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4I# 5 materials previously submitted as evidence and that if it is considered applicable to the discussion it can be considered evidence. Ed Johnson indicated he had consulted a tree book on the average heights of trees common to the area. Although he did not survey actual tree heights around the site, the terrain slopes downward off the southern end and is flat and wooded at the northern end. He displayed a drawing showing the relationship between the height of a tree and the approach departure slope. Given a 100 foot tall tree, Johnson maintained the area out 2000 feet must be controlled for the heights of objects. Johnson cited the letter from the Manager to Bruce Matthews dated February 19, 1982, stating "objective. . . if public takeover is necessary. . . federal funds for the purpose." He also cited a January 26, 1982 letter from Bruce Matthews regarding requirements in which he advises the more stringent requiremens in case of federal funding or a conversion to instrument approach. He also cited the March 5, 1982 letter from Howard Robinson. Johnson continued, citing a letter from George Warren, FAA Airport District Office, Georgia, dated December 11, 1980, in which Warren indicates that the plan submitted were agreeable but that the comments expire in 1982 if the airport has not been constructed by that time. A letter from Leon Harrison dated November 20, 1980, indicates the determination expires in two years if the airport is not in operation by that time. Johnson asked if these permits had been regranted. Johnson expressed concern about whether Buck Mountain can do what it says it can do and the consequences of achieving or not achieving their objective. Johnson discussed the costs of constructing and operating Midway Airport, suggesting that the cost would be $1.5 million spread over the proposed hangars, resulting in the creation of condominium hangars at the cost of . $20,000 each. He felt it was appropriate to ask if this was financially viable and what would be the county response to failure of the private operation. Gordon asked if fire services can be provided at an adequate level via NC 54 and if the road miles involved exceed four miles. Ed Johnson: No, the department could send one tanker and call for mutual aid. If Teer Road access can be used it permits the dispatch of more than one piece of equipment and mutual aid as well. Alice Gordon inquired if the request for fire access cannot be granted must the request for modification be denied. Rick Cannity responded that the Board of Commissioners must decide if the information supplied indicates that adequate fire protection is available. Gordon asked Johnson if the fire access recommended was necessary for the permit to be granted. Johnson replied tht it was a matter of the degree of protection desired and that the Teer Road Access would provide better protection. Commissioner Willhoit inquired about the Meadowcrest access. Johnson indicated it would come off of Teer Road and extend 1/10 of a mile. Commissioner Whitted asked if it was an all weather road. Johnson did not know. Commissioner Willhoit indicated, based on the evidence, a fire access longer than four miles might not enjoy a lower rating for fire insurance. Ed Johnson indicated tht Horace Williams does not allow touch and go landings for safety and noise reasons and that there also was a risk of accidents with these operations, especially with a shortened runway. Commissioner Willhoit asked if any additional equipment would be needed if the only fire access was via NC 54. Ed Johnson indicated probably yes, but he 1-hc Rn=rA of nirwf-+Arq. 9P a1Rn indicated that the