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Residents, physician urge commissioners to block proposed RV park near Thompson Town Road
Summary
Neighbors and Dr. Fred Obrecht told the board the proposed RV park by Tommy Hobbs would bring noise, light, traffic and devalue nearby properties; speakers urged the board and planning board to reject or scrutinize the rezoning application.
Several residents and a long‑time county physician told the Columbus County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 they oppose a proposed RV park on Thompson Town Road and asked the board to consider rejecting the project or require the developer to present detailed plans to the planning board.
Fred Obrecht, a physician who said he has worked in Columbus County for 40 years, told the commissioners he is "90% finished" building his retirement home on Thompson Town Road and that the proposed park would be about…
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