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The developer has agreed to provide access to her property at all times. The second issue is that there is a <br />hedgerow on the property that has some native wildlife. She would like the hedgerow to be protected to the <br />highest degree possible. The third issue has to do with the drainage and that water on this site be contained <br />as much as possible. There is a small portion of roadway that will flow down Nine Gates towards Jones Ferry <br />Road. There was also a resident adjacent to Jones Ferry Road, Mr. Delos O'Daniel that was concerned that <br />the roadway widening would disturb the image of Jones Ferry Road. The applicant, Kim Henry, has met with <br />Mr. O'Daniel and he is now satisfied that the widening would not affect his property adversely. <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the kind of septic systems that were proposed for each lot. <br />Craig Benedict said that he would check with staff on this. <br />Commissioner Brown asked how much of the property was in both of the watersheds. Craig <br />Benedict said that there were seven lots within the University Lake watershed. <br />Lucy Harber, from Turkey Run Subdivision, said that the development was not in keeping with the <br />character of the surrounding neighborhoods. She said that it was considerably more dense than what was <br />typical in that area. She said that she had always assumed that University Lake and the rural buffer <br />protected them from developments with this density. If the purpose of the rural buffer is to compress denser <br />development closer to the city center, then it is an odd quirk that permits denser development just outside the <br />buffer boundaries. She said that this subdivision would have very large houses on lots that are less than one <br />acre. She hopes that the new comprehensive plan far the County will prevent this type of development in the <br />future. She encouraged the County to continue examining the impact that this type of development has on <br />the quality of life in the rural parts of the County, and in particular, on the immediate neighbors who are <br />present tonight. <br />Lynn Cax said that the thing she is most concerned about is density. She has 17.5 acres counting <br />the adjacent lot. Her soil does not drain very well. She is very concerned about the drainage. She is <br />concerned that the water runoff will disturb the impervious surface. She wonders about any recourse she <br />may have if her property was flooded. She made reference to her letter that addresses other concerns she <br />has with this project. <br />Delos O'Daniel said that his first reaction to the development was the traffic impact. He is also <br />concerned about one of the old cemeteries that is adjacent to the road. He said that the turn lane would go <br />out into his pasture. He has lived in this area for 45 years. He said that he was told that the turn lane would <br />be built on the state right-of-way. He is seeking assurance from the County Commissioners that there would <br />be no destruction of his property along the edge if the turn lane was constructed. He has a driveway that <br />drops off to Jones Ferry Road and he is concerned about flooding. He has a hump on his driveway to <br />prevent flooding and he is worried about maintaining this if the turn lane comes into it. He wants to maintain <br />some of the big trees on his property. He is asking that the County Commissioners protect his property. <br />Geoffrey Gledhill said his assumption is that none of the work would be done by DOT but would <br />be done by private contractors. If anyone trespasses on private property they can be held responsible for <br />any damage to property. Regarding the trees, DOT requires the entire right-of-way to be cleared presently. <br />He said that if the trees were in the right-of-way, they would have to come down. <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the access road easement into the property and Craig <br />Benedict said that this exists to access the back 94 acres. He made reference to some undeveloped <br />properties in the east. During staff review, they asked for an access paint to the properties. The attorney far <br />the property owner said that her intention is to leave it to some conservancy in the future. If this property is <br />given to a conservancy, and the conservancy does not want an access, then it can be removed. It will remain <br />preserved until the property falls into the hands of a conservancy. <br />Several more questions were answered satisfactorily by Craig Benedict. <br />Janice 5ensy from Turkey Run subdivision brought up two concerns. She is concerned about the <br />size of the lots and the size of the homes. She said that a lot of wildlife would be displaced. She supports <br />the connected wildlife corridors that have been discussed. She is also concerned about the traffic impact on <br />Jones Ferry Road. The traffic is already dangerously heavy. She would like to see development done <br />responsibly with the wildlife taken into consideration. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that, with a tie Planning Board vote, there should be a resolution to <br />approve and a resolution to deny with the appropriate language. She requested the two resolutions. <br />Kim Henry, agent for Builders' Marketing Group, Inc., said that the tie vote of the Planning Board <br />was not for the preliminary plan but was for the requirement of the construction of the left-turn lane. She said <br />that the motion was to oppose the construction of the left-turn lane. <br />