Comments on: We’re All Downwind http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/ Concerned Cape Fear Citizens Coming Together Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:01:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jen Smith http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-83 Jen Smith Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:41:17 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-83 Does anyone know how the Castle Hayne Plannining Initiative (mentioned on the New Hanover Co. website) is affected by the proposed cement plant? Does anyone know how the Castle Hayne Plannining Initiative (mentioned on the New Hanover Co. website) is affected by the proposed cement plant?

]]> By: Lloyd Smith http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-70 Lloyd Smith Fri, 30 May 2008 17:54:23 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-70 Message below from Chris O'Keefe, the NHC Planning Director, regarding the parcels on which Titan will build (I will post the map as soon as I can figure out how to do so): From: O'Keefe, Chris [mailto:COKeefe@nhcgov.com] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 1:01 PM To: Lloyd Smith Subject: RE: Titan Cement parcels Dear Lloyd - The property(ies) proposed for Titan Cement are in an area already zoned I-2 which is appropriate for that type of use. Most of the County was zoned in the 60's and 70's. I believe there are several parcels in the proposal but the only one I know for sure is R00600-001-008-000. I have included a map of the area. I hope this helps. Chris Chris O'Keefe, AICP Message below from Chris O’Keefe, the NHC Planning Director, regarding the parcels on which Titan will build (I will post the map as soon as I can figure out how to do so):

From: O’Keefe, Chris [mailto:COKeefe@nhcgov.com]
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 1:01 PM
To: Lloyd Smith
Subject: RE: Titan Cement parcels

Dear Lloyd -
The property(ies) proposed for Titan Cement are in an area already zoned I-2 which is appropriate for that type of use. Most of the County was zoned in the 60’s and 70’s. I believe there are several parcels in the proposal but the only one I know for sure is R00600-001-008-000. I have included a map of the area.
I hope this helps.
Chris

Chris O’Keefe, AICP

]]> By: Glenn http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-67 Glenn Thu, 29 May 2008 20:50:09 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-67 In reference to the required environmental impact statement (EIS) that is required, I read on here that the Army Corps of Engineers was going to be performing that for Titan Cement. I thought the Corps was not allowed to do this type of work unless it is directly related to a Corps project. Could somebody please confirm this? and if it is so what Corps project is related. I also know that the more people who show at the meetings to voice their concerns about the scope of the EIS, in general creates a more thorough EIS. In reference to the required environmental impact statement (EIS) that is required, I read on here that the Army Corps of Engineers was going to be performing that for Titan Cement. I thought the Corps was not allowed to do this type of work unless it is directly related to a Corps project. Could somebody please confirm this? and if it is so what Corps project is related. I also know that the more people who show at the meetings to voice their concerns about the scope of the EIS, in general creates a more thorough EIS.

]]> By: clifton cash http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-31 clifton cash Fri, 23 May 2008 03:30:58 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-31 never before has the struggle between capitalism and citizenship been more evident than today. now is the time, the only time we have, to protect this beautiful gift we have been given in the form of mother earth. economies and environments can co-exist through citizenship, sacrifice and innovation. these principles must be demanded in the loud voices of the people who understand and believe in their valor. we all have to push tirelessly against this and encourage others to do the same. never before has the struggle between capitalism and citizenship been more evident than today. now is the time, the only time we have, to protect this beautiful gift we have been given in the form of mother earth. economies and environments can co-exist through citizenship, sacrifice and innovation. these principles must be demanded in the loud voices of the people who understand and believe in their valor. we all have to push tirelessly against this and encourage others to do the same.

]]> By: Tiffany http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-29 Tiffany Thu, 22 May 2008 18:29:37 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-29 I was wondering if someone could post a map of the area in question. I know a lot of people have been asking me and I would like to know what to say! Thanks so much! I was wondering if someone could post a map of the area in question. I know a lot of people have been asking me and I would like to know what to say!
Thanks so much!

]]> By: JP http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-28 JP Thu, 22 May 2008 14:15:24 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-28 And for those of you who don't know, Commissioner Pritchett was the only member to vote against the Titan project. And for those of you who don’t know, Commissioner Pritchett was the only member to vote against the Titan project.

