As an impacted neighbor of future development on the 100-acre tract known as the 'Kanoy Property', I have the following major concerns with the rezoning application submitted to the Town of Cary:
- Housing density inconsistent with surrounding neighborhoods:
- The housing density and lot sizes described in the proposal are grossly inconsistent with our surrounding neighborhoods and development objectives identified in the Chatham County/Town of Cary Joint Land Use Agreement.
- The property is entirely within Chatham County, entirely within the Joint Land Use area, directly adjacent to large lot neighborhoods, and adjacent to the Jordan Lake rural buffer zone.
- The current proposal calls for smaller lot sizes and higher building density than any other proximate development.
- To enable a logical and aesthetically pleasing transition to the existing large lot neighborhoods and rural buffer, any development on this property should have lower density, larger lots, and larger buffers than the recent Town of Cary annexed developments to the east of Kanoy property.
- Environmental Concerns:
- This tract covers an environmentally sensitive watershed to Jordan Lake and includes a significant number of streams and riparian areas.
- Further, the property sits on the triassic soil basin which has high capacity for significant surface water flows and erosion putting both the downstream Jordan Lake watershed and neighboring properties at risk.
- Proposed medium to high density development will greatly damage the quality of this watershed and put our surrounding properties at significant risk of flooding and erosion.
- Chatham County Services & Schools:
- Chatham County Schools and services have not been engaged to assess the impact of a development of close to 200 homes in this proposal.
- The area servicing schools is already over capacity and cannot accommodate significant additional student load in this part of the county.
- Chatham County EMS is also not structured to service such a large additional load.
- Traffic:
- Lewter Shop Road is a primary east/west cycling route from Cary/Morrisville to rural Chatham County.
- The traffic study conducted did not include bicycle and truck traffic. It also did not analyze weekend traffic patterns. Further, the traffic study did not encompass the combined effect of multiple in process or proposed developments along this Lewter Shop corridor.
- Significant additional vehicular/truck traffic companion to higher density development will greatly diminish this route as well as put both cyclist and drivers at risk.
To mitigate these risks/concerns we have proposed modifications to the proposal to include larger minimum lot sizes, larger property line buffers and undisturbed areas, more robust surface water mitigation design, and fewer overall units. To date the developer has not responded with alternatives.
We are not anti-development. We welcome a proposal that is well suited to the particular needs and circumstances of this property. The proposal in its current form is not even close and we ask the Cary Town Council to deny the rezoning request.
Updates
August 2, 2022
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that my neighbors share my deep worry about what this development will do to our watershed and the character of our streets. It feels like we are finally being heard by people beyond our own backyards.
Reached 100 supporters
August 2, 2022
29 Comments
As I cyclist I use Lewter Shop road multiple times per week, and some recent changes have already made it less cycle friendly. Please preserve our corridor. Additionally, Jordan water quality is important both for the environment/wildlife and for our human water supply. I support this petition.
Low density development of Kanoy land needed due to restrictions associated with Triassic soil basin. Medium or high density project on this tract in this section of Chatham is not responsible land use . Protect our wells and septic systems. Minimize erosion and surface water flows.
The current Kanoy Property of high density housing is not acceptable. We need to maintain the low density housing here in our neigborhood. Lewter Shop road is one way each way with no bike path or acceptable shoulders. Traffic is increasing today and in 2-3 years, it will become dangerous to drive on.
The low spots from Quiet Rock west to Rocky Ford Branch flood every time there's a rain shower. We haven't had a big event like a hurricane since I've been here, but it would naturally be much worse. Rocky Ford itself handles a tremendous amount of water. The lake was in place to help moderate that flow. Unless that is repaired, I'm convinced there will be severe flooding downstream. Just look at the topological map, and you can confirm this.
We built our home in OTC because we desired the privacy and the country feel that the large lot’s provided. We now have a high density neighborhood on one side and will have this bordering the back of our property. The proposed lot sizes are in no way in keeping with our areas long standing style of development. We ask the developers to have respect for the land and the people that currently reside in this lovely country environment.
The water shed has to protected. There is this development, then another. These lots are to small. I've seen that lake dry up. There is too much development going on all around the lake. Chatham county Lee and Harnett are growing so fast that we will all run out of drinking water and infrastructure. Please be environmental aware of all the land surrounding the lake.
I agree with all points. Environment, aesthetic, schools, services, and infrastructure. at .18 acres this is entirely too dense.
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As an impacted neighbor of future development on the 100-acre tract known as the 'Kanoy Property', I have the following major concerns with the rezoning application submitted to the Town of Cary:
- Housing density inconsistent with surrounding neighborhoods:
- The housing density and lot sizes described in the proposal are grossly inconsistent with our surrounding neighborhoods and development objectives identified in the Chatham County/Town of Cary Joint Land Use Agreement.
