[Durham INC] tonights City Council meeting on W. Cornwallis Properties development

[don lebkes]

Good Morning

There are many reason for you to attend tonights City Council meeting. 
 If you are concerned;
about massive growth over smart growth, we need growth but let it fit the neighborhoods were it will take place
over the fact that the Planning Commissions has twice voted down the foot print of this development, its environmental and traffic issues 
 of being pushed by a national developer who will take the money and run and Durham citizens will have to pay for more roads, and storm water issues including cleaning the water down stream
about those who  try to use 751 techniques to get developments approved(read Indy article 1/19/2011 “HOW MANY WAYS HAS K&L GATES TOUCHED YOU TODAY”) 
that the Comprehensive plan calls for good transitions between neighborhoods, compatible neighborhoods, and Low impact development to save  our environment
 how a  developer gets approval of 4 units per acre and by using credits for land not used actually builds 8 homes per unit next to a neighborhood that  actually has 2 homes per acre
how a PDR developmental plan can have so few committed elements leaving a developer to do as they please(within UDO rules) once the zoning is changed
 the NC Legislature have revoked our rights to file a Protest Petitions  and protect our neighborhoods.

In  Durham we are fortunate to have elected official that listen to the concerns of it’s citizens.  Come out tonight 7PM City Hall and with your presents speak to them!

IF WE ALL COME OUT TONIGHT, THE MEETING WILL BE SHORT AND WE CAN ALL GO HOME IN TIME TO SEE THE GAME

Thank you and please pass along to other concerned Durham citizens
Don Lebkes
Colony Park