]]> By: JP http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-27 JP Thu, 22 May 2008 13:59:10 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-27 And don't forget about good old Bill! bcaster@nhcgov.com And don’t forget about good old Bill!

bcaster@nhcgov.com

]]> By: JP http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-26 JP Thu, 22 May 2008 13:57:55 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-26 For anyone who wants to make direct calls or send their own e-mails: Chairman Greer 619-7879 (Cell) Vice-Chairman Caster 452-1282 (H) Commissioner Davis 763-6249 (W) Commissioner Kopp 431-7120 (Cell) Commissioner Pritchett 791-2827 (H) (The following officials were copied on Bill Caster's recent response to the form e-mails from this site. Based on Mr. Caster's response, it doesn't appear that he is willing to admit he made a mistake.) Davis, Ted (TDavis@nhcgov.com) Greer, Bobby (rgreer@nhcgov.com) Kopp, Bill (BKopp@nhcgov.com) Pritchett, Nancy (NPritchett@nhcgov.com) Shell, Bruce (BShell@nhcgov.com) Huffman, Sharon (SHuffman@nhcgov.com) Burpeau, Kemp (KBurpeau@nhcgov.com) Copley, Wanda (WCopley@nhcgov.com) Schult, Sheila (SSchult@nhcgov.com) For anyone who wants to make direct calls or send their own e-mails:

Chairman Greer 619-7879 (Cell)
Vice-Chairman Caster 452-1282 (H)
Commissioner Davis 763-6249 (W)
Commissioner Kopp 431-7120 (Cell)
Commissioner Pritchett 791-2827 (H)

(The following officials were copied on Bill Caster’s recent response to the form e-mails from this site. Based on Mr. Caster’s response, it doesn’t appear that he is willing to admit he made a mistake.)
Davis, Ted (TDavis@nhcgov.com)
Greer, Bobby (rgreer@nhcgov.com)
Kopp, Bill (BKopp@nhcgov.com)
Pritchett, Nancy (NPritchett@nhcgov.com)
Shell, Bruce (BShell@nhcgov.com)
Huffman, Sharon (SHuffman@nhcgov.com)
Burpeau, Kemp (KBurpeau@nhcgov.com)
Copley, Wanda (WCopley@nhcgov.com)
Schult, Sheila (SSchult@nhcgov.com)

]]> By: Lloyd Smith http://stoptitan.org/were-all-downwind/#comment-8 Lloyd Smith Thu, 15 May 2008 03:06:24 +0000 http://stoptitan.org/?p=21#comment-8 I am interested in whether anyone knows a way to identify the exact parcels on which the Titan plant would be located. I have been combing through minutes of the Board of Commissioners and NHC Planning Board in search of any discussion about rezoning the parcels, since that would probably be one of the early steps in getting the project approved. I stumbled upon a tentative meeting agenda item for the June 5 Planning Board meeting: Item 5: Rezoning Request (Z-886, 6/08)- Request by Withers & Ravenel for Crowatan Partners, LLC to rezone 84.89 acres (landlocked between Castle Hayne Rd. and Blue Clay Rd. north of I-140 from R-20 to I-1 in the Aquifer Resource Protection land classification. The change would transition the land’s development potential from low density residential uses of 1.9 units per acre to a variety of light industrial uses. If you want to have a look at minutes and agendas for Planning and Commissioners, go to: http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/CCOM/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx and / or http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/PLNG/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx I am interested in whether anyone knows a way to identify the exact parcels on which the Titan plant would be located. I have been combing through minutes of the Board of Commissioners and NHC Planning Board in search of any discussion about rezoning the parcels, since that would probably be one of the early steps in getting the project approved. I stumbled upon a tentative meeting agenda item for the June 5 Planning Board meeting:

Item 5: Rezoning Request (Z-886, 6/08)- Request by Withers & Ravenel for Crowatan Partners, LLC to rezone 84.89 acres (landlocked between Castle Hayne Rd. and Blue Clay Rd. north of I-140 from R-20 to I-1 in the Aquifer Resource Protection land classification. The change would transition the land’s development potential from low density residential uses of 1.9 units per acre to a variety of light industrial uses.

If you want to have a look at minutes and agendas for Planning and Commissioners, go to:

http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/CCOM/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx

and / or

http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/PLNG/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx

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