Consolidated Annexation – Patterson Hall

Criticized the Patterson Hall proposal as reckless leapfrog development that violates the comprehensive plan and threatens the Falls Lake watershed.

Expressed frustration as a 50-year resident over development proceeding before long-needed infrastructure and intersection repairs are completed.

Emphasized the lack of pedestrian safety and crosswalks along the busy NC-98 and Patterson Road corridors.

Raised concerns over heavy blasting required for mass grading, which damages neighboring residential well water during extreme drought conditions.

Spoke as a local farmer about the extreme traffic dangers of moving heavy agricultural equipment along congested secondary roads.

Voiced support for community opposition and noted that the Planning Commission unanimously voted against the project.

Urged the council to protect local forests and wildlife habitat from destruction, expressing a desire to grow up around nature.

Voiced support for the Patterson Hall project, highlighting the significant developer proffers and intersection improvements.

Warned that blasting will disrupt underground aquifers and dry up residential wells, while traffic gridlocks the area.

Emphasized the economic value of local agriculture and the challenges of farming amidst rapid, dense development.