When MPC staff and board are kept busy processing zoning changes, they do not have time to do real planning. That is why we on the islands ask the commissioners to carefully consider Mr. Murray's request.
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Preference will be given to letters less than 200 words. County should agree to delay permitting islands development At the Feb. 9 meeting of the Chatham County Commission, Commissioner Frank Murray requested a delay in development permitting until the Islands Land Use Plan had been presented and ratified. The delay was requested for only those areas that will be affected by the new plan. Mr. Murray's request resulted from an Islands Citizens for Logical Growth meeting he attended Jan. 29, where more than 100 islands residents expressed deep concerns about traffic safety on the islands. Faced with difficulties in normal everyday driving, they are concerned about evacuation in the event of hurricane or, even more dangerous because of the lack of preparation time, chemical spills or explosions.