HomeMy WebLinkAboutDrakes Landing-StahlDear Harnett County Board of Adjustments:
I am sending this email to demonstrate my support for Drake Landing, because I will be unable to physically attend the meeting this Wednesday evening. I am concerned that the recent
decision regarding an Agritourism zoning exemption for Drake Landing could lead to the closing of Drake Landing. In addition to my personal enjoyment of the facility, I have used this
facility for team-building events and outings with both National and international research sponsors in order to help support my program at NCSU. Recently, through my work with a non-profit
that raises scholarship funds for students pursuing degrees in animal agriculture (http://www.targetingexcellence.org) we have utilized Drake Landing for fund-raising events. This year
we will award almost $20,000 in scholarships to NC students, that was raised at our last event at Drake Landing.
I would urge the Board to reconsider their position on removing the Agritourism zoning exemption from Drake Landing as this facility is a clear benefit to me as well as to Harnett County.
Sincerely,
CHS
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Chad H. Stahl, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Laboratory of Developmental Nutrition
N.C. State University
Department of Animal Science
105 Polk Hall
Tele: (919) 513-1512
Fax: (919) 515-6884