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January 26, 1987 <br /> <br /> Hr. ~illiam A. Garrett, Jr. <br /> N. C. Department of Transportation <br /> P. O, Box 25201 <br /> Raleigh~ North Carolina 27611 <br /> <br /> Dear gill, <br /> <br /> I received a letter from Hr. L. Phillip Hazel, Jr., President of Catawba <br />Valley Aviation, Inc. This letter is in response to a conversation Phil and I <br />had January 12th at the Cabarrus County Hearing. During the opposition% <br />presenta tions~ there seemed to be an implication toward number one--a doubt as <br />to a need for a General Aviation Airport in Cabarrua, and two--a doubt If such a <br />facility would be economically Justifiable. I think you will agree both these <br />items are addressed head on, and the letter is reassuring that the "Poplar Tent" <br />site in Cabarrus is the place for a General Aviation airport and it could be the <br />number one G A facility in North Carolina. How emphatic! <br /> <br /> True, Mr. L. Phillip Hazel, Jr. is tn the business of providing fixed base <br />operations (FBO) for G A airports, and his statements must be read with this <br />bias. Additional comments Phil had during our conversation at the hearing dealt <br />with residential construction around a G A nirport. Here again Phil was <br />reassuring that C A airports do not reduce property values or discourage people <br />from building their homes in close proximity to airports. <br /> <br /> I must commend you for the orderly and timely hearing that you conducted <br />for the Department of Transportation here in Cabarrus County January 12~ 1987. <br />Both sides certainly had ample opportunity to present their thoughts. Many of <br />the presentations reflected study and research to present detailed <br />information, All participants are to be cougeatulated. <br /> <br />Sincerely, ~ / <br /> <br />~llllam S. Fisher <br />Chairman, Cabarrus County Airport Commission <br />905 Burrage Read NE <br />Concord, North Carolina 2802~ <br /> <br />cc: Hr. James Leatz, Chairman Caharrus County Commlsaloners <br /> Hr. ~. G. Hamby Jr., Commissioner <br /> Nra Hartha N. Helvin~ Commissioner <br /> Hr. g. Giles Noas~ Commissioner <br /> Hr. Ken Payee, Commissiouer <br /> Hr. Charles D. McGlnnis, County Hacager <br /> <br /> <br />