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[EXTERNAL MAIL] CCZP0025 Thatch Farm



From Akil Petersen <akilpetersen@gmail.com>

Date Wed 5/21/2025 4:02 PM



To Leia LaPlace <leia.laplace@dpnr.vi.gov>



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To Whom It May Concern,



| am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed housing development Thatch

Farm. As a resident of this community, | have serious concerns regarding the safety, feasibility,

and transparency surrounding this project.



The development is planned in a designated flood zone, which poses a significant risk to

future residents and emergency responders. Building in such an area not only increases the

likelihood of property loss and displacement due to flooding, but it also places an unnecessary

burden on public resources. Flooding events are becoming more frequent and severe, and

placing homes in a high-risk area contradicts both responsible planning and environmental

stewardship.



In addition, the proposed one-way access road which is critical to the development’s

function does not currently exist. Relying on an unbuilt, one-way road as the sole point of

entry and exit is not only unrealistic but extremely dangerous, particularly in emergency

situations. Safe and reliable infrastructure must precede any housing development, not follow it

as an afterthought. The road to the one way road has not been fixed my DPW since the storms

of 2017. Can we please get this fixed?



Furthermore, the final development plans differ significantly from those presented to the

community. This lack of transparency is deeply troubling. Residents were led to believe one

version of the project was under consideration, only to later learn that key elements had

changed without proper public review or input. This undermines public trust and raises serious

questions about oversight and accountability.



Given the safety hazards, infrastructure issues, and lack of public transparency, | respectfully

urge decision-makers to reject this development in its current form. | also request that this letter

be entered into the public record and considered as part of the formal review process.



Akil Petersen

akilpetersen@gmail.com

407-920-1701



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