our concerns as you decide whether to approve the re- zoning request being made by Logan Homes.
As a side note, if the unfortunate decision is made to approve the rezoning request, I ask that gating is enforced between The
Oaks at Murray Farm and Vineyard Plantation (Rosemary Ln, Yearling Ln and Peppermint Dr). I do not believe that there is a
true understanding of how incredibly unsafe and inconvenient it is to make a u -turn on Market Street if traveling towards
Wilmington. If gating is not enforced, I believe the majority of residents in the newly built community would choose to cut through
Vineyard Plantation to gain access to Porters Neck Road. Our small community absolutely cannot handle the resulting increase
in traffic. A suggestion was made to place a gate in between the single family homes and multi - family homes in the Oaks at
Murray Farm. I actually feel that this is a poorly thought out proposition. If residents of the multi - family units are unable to drive
through their own community to access Porters Neck Road, I think it is incredibly likely that they will funnel through our
community as they will be left with only one accesible exit on "Old" Market Street. Instead, I believe it would be prudent to have
a direct exit to Porters Neck Road from the multi - family units of The Oaks at Murray Farm. Alternatively, the traffic signal located
at the end of "Old Market Street' could be transitioned to a four -way intersection that would allow residents to turn directly left
onto Market Street if traveling in the direction of Wilmington. I believe this option could alleviate a significant portion of traffic
congestion and allow for a safer alternative to the current traffic pattern that requires a u -turn.
Smith, Gideon
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jeffrey Stanfield
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Dear Commissioners,
(Re; New Development Oaks at Murray Farms)
Thank you for your service to our community.
With that trust, I employ you once again to recognize the wrong that is being attempted in requesting for a rezoning of my
neighborhood, my home. I attended the planning meeting of this proposal and was disappointed that I was made to feel as the
'opposition force' and looked upon as a villain from the planning committee as that term was used as a descriptor of our stance
regarding denial of the rezone request. When did upholding /supporting the rule of law somehow become defined as the
opposition?
No one denies the Murray's the right to sale the land, but I do deny the Murray's on how to define /dictate how that land is to be
used. They are moving, we remain! Isn't that the purpose of the County zoning commission? I employ you to uphold that rule
and purpose that R15/R20 zoning holds. That purpose is to provide spacious living so neighbors can build a community you
want to raise your family, walk the streets without fear of excessive traffic, not to maximum housing /living density for profit.
Why rezone? What is the need? Why did county commissioners from years past zone this property as R15 or R20 in the first
place? Maybe it was because they understood the complexity of building desired neighborhoods that would attract good
neighbors' to New Hanover County.
The Truth. We all know that special residential construction permits always negatively impact the existing community. Name me
an example when someone says, glad I live in a place where there are more houses than originally zoned? Who is the better
good here? Hundreds of surrounding homes or one family + one developer? Simple question, if this exception request was
made to your neighborhood would you still approve? I know if I was in your position as shepherd for New Hanover County, the
answer would be to deny the proposal.
Thank You,
-Jeff Stanfield
714 Winery Way
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 11:44 AM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Amy Kline
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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This project would be detrimental to the traffic problems we already have in the porters neck area. Strongly oppose as this
would overcrowd our infrastructure!!!
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 11:49 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 —The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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EDWARD PENNIMAN
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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My objections to this project is in two fold:
The first is that it does not fit with the Porters Neck neighborhood, which is in direct conflict with the plan adopted by the county.
The second is that no attempt has been made to enhance the infrastructure to handle the increase in car trips per day, water
usage nor the increase in students that approval of this and other projects bring to the area.
A. TRAFFIC
1. The traffic study they have is out of date since the Hampstead bypass has been put on indefinite hold for
financial reasons by the NCDOT.
2. If you approve this project, within the next few years you will add a minimum of 2294 car trips to Porters Neck
Road, a road that the NCDOT says need to be expanded, but the cost is too high. The breakdown of those
trips are:
Waterstone 147 homes @ 10 trips /day = 1470 additional cars on Porters Neck Road
Oaks at Murray Hill Farm 62 homes @ 10 trips /day = 620 additional cars on Porters Neck Road
Oaks at Murray Hill Farm 34 townhomes @ 6 trips /day = 204 additional cars on Porters Neck Road
3. The Oaks at Murray Hill Farm 204 apartments will also add 1428 car trips to Futch Creek Rd and the
intersection of Futch Creak and RT -17, which is already a dangerous intersection.
B. Water
Fresh water is supplied by well and during the summer there is always a shortage. Where is the
additional water to supply these households going to come from? The Planning Commission has not
required them to address this issue, you should.
C. SCHOOLS
The Porters Neck Elementary school was just built, and it is already at capacity, not very good
planning. Bringing in 447 more households plus all the apartments being added on Market St is just
adding to the problem.
In closing, until you have an infrastructure to support thse types of projects you should not approve any project including the
Oaks at Murray Hill Farm Rezoning Request (Z20 -03)
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 11:51 AM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Amy Check
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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My email/ concern today with the re- zoning are outside of all the facts. We moved to this neighborhood because we like being in
a community to enjoy the peaceful area to live. We liked that there were not near big apartment complexes. We liked that we
could feel safe and not worry about a ton of transient renters and traffic. We like not looking out our back yard and looking into
an area of apartments no matter how nicely done. They are still changing the current plan and zoning laws that were put in
place to protect our homes. The area in which we built our lives.
