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most appealing. Varying preferences are, as they say, "what makes the world go <br />'round." For those who want rapid growth, increasing population, and the energy <br />that comes with that, they have the option to seek out such a community; the three <br />I mentioned are but examples of many. But those of us who want what Orono has <br />traditionally been or, more correctly said, those of us who have been <br />promised (via zoning regulations) what Orono has traditionally been, should not <br />have the rug pulled out from under us. We have made our homes here, raised our <br />families here, volunteered at the schools, and made this community the center of <br />our lives. To allow our area to become a high density zone with multiple multi- <br />unit dwellings would be to set aside all that we were promised and to reject us and <br />all that we have contributed. <br />That is not overstating the point. Consider how you would react to a zoning <br />change that allowed an apartment building to be constructed next to your home or <br />neighborhood even if such a building had not been allowed when you purchased <br />your residence. It would be the breaking of a pact between a government and its <br />citizens. So how could you in good conscience sanction the requested rezoning <br />simply because it affects our neighborhood rather than yours? <br />I hope you will reflect on these brief comments, take them to heart, and do as we <br />ask: reject the request for rezoning. <br />Sincerely, <br />Richard Apple <br />2101 Sugarwood Drive