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035 Planning Board member Wilson inquired of Mr. Walter if he were testifying that, in his opinion, this development would diminish the value of his property and Mr. Walter responded yes. Commissioner Carey inquired about the distance of Mr. Walter's property from the proposed development and the response from Mr. Walter was approximately 3000 feet. Charley Bumpass, property owner to the north (72 acres adjoining proposed development) , testified that he felt that he would lose the use of his property. He expressed concern about transient populations with no pride in home ownership. He felt there was potential for great individual residential development and that the proposed development would be destroying the tax value. Peggy Bauer, resident on Craig Road, had several letters from neighbors who were unable to attend the public hearing. She also read a letter from a realtor (Joan Austin) which stated that a mobile home park would not maintain or enhance the value of single family homes in and area. Ms. Bauer also expressed concern with traffic. Planning Board member Kizer inquired if the letter was signed and Bauer responded yes. Willhoit inquired of the attorney whether the signed letter was suffi- cient or if the person must be present and sworn in. Gledhill responded that this was hearsay, and an out-of-court statement offered for the truth in the statement. It was objectionable, but if there was no objection to it, it could be considered as evidence. Jeff Hale, a resident at 6512 Craig Road, stated that he lived approxi- mately one-half mile from the current mobile home park. He stated that in his opinion the property values would not be enhanced by the mobile home park and his preference was for single-family homes. He also cited problems with noise and dirt bikes in regard to the current mobile home park. Margaret Umstead, resident of 5808 Craig Road, noted there were already traffic problems on Craig Road that she considered hazardous. She expressed concern with theft and noise from dirt bikes. Phil Post was then sworn as a represetative for the applicant. He presented a revised site plan and stated residents had received copies of it two weeks ago. He stated the applicant meets all requirements and accepts and will comply with the 23 conditions recommended by staff. He believes this revised site plan meets all the conditions in the staff comments plus one other comment. NC DOT reviewed the plan and noted they would prefer only one entrance onto Craig Road. They felt this would be sufficient for the size of the tract. The applicant had two entrances shown on the plan thinking this would possibly be an advantage for such as emergency vehicles access. DOT sees this as a low volume traffic generator with an estimated 173 trips per day. The applicant had revised the plan to show one access.