Drake Landing Needs Your Help

DoubleDown · 08-22-2014, 03:23 PM

Hi Guys,

I wanted to share an email with you that I recevied from Drake Landing today. Dan Andrews and his crew have done so much for those of us who shoot at his facility, that I thought you might be interested in showing some support for them as they deal with these zoning issues. If my schedule permits, I will be there in person for the meeting. I know this is not possible for most of you, but there is an email address below where we can send letters of support if you feel so inclined. I think that highlighting Drake Landing as a draw for people from outside the state would help to send a powerful message.

Thanks,

Mike

"Stand for Drake Landing!"

DRAKE LANDING PUBLIC HEARING

Drake Landing Supporters,

Recently it was determined by Harnett County that we no longer qualify for the Agir-tourism zoning exemption. We have appealed this decision, and it is currently in the North Carolina Court of Appeals. In the meantime, Harnett County has requested we apply for a conditional use permit; the public hearing will be held Wednesday August 27th at 6pm in the Harnett County Administration Building, Lillington, NC.

We will continue to operate under normal business hours through this process. (Wednesday-Saturday :9am-6pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm)

If you have done any previous business with us, your opinion matters. Anyone can attend the public hearing, if you cannot be there at 6pm you are still able to enter the hearing respectfully at any time. The more supporters we physically have there the better. If you are unable to attend you can send a supportive email/letter to tbyrd@harnett.org. Be sure to address the Harnett County Board of Adjustments in any emails/letters. You can explain your concerns and why you enjoy Drake Landing. Be sure to also include where you are from to show the county that the Drake Landing business benefits the county revenue and is a tourist attraction. Anything positive from your point of view would be very helpful.

We hope to see many supporters there, and thank you in advance for you continued support,

Drake Landing

You can get updates and RSVP to the hearing through our Facebook page!

Harold Pickens · 08-23-2014, 09:49 AM

Mike, we all need to get behind this and send our support letters. Iwas just getting ready to post this when I saw you had. I wish this was in the general discussion forum where more people might see it and respond.
Come on folks, let's get behind this.

Hammer Gun · 08-23-2014, 10:47 AM

Mike , Just sent my e-mail to them, Gary

Kensal Rise · 08-23-2014, 11:00 AM

I wonder who or which agency of Harnett county "determined" that a long standing business no longer qualifies for this exemption? One which must now be hashed out in hearings.

I also wonder if Drakes is within the district of this Harnett Commissioner:

Beatrice Hill (D) - District 1
P.O. Box 993
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4777

Just wondering...

C grade · 08-23-2014, 11:17 AM

Mike
I just sent an email. Is that the nice female commissioner that was at Drakes last spring? If so I will call her also
David

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 08-23-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Dwyer

Mike
I just sent an email. Is that the nice female commissioner that was at Drakes last spring? If so I will call her also
David

David,

Perhaps you are thinking of U.S. Representative Renee Elmers. Unfortunately a Congresswoman would have no power over a county commissioner. She may however have a little influence...

Mark

DoubleDown · 08-23-2014, 11:37 AM

Harold, I wasn't sure where to post this, so I stuck it in Off Topic. General Discussions may have been a better place.

David, I can't remember if that is her or not. I think Mark Oulette would remember, he knew who she was that day, and had his picture taken with her.

Thanks Gary, and everyone else for the support, I know that Dan will appreciate it as well. I'm heading out to his place for Opening Day of Dove Season on the 1st, and I'll make sure to tell him that we're circling the wagons!

Mike

Bindlestiff · 08-23-2014, 01:53 PM

Email sent, I hope it helps!

Parkerman · 08-24-2014, 04:30 PM

Email sent!

Harold Pickens · 08-25-2014, 01:10 PM

Email sent today now that I'm back in the office. Come on guys, lets give them something to think about.