2026-017-ANX Stotan Crossings — Contiguous Annexation Petition

Urged council to deny the industrial rezoning, emphasizing the peaceful residential character, wildlife habitat, and lack of political voice for affected Wake County residents.

Questioned the data supporting property value increases and warned that industrial development does not belong next to residential neighborhoods.

Noted technical similarities between industrial power requirements and data centers, while questioning jurisdictional boundaries involving Garner and Wake County.

Argued that zoning the land residential would preserve affordable housing and criticized the industrial layout as incompatible with surrounding forever homes.

Cited studies showing industrial proximity lowers residential property values and noted that regional warehouse vacancy rates make the project unnecessary.

Highlighted existing traffic hazards on Guy Road and pleaded with council not to approve a project that ignores community opposition.

Expressed deep concern over health impacts, traffic, water availability, and the preservation of quiet rural living after 31 years as a resident.

Stated that approving the industrial park would displace residents and cause negative environmental and water quality impacts.

Raised concerns about worsening traffic delays and traffic safety on Guy Road over her 31 years living in the area.

Calculated that residential development under current r30 zoning would generate more tax revenue than the proposed industrial project.

Warned about light pollution from parking lots and truck headlights shining directly into residential bedrooms.

Stated that their neighborhood serves as a buffer between industrial and residential areas and should not have industrial uses placed in the middle.

Expressed severe concern over well water depletion and contamination given that the project is located in unincorporated Wake County.

Calculated potential household incomes and local spending power under residential development to counter job creation claims.

Criticized the council for imposing a project on Wake County residents who cannot vote in town elections, questioning the validity of developer data.