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2 1. To develop recommendations of uses to be allowed within different areas of the Hollow Rock Access area. 2. To develop recommendations of facilities to be available within different areas of the Hollow Rock Access area and proposed locations for said facilities. 3. To provide suggestions on priority phasing for recommended facilities. 4. To hold public input meetings on the recommended uses and facilities. The attached Master Plan is the result of the Master Plan Committee's work. The plan includes an overview of the process, background and history, public outreach, findings and recommendations for development of the public access area in phases to serve the purposes selected by the advisory group, created after multiple public meetings to solicit input, and discussion of constraints and opportunities on the site. Proposed future park amenities will include a small parking lot and restroom building, hiking trails and educational opportunities, and the return of the historic "Hollow Rock Store" to its original site. One step already taken, outside of the master plan process, is the organization of a "Friends of the Hollow Rock Store" group that is working to raise funds for the building's move and renovation. The Master Plan includes the following specific priority facility recommendations: • Phase 1 includes trails with some stream crossings, an ADA loop trail, educational and entrance signage, parking, bike racks, temporary restrooms, a picnic area, the old Hollow Rock Store building (relocated to the site), and use of the 2.6 -acre Triangle Land Conservancy property. • Phase 2 would occur if and when Pickett Road (which bisects the site) is closed, and would include additional parking, permanent restrooms, loops, trails (and stream crossings) and a gate on Pickett Road. More detail on these facilities may be found in the Proposed Master Plan map included on page 15 (bottom) of the Plan document (page 19 of this entire abstract package). There are some key issues that will require resolution by the elected boards that own the site before facility development or future activities can occur: 1. Pickett Road: Pickett Road bisects the Hollow Rock Access Area. After substantial discussion, including information gathered from NCDOT and the regional and local transportation staff, the Master Plan Committee noted in its findings that the access area would function better with the road closed to through traffic, but notes that this decision is one that requires further review and discussion. As such, the Master Plan is designed so that Phase 1 assumes an open road, and Phase 2 assumes the road is closed. 2. Construction, Operation and Management: The Hollow Rock Access Area includes land in two counties, owned by four different landowners (Orange County, Durham County, Triangle Land Conservancy and the Town of Chapel Hill). The interlocal agreement that governed the acquisition and master planning of the property does not address how the property would be constructed or managed. Further discussions are needed among the owners on how these activities would proceed. At present, no funds have been allocated for facility construction or operation and maintenance.