To quote from The Herald, business section, April 24 edition: "If it (Crescent Resources) gets the go-ahead, it would be one of the largest developments in the Charlotte area.

"The project's acreage would be bigger than Highland Creek in northwest Charlotte and almost a third bigger than the Palisades in southwest Charlotte, which has 1,600 acres. Also, it would be about double the size of the Point on Lake Norman."

I am very upset that the landscape of this beautiful county could change for the worse. I am opposed to any further development that will affect the quality of life for the residents of York County. Here are just a few reasons why I oppose this rezoning request.

• Impact on our natural resources: On April 17, American Rivers designated the Catawba River as the nation's most endangered river. Uncontrollable growth in the Charlotte region (and I assume that also covers York County), has put a strain on this river. This region is suffering a historic drought, so why on earth would we even think about building more homes and businesses when our water supply is in peril? More growth will just make the problem much worse.

More new homes

• New homes for sale: On any Saturday or Sunday, you can find sign after sign after sign along Highways 49, 161, 55, 274 and 557 advertising new subdivisions and new homes for sale. Did I miss the announcement that there was a housing shortage in York County?

• More shopping centers: As of this writing, there are two WalMarts being built within a few miles of each other. And it is safe to assume there will be other retailers that will occupy space at these centers. There's a shopping center next to the Bi-Lo on S.C. 49. This complex is nowhere near being completed. Some time ago, there was a tract on S.C. 5 that was rezoned to Planned Development. This $50 million project is for a mix of retail and residential space. That project hasn't even gotten off the ground, and now we're looking at developing another piece of land! Has anybody thought about the traffic that will be generated if this land gets developed as planned? S.C. 49 is a two-lane road, and I am not aware of any plans to widen this road.

Born in Miami

I was born and raised in Miami, Fla., and prior to moving here in 1996, I would spend my vacations in York County. If you know anything about Miami, you would agree with me that it is a concrete jungle. Visiting York County was like going to heaven. I enjoyed the small-town charm, the beautiful trees and the rural ambiance. Returning to Miami, I would find myself tensing up way before I would reach my destination. York is where I chose to move after retiring, and I plan on living here for the rest of my life.

I love this area; however, in the past several years, I have noticed an explosion of building in this county. I moved here to get away from a concrete jungle. Many of the people I have met over the years are transplants from other parts of the country. They, too, moved here to get away from the rat race. Never once have I heard them say, "I can't wait for more houses and shopping centers to be built! I miss congested roads." Even the people I have met who were born and raised in this area lament the building boom.

We don't need to be another Charlotte. The York County Council will hold a public hearing on Monday to consider this rezoning request. On York County's website -- yorkcountygov.com -- there is a map that shows the tract being considered for rezoning. Search on Planning and Development, click on the rezonings link, then click on 08-28 details. Until you see a map of the tract in question, you cannot fully realize the impact of this rezoning. If you feel as I do, please make a point of attending this public hearing.