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This
development has to be prevented by all means and with our united
effort we can preserve the nature that is threatened, prevent
flash floods and washouts, sustain the nature trails, hiking
trails, and biking trails for the citizens, and avoid accidents
that are likely to occur at the intersection due to the new
private road. Indigenous wildlife living in Section
14 Block E Lot 832 , the designated site of development,
will most certainly suffer from the uprooting of its natural
habitats. What's more, the area is a steep hill of sand with
a very thin layer of topsoil; the soil is severely eroded and
it has been known to wash out after periods of rain. In the
1940s, a Long Island Railroad train derailed east of Syosset
and buried its nose in the sand. The most recent incident occurred
on August 14, 2001 when over 200' of the Long Island Railroad
track was swept away and an empty westbound train slipped off
the tracks. To build homes on such an unstable terrain is a
foolish notion for the frequency of floods and washouts and
the dangers that come with them would inevitably increase.
As you may know, the entire wooded area is enjoyed by many
people either by foot or by bike. The proposed site of construction
is adjacent to the Nassau/Suffolk trail, a 20-mile long National
Recreation Trail and Nassau's only long distance
hiking trail; this trail runs parallel with a mountain bike
trail. Over 5,000 members of these clubs and others use and
enjoy these nature trails. Constructing these homes and destroying
nature would be a terrible blow to their outdoor experience.
The intersection of Woodbury Road and Syosset-Woodbury Road
has been the cause of many accidents due to a hazardous blind
turn. The addition of a side road would only increase the likelihood
of accidents occurring. Many problems will arise from the development
of this plot of land, but it can be prevented.
I
urge you all to send letters of protests to Michael Levine,
the Deputy Director of Nassau County Planning Commission at
400 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 and voice your concerns
and objections by April 30, 2004.
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