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PUBLIC COMMENTS Roy Roth spoke representing the Stoneycreek Neighborhood Association. He spoke to one site on map five. He read into the record a letter from the Stoneybrook Neighborhood Association, which is incorporated herein by reference. In summary, the association has some concerns about the potential school site designated as "Site 18c." This site is immediately adjacent to New Hope Elementary and A. L. Stanback Middle School. Their concerns are that the 46-acre site would not be sufficient for a high quality high school. Also, three schools adjacent to each other would create major traffic challenges. A high school on the proposed site would be adjacent to and back up to residential neighborhoods. Site 18c was recently reforested following Hurricane Fran and clearing it for a school would seriously impact the area environmentally, and placing a third school on this site seems incompatible with the spirit of the Stoneycreek small area plan. He requested that site 18c be reevaluated and withdrawn as a potential new school site. Emily Villanova made reference to 23c, 16b, 25c, and 11 a on map five. One of the main considerations she has is Old NC 10 and the roadway, which is not adequate far additional traffic. If the road had to be widened, she would lose all of her road frontage because her house is so close to the road. She is very concerned about the impact that a school or multiple schools would have on this area. Gene Bell said that there were some sites like 11 a and 16b that would work best when considered together. Dorothy Bane said that her concern was how the County would pay for the school sites. She made reference to the impact of $.00829 per hundred dollars of property valuation. She suggested bringing in big business that would pay big tax dollars. Kevin Hunt voiced his opposition to the proposed school sites on 17c, 19c, 21 c, and 13b. He is not interested in living next to a school. He is afraid that the value of his property might decrease. These sites are designated on map #4. Don DeBlanc lives on Mt. Herman Church Road. Lots 16b and 11a are also tied to a piece of land that has now been proposed far a group home. He said that the school board should recognize this. Edward Hill made reference to map #5, sites 16b and 11 a. He is an adjacent property owner on Live Oak Trail. He said that his concern would be traffic. He has lived in this area for two years. There have been at least three accidents in the sharp curve on Mt. Herman Church Road since he has lived there. He is also aware of at least two accidents at the corner of Old NC 10 and Mt. Herman Church Road. He requests that the County Commissioners consider removing 16b. He is concerned that the regulations do not stipulate haw long the school board has to consider a site if it is interested. Dennis LaRue lives on Live Oak Trail and is greatly concerned about the traffic in this area along Mt. Herman Church Road and Old NC 10. He has seen a lot of accidents in this area. He asked if any consideration had been given to interested parties who may want to sell property for a school. Geoffrey Gledhill said that there is nothing in this process that speaks to condemnation. That decision would have to be made by the school board. Valleri Reames lives on St. Mary's Road. She made reference to sites 26c, 22c, 19a, and 14e on map #4. She said that demographic planning is very important. Another concern of hers is in the process. She feels that identifying potential school sites can actually undermine the inherent value of homes in the area. She said that setting aside proposed sites was unfair. Sharlene Pilkey has major concerns about traffic in the Eno area and the transitional areas around Hillsborough. She is happy that the County is planning this far ahead. We really need to plan for the infrastructure. She said that site #26 on US 70 is a