From: Tom Pyper

Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 1:32 AM

To: robert.karge@eastonmd.com

Subject: Easton's Moratorium Issue

In response to the ongoing moratorium issue, I wanted to take a few minutes

to express my support for the Easton Commons development. My wife and I

have attended several of the town meetings held in regards to this issue and

felt that the representation at those meetings did not reflect the true

long-term needs and desires of those of us who live, work, and raise

families here in Easton.

Having been born and raised here on the eastern shore, I was very fortunate

to be able to come back "home" and raise my own family here as well. Life

has changed a lot since I was a young boy here on the shore, but I don't

find that those changes have had any adverse affects on my life today. In

fact, many of those opposed to the recent issues are reaping the benefits of

those changes.

Many times, my work here on the shore requires me to travel throughout the

U.S., having an opportunity to see many of the beautiful cities our country

has to offer. It quickly becomes clear that these cities have found a way to

bring convenience and selection to their communities without compromising

the beauty of their landscapes. I often find myself driving through

communities, not realizing that behind those beautifully landscaped roadways

lies even more beautifully landscaped shopping areas, filling every need

imaginable.

It can be done and I believe Easton Commons provides our community with that

same opportunity.

It only takes a moment to look at the alternative and realize we're headed

in the wrong direction should the PUD approach not be approved. The

property at the corner of Chapel Road and Rt.50 has been approved for

commercial development since 1986. My understanding is that it was

originally approved for commercial use to encourage the development of large

businesses on that property.

After fourteen years of waiting, it is inevitable that the property will be

developed. Should we "blow" this opportunity to have a well conceived, well

landscaped, aesthetically pleasing development be a part of our community,

the alternative, which the landowners and developers have every right to

proceed with, will most certainly replicate the "Glen Burnie-style"

development everyone has expressed a great deal of concern over. The point

is, we have a very simple choice here. The property will be developed. The

landowners invested in that land fourteen years ago with the intention of

developing it.

This community now has the opportunity to either gain from their investment

or suffer the consequences of it's alternative.

I would encourage those opposed to this project to open their eyes and try

to fully understand the impact of their decision.

Make no mistake, once you fully understand the issues, approving Easton

Commons is clearly the right choice!

Respectfully yours,