I am writing in support of the proposed Shelton Station project submitted by Carrboro resident Kenneth Reiter. Ken and I have discussed this project on numerous occasions, and I believe it will have a tremendous positive impact on the downtown area.
This is a good project for the development of downtown. The scale and character of the project are appropriate to the surrounding neighborhood and the size of the parcel being developed. The mixture of uses will provide for people nearby restaurants and stores, some of which we own and/or operate. It will also provide needed affordable housing. The flow of traffic for cars, pedestrians and bicycles will be improved. He is pursuing a pretty high level of green and sustainable features. The entire project will increase the property tax base significantly when compared to the current situation of the site. This project meets many of the long-term goals for downtown Carrboro.
Mac Fitch
Fitch Lumber Company