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Z23-25 Additional Public Comments Public Comments In Support 0 Neutral 0 In Opposition 11 1 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:42 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8305 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name S Last Name Keen Address 3029 Primrose Ln City Castle Hayne State Nc Zip Code 28429 Email Suzfreshwriter@yahoo.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment Disgusting the amount of rezoning happening to jam as many multi housing into a small area, pushing wildlife out of the area, causing congestion to the housing already existing and built by someone that does not stand by their work etc. Not to mention drainage and a builder that has just left the sight in limbo for a year. It was promised to homeowners that nothing would be builtvthere and people paid extra to have those parcels backing up to supposed just trees and no buildings. Nothing but lies. No integrity. Shouldnt be allowed. 3 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7:19 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8289 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Linda Last Name Shaw Address 3105 Leona Ct City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email l9421@aol.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I am opposed to the rezoning of the proposed site. The previous zoning requests for these 10 acres was for 68 one & two stories condo rental. The present request will increase to 720 people living in that same space of 10 acres. My concerns are numerous! My husband is a retired fireman. Does our local fire station have the equipment to handle three story buildings, or will this equipment be an additional budget item to our local budget? Zillow presently states our local school is rated low at a "2" Can 4 our local schools handle the increase of students? If not, will this also be an additional budget item to our local budget, or will our rating go even lower? Presently making a left turn out of my development especially during rush hours with the speed limit 55 is extremely difficult! There is also no public transportation in this area. I am not against growth, but the growth cannot have a negative impact to the current community. I request the Planning Board to deny this application. Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. File 2 Field not completed. File 3 Field not completed. File 4 Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 5 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:29 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8286 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Michael Last Name Rosney Address 1304 Rooster Court City Castle Hayne State North Carolina Zip Code 28429 Email Mroz2424@gmail.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment The drainage is already very poor in the area. Building will not only affect our homes, but it will also affect the area around us, including business and The Barkington(dog boarding/day care). We saw what happened with Florence, you know a storm like that is bound to happen again. Traffic is also a concern, as it is already heavy as it is. Also the wildlife. You will be ripping out all of the trees, disturbing natural habitats for the all birds, squirrels, etc. We cannot keep building and building like this. I used to love this area, but honestly, it has gone to crap. Stop 6 building so many homes. Spend the money on education. The kids need it Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. File 2 Field not completed. File 3 Field not completed. File 4 Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 7 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 5:22 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8280 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Ginger Last Name Purdy Address 1253 Big Fields Drive City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email Field not completed. Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment My concerns are with the schools, what schools will these children be able to attend, how many additional teachers will need to be hired? how do you plan on staffing the building with national teacher shortages, will the influx of low income family will the school become a title one program?, if so, further additional staff will be needed in order to meet title 1 student to teacher ratio. If the funding is there how do you plan on hire teachers without qualifying applicants seeking teaching positions. How is Blue Clay RD be able to handle all the 8 additional traffic with the already planned senior housing and then additional 180 units instead of the proposed 68 units 2 story rental. Are these rental units going to be controlled with how many occupants are living there. Are the rental units going to allow subletting rooms out if so, you will have a larger occupants that can not be handles for 10 acres of property. Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. File 2 Field not completed. File 3 Field not completed. File 4 Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 9 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 4:32 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8278 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Michael Last Name Webb Address 3016 Primrose Lane City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email dubspeedautosales@gmail.