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Durham council rejects noncontiguous Hamlin Reserve annexation after large public outcry
Summary
Council voted down a proposal to annex two noncontiguous parcels at Hamlin Road for an 81-unit conservation subdivision after extensive public opposition focused on the urban growth boundary, watershed protection, traffic and EMS capacity concerns.
Worth Mills, representing Longleaf Partners and rezoning applicant KB Home, requested annexation of two noncontiguous parcels totaling 42.61 acres on Hamlin Road that would facilitate a conservation subdivision of up to 81 single-family homes. Mills described sewer and water tap plans and offered $25,000 one-time contributions each to schools, housing fund and fire services as…
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