- The property is entirely within Chatham County, entirely within the Joint Land Use area, directly adjacent to large lot neighborhoods, and adjacent to the Jordan Lake rural buffer zone.
- The current proposal calls for smaller lot sizes and higher building density than any other proximate development.
- To enable a logical and aesthetically pleasing transition to the existing large lot neighborhoods and rural buffer, any development on this property should have lower density, larger lots, and larger buffers than the recent Town of Cary annexed developments to the east of Kanoy property.
- Environmental Concerns:
- This tract covers an environmentally sensitive watershed to Jordan Lake and includes a significant number of streams and riparian areas.
- Further, the property sits on the triassic soil basin which has high capacity for significant surface water flows and erosion putting both the downstream Jordan Lake watershed and neighboring properties at risk.
- Proposed medium to high density development will greatly damage the quality of this watershed and put our surrounding properties at significant risk of flooding and erosion.
- Chatham County Services & Schools:
- Chatham County Schools and services have not been engaged to assess the impact of a development of close to 200 homes in this proposal.
- The area servicing schools is already over capacity and cannot accommodate significant additional student load in this part of the county.
- Chatham County EMS is also not structured to service such a large additional load.
- Traffic:
- Lewter Shop Road is a primary east/west cycling route from Cary/Morrisville to rural Chatham County.
- The traffic study conducted did not include bicycle and truck traffic. It also did not analyze weekend traffic patterns. Further, the traffic study did not encompass the combined effect of multiple in process or proposed developments along this Lewter Shop corridor.
- Significant additional vehicular/truck traffic companion to higher density development will greatly diminish this route as well as put both cyclist and drivers at risk.
To mitigate these risks/concerns we have proposed modifications to the proposal to include larger minimum lot sizes, larger property line buffers and undisturbed areas, more robust surface water mitigation design, and fewer overall units. To date the developer has not responded with alternatives.
We are not anti-development. We welcome a proposal that is well suited to the particular needs and circumstances of this property. The proposal in its current form is not even close and we ask the Cary Town Council to deny the rezoning request.
Updates
August 2, 2022
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that my neighbors share my deep worry about what this development will do to our watershed and the character of our streets. It feels like we are finally being heard by people beyond our own backyards.
Reached 100 supporters
August 2, 2022
29 Comments
The fundamental issue is the developer is proposing higher density than what has been agreed to in the Cary/Chatham Joint Land Use Agreement. In addition, this puts heavier strain on Chatham services such as EMS and schools. There are no Chatham county schools east of Jordan Lake and no plans to build any.
As I cyclist I use Lewter Shop road multiple times per week, and some recent changes have already made it less cycle friendly. Please preserve our corridor. Additionally, Jordan water quality is important both for the environment/wildlife and for our human water supply. I support this petition.
Low density development of Kanoy land needed due to restrictions associated with Triassic soil basin. Medium or high density project on this tract in this section of Chatham is not responsible land use . Protect our wells and septic systems. Minimize erosion and surface water flows.
The current Kanoy Property of high density housing is not acceptable. We need to maintain the low density housing here in our neigborhood. Lewter Shop road is one way each way with no bike path or acceptable shoulders. Traffic is increasing today and in 2-3 years, it will become dangerous to drive on.
The low spots from Quiet Rock west to Rocky Ford Branch flood every time there's a rain shower. We haven't had a big event like a hurricane since I've been here, but it would naturally be much worse. Rocky Ford itself handles a tremendous amount of water. The lake was in place to help moderate that flow. Unless that is repaired, I'm convinced there will be severe flooding downstream. Just look at the topological map, and you can confirm this.
We built our home in OTC because we desired the privacy and the country feel that the large lot’s provided. We now have a high density neighborhood on one side and will have this bordering the back of our property. The proposed lot sizes are in no way in keeping with our areas long standing style of development. We ask the developers to have respect for the land and the people that currently reside in this lovely country environment.
The water shed has to protected. There is this development, then another. These lots are to small. I've seen that lake dry up. There is too much development going on all around the lake. Chatham county Lee and Harnett are growing so fast that we will all run out of drinking water and infrastructure. Please be environmental aware of all the land surrounding the lake.
I agree with all points. Environment, aesthetic, schools, services, and infrastructure. at .18 acres this is entirely too dense.
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The fundamental issue is the developer is proposing higher density than what has been agreed to in the Cary/Chatham Joint Land Use Agreement. In addition, this puts heavier strain on Chatham services such as EMS and schools. There are no Chatham county schools east of Jordan Lake and no plans to build any.