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E:] Easements, Right -of -Way Issues and Compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): The intent of the proposed project is to develop project designs that are compliant with the UDO, including the classification of roadways serving parcels. The NCDOT Right of Way Branch will ensure improved roadways are appropriately recorded with the Orange County Registrar of Deeds. The proposed designs will include sufficient right of way for proposed roadway widths, and will avoid the creation of non - conforming lot dimensions, where possible. We will also ensure proper roadway names are identified and recorded. Roadway Access and Circulation: • The improvements will be planned to maintain access to all affected properties, including the property (PIN 9873 -64 -6782) located at 2370 NC Highway 86 South. During right of way acquisition, NCDOT will account for established land use buffer requirements. • Consistent with Article 10 of the UDO, acess at the rear of residences along the improved Walter Clark Road will not be permitted. This will prevent double - frontage lots. • During right of way acquisition, NCDOT would negotiate with Duke University concerning any property required along the edge of Duke Forest. • The chain link fencing along the rear property boundaries along Walter Clark Road will be replaced if impacted. Roadway Design Standards: • New access roads are proposed between Greenbriar Drive and Spruce Pine Trail, and between Walter Clark Drive and the Byrdsville Mobile Home Park road. These two roads will be built to NCDOT standards. • Other improvements include the extension of private driveways similar in form to existing driveways. These will remain private roads. • Proposed roadways will comply with NCDOT standards for flood damage prevention, stream buffers, storm water management and erosion control as well as impervious surface limits. • Side drainage ditches will be incorporated into the roadway design where warranted. • Greenbriar Drive will not be modified under the proposed project. A new access road is proposed to connect Greenbriar Drive with Spruce Pine Trail. • All proposed roadway improvements will be designed consistent with NCDOT standards. Adequate storm drainage will be designed and impacts to streams will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated. • Existing utility connections will be maintained during and after project construction. Crossing #735 199Y /MP H 48.49/ Gordon Thomas Drive (P- 4405I) The following are responses to specific comments on the Gordon Thomas Drive crossing closure (P4405I). Comment #4: Staff encourages a re- evaluation of the cost - benefit analysis and other alternatives for this closure as there are so few properties receiving access from the crossing vs. the significant impact to this private community. Response: The purpose of the project is to improve railroad and automobile safety. While costs and benefits are important factors, access to these properties will be maintained. Alternatives are being considered to provide access to the nearest public roads, while avoiding or minimizing environmental