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all Hollow Rock Access Area Master Plan September 2009 VIII. Issues for Further Study A. Coordination of Site Management Management of the 75 -acre property will require a coordinated effort among the project partners —both during the interim period and after the site is -open for public use. A detailed Management Plan should be developed that includes the inter - jurisdictional roles and responsibilities for park development, operation and stewardship. The Committee should continue as an advisory board for the park with meetings twice annually or as needed. B. Closing of Pickett Road The Committee evaluated the pros and cons of closing the gravel section of Pickett Road to through traffic, and determined that closing the road would provide significant benefits to the park, including a) improved park design , b) improved visitor safety, c) reduced development costs, and d) reduced impacts on the natural environment and historic /archaeological resources. Durham and Orange counties should consider closing a section of Pickett Road (as recommended by the Committee) in cooperation with the NC Department of Transportation. C. Further Cultural and Archaeological Discovery Recent cultural and archaeological surveys of the property revealed a great deal of useful information for the park design and potential site interpretation. The survey also determined that the site may contain additional archaeological resources of high significance. Portions of the property should remain available for further archaeological surveys in cooperation with the NC Department of Cultural Resources, and perhaps some of that work could occur prior to the construction of new facilities and opening of the park. D. Potential Acquisition of the TLC Property The Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) purchased 2.6 acres in 2002 with the intent of establishing the Hollow Rock Access Area. The local government partners should consider acquiring the TLC property (as recommended by the Committee) and determine whether the existing house would be useful for the park. E. Improving Public Access to the Park The Committee heard considerable public interest in facilitating public access to the site. Durham and Orange counties should consider potential road improvements, including an Erwin Road sidewalk from Forest View Elementary School and a bike lane on Pickett Road. F. Relocating the old Hollow Rock Store The owners of the former Hollow Rock Store have offered the building to the park and the "Friends of Hollow Rock Store" intend to raise funds for the relocation and renovation of the building within the park. It may be necessary 17