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment As a resident of Rachel’s Place, I am highly concerned by a 180 unit 3 story complex. As it is our neighborhood has issues with water retention and adding this much concrete will only cause further drainage issues. We are also worried about deforestation and local wildlife. In addition our roads, specifically the 2 lane Blue Clay road, local schools and public transit in castle hayne are really not equipped for this many new residents in such a small area. 11 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2024 4:20 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8180 for Public Comment Form Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Michaela Last Name Rosney Address 1304 Rooster Ct City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email michaelarosney@gmail.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I strongly oppose the addition of Covenant II. Having senior housing in this area was manageable; however adding multistory and multi-unit buildings to this small space is not logical for this area. The surrounding neighborhoods already have standing water after storms and adding this much concrete to this area will lead to flooding. This area is full of 12 wildlife and destroying it not only destroys their habitats, but also causes drainage issues. Traffic is already frustrating in this area and with this addition I do not feel the area can accommodate 500 plus more people driving through. There is another addition on the other side of Rachel’s Place that will also be adding to these concerns that is already approved. Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. File 2 Field not completed. File 3 Field not completed. File 4 Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 13 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2024 2:28 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8168 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Christina Last Name Russell Address 2131 Blue Bonnet Circle City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email russatobx@yahoo.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I highly oppose this project. The neighborhoods on either side are well maintained single family homes, and we do not want three story dwellings to be build. OPPOSE!!!! Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. 15 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, January 1, 2024 5:32 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8134 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Scott Last Name Gallagher Address 2132 Blue Bonnet Circle Castle Hayne City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email scottdgallagher@icloud.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I am opposed to the rezoning of the proposed site on several grounds. Please see the attached photos Exhibit (1) is a photo of my backyard facing out towards the Old Mill Road. This is the view I see in Winter condition since I purchased the home. I moved here because it was quiet, rural and had beautiful views. I am an avid nature photographer and thought it would be a wonderful place to live. Exhibit (2) is the same view as (1) but 16 with a generic 3 story apartment complex super-imposed at about the scale of the Covenant Plan and distance from the dirt road that now serves as a construction road for the ongoing Senior Housing adjacent to the New Beginning Church. Even to a casual observer this will clearly violate our privacy and view. I also anticipate increased noise levels and light pollution from lights on stations illuminating the parking areas, that will permanently ruin the view of the night sky for residents. Of course, the house will decrease in value if this project is approved, it is up to debate to what extent but there is no way that it wouldn't effect the price I could sell my home for. Some background on my involvement with the environment, since moving to Castle Hayne, I have jumped into the outdoor recreation and nature scene with zest. I am a Volunteer with the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project and walk the beach, identifying and monitoring endangered Loggerhead nests. The WBSTP Organization is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission ES Permit 21ST12. I also joined the Cape Fear Audubon Society and the Cape Fear Birding Group. I also joined Operation Frogwatch Fort Fisher Chapter, which is charged with monitoring area toad and frog populations. Before moving here, I spent my entire life as an advocate for nature. I'm a life member in good standing of NJ's oldest outdoor recreation organization, The Sunrise Rod and Gun Club, In the New Hanover County Strategic Plan FY 2024-2028 it states on the website that its vision is a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. And its mission NHC is committed to providing equitable opportunities and exceptional public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy secure and thriving community for all. I would like to point out that Myself and the other residents of Rachel's Place and the adjacent Old Mill residents are part of the collective all of which you speak. We are a thriving community but I in my opinion, three story apartments towering over at least 15 houses backyards and ruining the view for most of both communities is at odds with your lofty words. We exist here already and do not deserve to have our neighborhood dominated by giant structures. Under the Sustainable Land Use and Environmental Stewardship section it raises two points, 1) Natural Areas and critical environmental features are enhanced and protected. 2)Ensure development compliments natural features. 