Defend Maple View Community
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Defend the Maple View Community and respect rural Orange County!
We are a group of local residents who live in close proximity to the development of the Union Grove Farm site who will be adversely affected by the amphitheater and other commercial development on the site. The funds collected by this fundraising will help represent the interest of the rural community at the Board of Adjustment hearing and in future hearings, if needed. Any funds not used will be donated for the Triangle Land Conservancy.
The new owner of Maple View Farm, Union Grove Farm, is asking Orange County to allow development with no zoning protection for the community using Agritourism exemptions. Many of these changes are in contradiction of the Triangle Land Conservancy easement in place on much of the land since 1995 and will disrupt the Maple View community.
Here is a recap of the requested development, most of these changes are exempt from county zoning; therefore, the community will not have zoning protection.
- 2,500 seat amphitheater next to the silo area. For comparison, DPAC’s capacity is 2,800 with 2 multi-level parking garages filled to capacity at events.
- A forty room hotel, including a 70 seat restaurant, outdoor pool and bar, and a 1,000 sq ft even space (zoning required)
- 2,000 sq ft pavillion
- 10 “casitas” or small homes
- Expansion of a distillery area outside Triangle Land Conservancy’s permitted area
- Commercial/tourism business within Triangle Land Conservancy’s farming easement
These changes will affect the local roads, safety, lack of water or septic infrastructure, cyclist safety, strain on emergency services, and peaceful enjoyment of our local area. Lack of zoning protections make these issues critical.
A Board of Adjustment hearing has been requested by the Triangle Land Conservancy and the community, scheduled for:
Please note the date change!
Wednesday June 11, 7pm
Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon St Hillsborough
Please come out on June 11 and show your support for the community and the Triangle Land Conservancy!
We can use your help! Please donate to help cover attorney fees for the community. Any unused donations will be given to the Triangle Land Conservancy.
For more information visit our website www.defendmapleviewcommunity.com
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Defend Maple View Community
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Hillsborough, NC