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21 <br />Mr. Barr stated that concerns about light polhition were add by the type of light f dunes <br />proposed. The ` dweboe Rum is closed on the top and sides which directs a cone of light <br />down, rather then up. <br />Ms. Qumn and Chris Lamb questioned the need for street lights, stating that existing fights in the <br />neighborhood <br />can be *seen for a long distance. <br />The applicant emphasized that security lights such as those provided by the power company wM <br />be probibited by the covenants. <br />A discussion of the right -of -way &about followed. Cameron reminded the group of the Board of <br />Com®issioners policy of neighborhoods. <br />The group also discussed enforcement of private covenants versus effar ement of zoning and <br />subdivision regnaltions. <br />Chris Lamb suggested that phases of construction could be remanged to minimise disturbance at <br />Moorefrelds Rostd <br />Mr. Evans explained that most lot buyers want to purchase the "font" lots fast, as opposed to the <br />lots at the rear of the subdivision. He added that phasing is not required. <br />Wilson Lamb asked why an entrance was not proposed on Dimmocks Mill Road. <br />Mr. Barr responded that having entrants on Moorefields Road is better in terms of traffic safety. <br />There would be less potential for conflicting traffic movements on Moorefields because <br />Dimmocks NM camas more traffic. <br />Chris Iamb questioned the safety of the western entrance on Moorefields bec mse.it is located at <br />the top of a hill. <br />Mr. Evans stated that the plans have been submitted to NCDOT for review and comment. <br />WOson Lamb said that the 40 -foot buffer on Moorefields Road was adequate, but 200 feet would <br />be better. <br />W. Evans estimated there would be a total of five street lights in the subdivision <br />Chris Lamb asked if the fights would be on a timer. He also asked how problems associated with <br />construction activity such as traft and litter could be monitored <br />Mr. Evans said that timers placed on the fights is a possibility. He strewed that because he lives <br />across Dmo®ocks Mfil Road be would be able to watch for problems with construction activity <br />and respond quickly.' <br />