17 With regard to point (1,) this property is biodiverse. It has areas of standing water throughout the year. It has large breeding populations of, the Southern Toad, Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toads, Bullfrogs, Southern Leopard Frogs, Squirrel Treefrogs Green Treefrogs and Barking Treefrogs. I have observed, heard and made videos of their mating calls. On some nights after rain in the Summer, they sound off by the thousands. Any biologist will tell you that anurans are important indicator species can help predict the health of the overall environment. There are many species of snakes in the back as well. Many of the frogs and toads are predated on by Common Watersnakes. I have also seen Black Ratsnakes which help control the rodent population. I have seen so many bird species behind the house it would be too many to list but frequently I see Red-tailed Hawks, Red- shouldered Hawks, Crows, Vultures, Blue Grosbeaks, Bluebirds, Mississippi Kites and Swallowtail Kites, Cardinals, Carolina Wrens and in Winter Hundreds of Yellow-rumped Warblers live in this forest. With regard to point (2,) a huge apartment complex is 100% not in agreement with complimenting the natural appearance of our neighborhood. three story apartments, lights, hundreds of parking spaces (in fact a small city in many ways) is not consistent with your mission as stated. If anything has to be built here, the town house project which already got approved fits within your standards. The one and two storing dwellings with a total of 68 units can be hidden by landscaping and other means and wouldn't cause unnecessary harm like the apartments would. In closing I ask the board to not allow the change to higher density housing. Please remember that what you decide will effect so many people in a negative way. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” Thank you, Scott Gallagher Upload supporting files 19 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, January 1, 2024 1:50 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8133 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Jayne Last Name Gallagher Address 2132 Blue Bonnet Circle City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Email jaynewallis56@icloud.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I am writing to object to the applicant's proposal to build 180 three story apartments between the communities of Rachel's Place and the Old Mill. These two communities consist of a majority of one-story homes. The proposed three-story apartments will tower over our communities causing a loss of privacy, increased light and noise pollution and diminish the quality of life we now enjoy. The number of lights from the higher elevation will create never ending harm to these established neighborhoods. Additionally, the proposed plan will 20 decrease greenery, wildlife, and diminish the values of our homes. The proposal would result in upwards of 720 people living on what is really less than 10 acres. The community does not have public transportation or childcare facilities. The amount traffic flow onto Blue Clay Road will be substantially increased. Will the public schools be able to handle the large increase in student population? Will the Wrightsboro Fire Department be able to handle a three-story fire? Do they have the equipment? Or will residents have to wait for surrounding departments to respond? Does the community have enough emergency service workers, Sheriff Officers, to handle the large increase in population? Flooding? The applicant is relying on one pond to absorb all the rainfall for this community, the church property, and the Senior Apartments currently under construction. Keep in mind they are covering a nearly 10-acre forest with concrete. The applicant also relies on the 2016 New Hanover Comprehensive Plan which is now outdated. The county has already started work on a new plan. The 2016 plan states gross rents are $889.00 per month. Clearly outdated. You can't rent a room in this area for $889.00 per month. About 18 months ago the Planning Board approved a zoning request for this property that was for 68 one- and two-story condo rental. The previously approved construction was far more aesthetically appealing than the current proposal. I respectfully request that the Planning Board deny this application. Thank you. Jayne Gallagher Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. File 2 Field not completed. File 3 Field not completed. 22 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, January 1, 2024 8:00 AM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8130 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Phillip Last Name Busch Address 2044 blue bonnet circle City Castle hayne State Nc Zip Code 28429 Email Pabsshow@gmail.com Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I do not support this project Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png. File 1 Field not completed. 24 Farrell, Robert From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Sunday, December 31, 2023 10:45 PM To:May, Katherine; Roth, Rebekah; Vafier, Ken; Farrell, Robert; Biddle, Wendell; Doss, Amy; Dickerson, Zachary; Ott, Love Subject:Online Form Submission #8129 for Public Comment Form ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Public Comment Form Public Comment Form The agenda items listed are available for public comment at an upcoming Planning Board or Board of Commissioners meeting. Comments received by 8 AM the day of the applicable meeting will be made available to the Board prior to that meeting and will be included as part of the permanent, public record for that meeting. First Name Christian Last Name Long Address 2044 blue bonnet circle City Castle hayne State Nc Zip Code 28429 Email Field not completed. Please select the case for comment. PB Meeting - Z23- 25 - Covenant II - 3100 block of Blue Clay Rd What is the nature of your comment? Oppose project Public Comment I am against the project and will vote accordingly in the next election. Upload supporting files If you need to support your comment with documentation, upload the files here. No more than 20MB in size total for all files. File types accepted are: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, pdf, jpg, png.