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01;3 7 because there are some parcels in that area that could benefit from better access. He continued that they did not feel it would be good to stubout to the south since it is an established residential area and also a very low area where a retention pond is proposed. He felt a stubout to the east is more appropriate, particularly since utilities will be extended to the east. Mr. Murray noted that one of the requests or recommendations was for a transit stop. He indicated there were several areas that could accommodate that request. He continued that the request for a 75 -foot buffer and plantings between the ballfields and the properties could also be easily accommodated. Mr. Murray spoke to the concern regarding the mountain laurel. He stated that efforts will be made to preserve that in the recreation area and they would support a relocation program for the mountain laurel that falls into roadways and lots. While he was not sure that mountain laurel would survive relocation, he indicated he would seek assistance from the Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill to aid in this project. Efforts will be made to use the mountain laurel plants on site. In regard to the concern with parking, he indicated the developer would lace to see less parking and residents walking to the park. However, they could do it either way and address staffs concern. In regard to soil limitations, he agreed with the information provided but noted that this is an issue that can be overcome with a little more cost to the developer for construction. Katz expressed concern with the need for access for the back lots to the park. Mr. Murray responded that a sidewalk could be constructed to go around the lots to the park. Katz continued asking if the developer would consider reserving some lots for houses in a lower price range. Mr. Murray responded that he would relay this concern to the developer agreeing that it would make homes available to more people. Barrows asked if the developer would bear the cost of relocating the mountain laurel plants and the response was they would be willing to do what would be considered reasonable to help take care of the relocation. Andrews asked about the time frame to buildout. Mr. Murray responded that the development is scheduled to be completed in five phases. Probably a year of development for each phase and seven to eight years for complete development. Searles asked about the response to the concern of turn lanes on Lawrence Road. Lary Meisner of Kimley -Horn Associates responded to this concern. He stated that four different intersections were reviewed for the study: Lawrence Road and 70 Business, 70 Business and 70 Bypass to the east, Lawrence Road and Old NC 10 and Old NC 10 and NC 86. All of the intersections are operating at acceptable or good levels of service during peak hours except for Old NC 10 and NC 86. There is a lengthy delay turning from Old NC 10 onto NC 86. Mr. Meisner noted that The Institute of Transportation Engineers figures for daily and peak hours were used to determine the impact of this subdivision on the roads and the result was that all of the intersections with the