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Neighbors, school staff urge commissioners to reject rezoning that could put Stroud's Creek at risk
Summary
Three residents and a teacher told the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4 they oppose a proposed rezoning of roughly 78 acres along NC Highway 86 for a 48‑home development, saying more than "50‑plus septic fields" could threaten Stroud’s Creek, a key outdoor learning resource for Eno River Academy.
At the Sept. 4 public-comment period, three residents and a teacher urged the Board of County Commissioners to oppose an upcoming rezoning application for about 78 acres along NC Highway 86, saying the proposed 48-home development threatens Stroud’s Creek and the learning environment at nearby Eno River Academy.
Why it matters: The creek is a tributary to the Eno River and is used by the school for year‑round student creek studies and outdoor classrooms. Speakers said the proposal includes ‘‘50‑plus septic fields’’ and warned of potential contamination and runoff during construction.
Public comments: Rebecca Gallogly said she lives in a small neighborhood of 14 homes in northern Hillsborough that shares a property line with the proposed development. She told commissioners she received notice of an application to rezone 78 acres for a 48‑home development and…
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