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project, and the stream buffer area where existing vegetation had to be preserved in <br /> accordance with County development standards. <br /> Question: What will the price range be for the property and proposed homes? <br /> Answer. A land and development package would run approximately $500,000 to <br /> $700,000 dollars per lot. <br /> There was a general comment made that this project will increase the taxes on <br /> adjoining property. <br /> Question: Why should my taxes be used to maintain your roads? <br /> Answer. The applicant indicated property owners within the development would be <br /> paying the same taxes as adjacent property owners to maintain all public, NC DOT, <br /> maintained roadways. Local residents would not be directly responsible for paying for <br /> the roadways developed as part of this project. <br /> Question: Will you encourage the protection of existing vegetation and will you <br /> encourage green development within the project? <br /> Answer The applicant indicated they are a green certified builder who is very interested <br /> in preserving and protecting existing foliage. The applicant and the engineer reviewed <br /> the land use buffer and landscape plan denoted on the site plan again. <br /> The applicant further indicated he likes to encourage rain gardens, the use of water <br /> barrels, and innovative stormwater management systems within his developments and <br /> reiterated his company's commitment on incorporating environmentally friendly and <br /> sustainable development practices into his projects. <br /> Question: What will the setbacks be? <br /> Answer.� County development standards require a front yard setback of 40 feet, a side <br /> yard setback of 20 feet, and a rear yard setback of 20 feet. <br /> Question: Will there be street lighting installed? <br /> Answer.� Yes in accordance with County standards. The applicant indicated he would <br /> work with the residents to address their concern over street light placement. <br /> Question: What are the anticipated impacts on Alexander Drive? <br /> Answer.� There should be none as the project will access Mt. Sinai Road. According to <br /> our figures, and based on NC DOT standards, the project can be handled by the <br /> existing roadway without any off-site improvements required. <br /> Question: Will the road be paved first? <br /> Answer.� Yes. <br />