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Commissioner Hartwell commented that Dakdale Drive Extension was=-~ important for the Hillsborough Thoroughfare Plan. He felt the roads needed to be in place as Wildwood was being completed. Chair Jacobs asked if any accident reports were available 'for the portions of Wildwood which feed onto NC 86. Collins responded that information could be provided if the hearing is continued until June 16. Jacobs asked what the changed conditions are which justify the rezoning request. Collins responded that it was not essential that there be changed conditions. The only condition that has changed is the depth of the staff analysis. Collins noted the previous Town of Hillsborough recommendation, either an R-2 or R-3 designation. The Staff recommendation is consistent with that recommendation, particularly since the Town will assume responsi- bility for services in the future. Jacobs asked that a Homeowner's Association representative be present at the public hearing if it is to be continued. Fritz Brunsen, representing the developer, stated that the R-3 zoning for clustering would allow for a greenway between the existing housing and the proposed housing. He indicated that the developer is willing to accept staff's recommendation for an R--3 classification instead of an R-4. Sandra Riley, a resident of Wildwood living on George Anderson Drive, presented concerns about existing drainage problems. She indicated efforts to contact the developer, Mr. Freeland, had been in vain, and he had made no attempt to correct current drainage problems. She complained of three to four foot deep ditches which held water constantly. She also indicated stumps and other debris were in the ditches. She urged the Board to have the developer correct these drainage problems before allowing him further "development privileges. - Tom Wilkie stated that he lived on John Breckenridge Drive and would feel the greatest impact of traffic from development of the tract in question and feared runoff problems as related to his property. He presented photos showing ditches with standing water which constituted mosquitos breeding and other health hazards for the residents. He indicated there were springs throughout the development which caused constant drainage problems for many residents. Chair Marshall asked for a report from the Manager on these issues. County Manager Ken Thompson indicated that a previous problem had been with water standing under a house due to a spring. He noted that problem had been investigated and corrected by having the developer go back and pipe the water out. Mr. Wilkie indicated he had no desire to deny anyone the opportunity to develop his property, but he did desire to have all these drainage problems corrected before more development is allowed. Chair Marshall asked for a full report from the Manager regarding the problems presented but reminded the Planning Board that its consideration of the request must be separate from the problems presented. Commissioner Carey asked if it was known whether springs are present on the section being presented for consideration. The response was that it was not known if springs were on this section. Jacobs asked why this request was not presented as a Planned Development. Collins responded that Staff felt that the Subdivision