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14 <br /> Hollow Rock Access Area Master Plan September 2009 <br /> 10.The former Hollow Rock Store building would bean asset to the future park. It <br /> could be used to help educate visitors about the history of the site and the <br /> °° " intend raise <br /> neighboring community. The Friends of Hollow Rock Store ante d to <br /> 9 9 <br /> of the building in the ark (Appendix 9 . <br /> funds for the relocation and renovation g p ( pp ) <br /> 11.There are many pros and cons to closing the gravel section of Pickett Road to <br /> through traffic, but closing the road would be better for the park and its users. <br /> The process for closing a road is difficult, however, so the master plan should <br /> en and closed. <br /> consider both scenarios: Pickett Road open <br /> VI. Public Outreach and Input <br /> Special meetings were held by the Master Plan Committee to receive public input both <br /> before and after working on the design of the Hollow Rock Access Area. <br /> A community Open House was held on February 28, 2008 at the New Hope <br /> Improvement Center. Approximately 45 citizens were presented with an overview of <br /> the site, including the many opportunities and constraints that would influence the <br /> comments and ideas for the kinds of facilities they <br /> park. People provided design of the pa p <br /> p <br /> wanted at the future park, including a "dot voting" exercise to identify preferences. <br /> The results indicated a strong preference toward a park theme focused on the natural <br /> and cultural heritage of the area. Facilities that received the most votes were hiking <br /> trails, paved loop trail, restroom, and opportunities for environmental education. Most <br /> people expressed interest in closing Pickett Road to through traffic. A complete list of <br /> p ex p <br />� co mments (verbal and written) from the Open House is provided as Appendix A. <br /> � s � <br /> a M'" "'soy R. <br /> n. <br /> Y—` 'u°`a �"" <br /> Y t <br /> I, <br /> `e <br /> F <br /> exr X44=a `' <br /> ICI <br />