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ATTACHMENT 2 10 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT <br /> Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director <br /> f <br /> Administration 131 W. Margaret Lane <br /> (919) 245-2575 1i L 4z P O Box 8181 <br /> (919) 644-3002 (FAX) Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> www.co.orange.nc.us <br /> Aft, <br /> + "� 3 <br /> October 8, 2012 <br /> Marc L. Hamel, Rail Environmental Manager <br /> NC DOT Rail Division <br /> Environmental and Planning Branch <br /> 1553 Mail Service Center <br /> Raleigh, NC 27699-1553 <br /> Subject: Request for scoping comments related to the proposed private crossing <br /> closure with the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR)/Norfolk Southern (NS) <br /> Railway at Gorgon Thomas Drive (TIP No. P-44051), Greenbriar Drive <br /> (TIP No. P-4405J), and Byrdsville Road (TIP No. P-4405K) in Orange <br /> County <br /> Dear Mr. Hamel: <br /> The Orange County Planning & Inspections Department has performed a preliminary <br /> review of the three proposed private crossing closures with the NCRR/NS Railway <br /> referenced above, and offers the following scoping comments. <br /> IN GENERAL: <br /> 1 . Orange County Planning Department has had insufficient time to ascertain <br /> potential impacts of proposed road layouts. We hope that the process will allow <br /> future opportunities for a more thorough and in-depth review prior to any final <br /> rerouting decisions. Planning staff also requires additional time to coordinate its <br /> review with other County departments and the Town of Hillsborough. <br /> 2. Orange County Planning staff has had insufficient time to review the proposed <br /> private crossing closures with Police, Fire and EMS departments for concerns <br /> regarding any impacts with regard to emergency response. <br /> 3. County regulations establish thresholds for specific classification of roadways to <br /> serve parcels. Any replacement right-of-way for said existing lots will have to <br />