We, the undersigned, being property owners in the towns of Hamden and or North Haven, and being fully informed of the application, strongly oppose the proposed development of the Slate School at 5100 Ridge Road, North Haven, Connecticut.

This development abuts a wetland, is entirely within a protected aquifer zone and is in direct contravention to The Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) for the Town of North Haven.

The proposal for the Slate School will irrevocably destroy the rural character and tranquility of the neighborhood. The site and the adjacent wetlands presently support a variety of wildlife.

In addition, property values will be substantially reduced due to the noise, lighting, traffic and other detrimental impacts caused by the intense commercial development of the site. (The proposal anticipates approximately 120 students and personnel will occupy the site on a daily basis in addition to sponsoring additional events.)

We believe that this project SHOULD NOT be approved under any circumstances.

We urge you, the Commission, as the gatekeepers of orderly development in our town (in accordance with POCD) to deny this proposal for all the above reasons and for the good of North Haven and Hamden.