When you bought your home. What did you look for in your neighborhood? Did you buy your home right beside an apartment
complex? Do you look out in your backyard and see large buildings? Is that what you look for when buying a home? When you
make this decision pretend you live in are area pretend you built your lives there. Pretend you had no intention of moving.
Please consider more than just the facts please consider how changing the zoning also changes the reason everyone moves to
this area to begin with. We want to live in a community? Next time you sit on your back deck and look out picture multiple
apartment buildings. Let me know if you would still have bought your home?
Please take all of this into account before voting. There is a reason this keeps getting pushed out. If it was right, they would not
keeping needing more time. They are trying to force something to work that largely isn't right to begin with.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 11:54 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Jane Anglin
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Traffic concerns!!!
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 12:01 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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Please vote to deny Z19 -14. This proposal is not in the best interests of the Porters Neck community and we would appreciate
your support to allow the current zoning designation of R15/R20 to stand. One of my main concerns with the project is that I
don't believe Porters Neck Rd is equipped to handle any more traffic. It is only a 2 -lane road. I live in Blue Point and already
have a hard time making a left out of my neighborhood onto Porters Neck Rd. I think it will be virtually impossible to make a left
out of my neighborhood if this project is completed. Since many others will be in the same position, I worry that this will lead to
an increase in car accidents along Porters Neck Rd.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 12:08 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market
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Z19 -14 — The Oaks at Murray Farm — 8300 Block of "Old" Market Street/Shiraz Way
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My yard already floods terribly during a regular rain, and flows toward Murray farm. The traffic on Porters Neck road is awful as
well. I oppose the building of the apartments.
Z20 -03
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 9:49 PM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Allison Parker
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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There are plenty of unused properties and there is enough development happening all over the county. The county does not
need more major development projects. Too many trees are being cut down. There are plenty of empty houses, apartment,
condos, and townhouses. There is no need for more housing in this area. Clearly, a needs assessment was not conducted.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Monday, May 25, 2020 9:34 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Kathleen Sinclair
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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This development would bring hundreds more vehicles onto Carolina Beach Road every day. What is the rationale for cutting
down millions of trees, building more apartments, condos and houses, creating more traffic congestion and challenge to our
infrastructure - except to put money into someone's pocket? We need some better planning for NH County. Please look at the
big picture here, notjust the money.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 1:06 PM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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John and Vivian Radecsky
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Public Comment
We feel that with 3 exits leaving the area, one being the proposed egress and the other being the proposed double right turn
only lane at the end of Manassas, there is not nearly enough support for the large amount of incoming traffic. The only single
entrance back into the area will be at Manassas. The traffic is heavy now and more of it will be an overwhelming burden on our
small community than it is already. We have so many more people walking, pushing strollers, children and adults biking, and
children skateboarding In the street that the amount of traffic has become unsafe for them.
In the past couple of months since the traffic has subsided during the stay at home orders, we have been able to open our front
windows and once again enjoy sifting out on our front porch. There has been much less pollution from exhaust fumes and much
less noise from the large amount of traffic.
The land adjacent to our property that was once level with our property has been removed by the developer has left left an
existing steep slope. We have not yet been able to get a firm answer as to what the developer is going to do to stabilize the area
from eroding. We have contacted The county planner and the county engineering department and also made an effort at the first
community meeting. (Picture attached)
We feel that with the traffic, pollution, noise and steep slope added, our home has been devalued. We purchased this home at
the end of a quiet street. We would not consider it now.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:58 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Starr Watson
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Public Comment
Start requiring developers to pay HUGE impact fees up front. We are tired of them raping our areas, and footing the bills for
increased traffic, crowded schools, flooding following clear cutting, etc. Starting to look like all you folks care about is increasing
your tax base. We will remember in November!
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:15 AM
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Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Paul Sommers
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Public Comment
I am writing as a citizen residing in the southern part of New Hanover County, and I am opposed to the proposal Z20 -03 to
rezone part of the Tarin Woods II development from R15 to R5. The purpose of the rezoning is to build higher - density multi -unit
residential structures in a development that was approved for single - family homes only. Rezoning would cause a significant
increase of traffic in that region. That impacts all of us living south of Sanders Road. The impact is not only on daily drives to
and from regions north of Monkey Junction, but it also aggravates the dangerous bottleneck right there in case of some
emergency that requires evacuation (e.g. meltdown at Brunswick Nuclear Facility, explosion at Sunny Point, or a hurricane).
Since I do not
live in the immediate vicinity of Tarin Woods, I am not directly affected by the severe traffic congestion in and around Manassas
Drive. I am nevertheless sympathetic to the plight of my friends who do live there. They believe that this proposal to rezone,
before completing the original planned development, is motivated purely by greed and is an obvious process of bait - and - switch
which should be discouraged by planners in our county.
Smith, Gideon
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 9:42 AM
To: Schuler, Brad; Meredith, Ron; Smith, Gideon; Vafier, Ken; Gartin, Jyll
Subject: Public Comment on Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods II — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Angie Rowe
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Z20 -03 — Tarin Woods 11 — 5900 Block of Carolina Beach Road
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Public Comment
We've lived in Wilmington 21/2 months now and are new to the Tarin Woods development. We oppose the addition of
commercial and multi unit residences. The city is already poorly designed with having only one main north /southbound thruway
that is heavily trafficked. Adding this addition is a sore disregard for residents and will create not only more traffic but it seems
would cause more stress to irrigation and sewage. Can we please leave some trees and beauty? There are enough developers
putting up cookie cutter blocks and increasing population in an area that doesn't support it.
Z20 -03
NEUTRAL
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12:00 PM 5/29/20