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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes October 20, 1994 Page 5 Mr. H.J. Harmon, Jr., President of Harmon Machinery in Charlotte, addressed the Board in opposition stating he cannot even believe that this is being discussed. He said they bought out there seven years because of what it was and the way it was zoned. Mr. Harmon said that they run a fine business, but he just does not want it directly across the road from the houses. He said he has never seen a place more out of character for what they want to do, unless they want to change that whole area. Ms. Terri Wood, Property Owner, presented a letter to the Chair from Charles T. Riley and Susan J. Riley in opposition of this rezoning.. The Chair then read the letter to the board which read: "This letter is to state our opposition to the request for zoning to light industrial for the property located at the intersection of Cabarrus Station Road and Bethel Road Extension in Midland. "The site of the proposed truck terminal is in a rural residential area located 2 miles off Highway 601 and 1-1/2 miles off Highway 27 requiring truck traffic on narrow secondary roads and bridges which are not suitable for heavy vehicles. The intersection of Cabarrus Station Road and Bethel Road Extension is a dangerous intersection without the added truck traffic the proposed terminal would create. There is land zoned light industrial currently available in the Midland area which could be utilized. "There are 6 school buses per day (3 in the a.m. - 3 in the p.m.) traveling these roads. Truck traffic will increase the danger to our school children on these buses, along with increased danger to the children waiting for school buses. The roads are not wide enough for a school bus and an oncoming truck to pass without one or possibly both vehicles having to run off the side of the roadway. "Limited visibility around curves and hills in this neighborhood will increase danger to residents. Residents entering and leaving their driveways, children playing in yards where there is a danger from vehicles losing control due to large vehicles on narrow roadways are major reasons for concern. Environmental impact on the rural community, including noise, diesel fumes pollution, and appearance not compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. There is a concern that this facility would bring in individuals who have no loyalty to the property or the residents of this area.