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c. Discussion by Board Members Commissioner Jacobs said that NC 57 would not be able to handle all of the school traffic and The Preserve traffic. He would like to know the status of the proposed western bypass. He said that there should be access to NC 86 from the project. Commissioner Brown asked about the number of cars generated from the project and Tim Michael said that he did not know. Discussion ensued about the traffic problems in this area. Commissioner Jacobs questioned the notion of having no internal traffic lights within the project. Tony Natelli said that he would be interested in sharing the casts in getting the lights up within the project. He asked his local partner, Michael Van Chadwick to address the traffic issue. Evelyn Lloyd asked about the number of trips through Hillsborough. Jerry Turner said that until NCDOT helps out with the Western Bypass, there would be an increase through town and build out would occur in ten years. Tony Natelli said that to same degree no dollars would be spent until the right voices are heard. NCDOT has to have others contact them besides the developers. Mark Sheridan asked about the analysis of the dedicated 175 acres and if it was suitable for recreation fields. Jerry Turner said that a specific analysis has not been done, but the typography was very suitable for recreation fields. Mark Sheridan asked about the anticipated range of sale prices of the homes. Tony Natelli does not know for sure because of the changing market and the length of time it will take to build the homes. He said that, in today's market, the homes would range from $150,000 up to $400,000. Mark Sheridan said that he noticed that in these types of communities that local builders and artists are shut out. He asked about the firm's approach on this. Tony Natelli said that a project of this size would have regional and local builders. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the government services center. Tony Natelli said that this was set aside in the event the County would like to locate services in this subdivision. The area that has been set aside for this is four acres. Commissioner Brown asked about the recreation area and if it would be private or open to the public. Tony Natelli said that it was intended to be only for The Preserve community. The community will be paying for it in their association fees. Commissioner Brown asked how this project would benefit the County. She sees a big impact with the traffic, the schools, no public recreation, affordable housing, etc. Tony Natelli said that there was a desire to provide housing with variable prices. He said that a planned community cuts the crime rate. He said that recreation was being provided far those who live in the community and that it would not be adding volume to the existing recreation in the County. Regarding the traffic, he said that development never precedes the need for improvements. Craig Benedict said that on February 26t" there would be a public hearing on this item. The developers will provide a water and sewer agreement. Traffic, affordable housing, and open space issues will also be discussed at this public hearing. Mayor Johnson said that the Town has a 500,000-gallon tank and there is a 12-inch water line currently located at Pathways Elementary School. The Town is in the process of paying for upsizing their capacity for waste coming into the line near Abundant Life Church. The school system bought a generator in case something goes wrong. He said that the Town has done things in anticipation of growth. He said that if something is not done with water and sewer in Hillsborough by mid-2002, there will be a major shortfall. Tony Natelli said that he would be pleased to host a delegation of elected officials to see other Natelli Communities.