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organization could take on the responsibility for the open space, if it is found to be environmentally significant. One citizen stated her opposition to the 1,200 to 1,300 square foot homes that Mr. Freeland said are likely to be built. She was reminded that the first homes in the existing Wildwood subdivision were even smaller - in the 900 to 1,000 square foot range. Mr. Greenberg stated his opposition to Lots #1 -4 and 8 -10 on the concept plan. He said that drainage problems would worsen if these lots were developed. Another citizen asked if any improvements would be made to the existing subdivision as a result of developing Wildwood West. Mr. Freeland said it would depend on the engineering study and planning requirements, but reiterated his desire not to adversely affect the existing homes. One citizen spoke of her 14.5 years of residence in Wildwood. She was one of the original residents, and saw a pond filled and homes built on top of it. She was very concerned about the slipshod construction of the area, and said that so many of the problems have existed for years. Despite the concerns expressed by residents, nothing has been in all this time to make any improvements. Other citizens agreed when she stated that she was not opposed to anyone developing their own land, but that she just wants to see the job done right, and not have a bad effect on the existing neighborhood. Mr. Martin gave a prepared statement. He has served on the Town of Hillsborough Planning Board, and is familiar with the development process. He is very concerned about the proposed Wildwood West subdivision, particularly the traffic. Wildwood's streets are very narrow. He is concerned about the safety of the neighborhood children from the increased traffic. He recently was able to get NCDOT to make some repairs to the streets. The Wildwood HOA was able to persuade the Town of Hillsborough to remove Oakdale Drive Extension from their Thoroughfare Plan, but now he is worried about the impact of the proposed Wildwood West on George Anderson Drive. The drainage problems are well documented. Mr. Martin read from the "Intent" section of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the protection of the "public health, safety, and welfare." He implored the Planning Department to do the best job they can to ensure the proposed development is done right. Mr. Greenberg gave a brief slide presentation, showing the drainage problems that are occurring in Wildwood. Steve Yuhasz recommended meeting on -site with the Tony Whitaker, a civil engineer who will be preparing the engineering specifications for Wildwood West, and with citizens from Wildwood, who can point out specific areas where drainage problems occur. Mr. Martin offered to organize some citizens to meet with Mr. Yuhasz. Mr. Belk closed the Neighborhood Information Meeting, by again thanking everyone who attended. He said that this had been a positive exchange of information. It had been a constructive dialogue, and an example of how the Neighborhood Information Meeting meets the goals of the subdivision ordinance by getting citizens involved early the development process. The Wildwood West Concept Plan is the sixth Flexible Development Concept Plan presented in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997, and the thirteenth concept plan submitted since the Subdivision Ordinance was revised in 1996.