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56 expertise whereby a planned development is not necessary. He stated the company does not plan to have a salvage lot. He referred to two letters from the North Carolina Forestry Division in which they suggested that the lot be clearcut and that it be planted in loblolly pines. He indicated he had obtained 650 signatures from residents of the area asking that they be allowed to rezone and erect signs. If the road needs improved, he would pay for such improvements that are necessary. He stated his intended use for the property would include a cattle barn where sales would take place when the flea market is not open. He pledged cooperation with whatever needs to be done to obtain the rezoning. Planner Susan Smith explained that the current Buckhorn Road is at level of Service "C" which is a stable flow. It would be estimated that the road, if this property is rezoned, would be at the level of service "D" which is unstable flow. McClellion commented that the property is best suited as far as access from I-85. Planning Board member Sharlene Pilkey asked how much of the land perked and McMillion commented that most of the land does perk and that no problems exist with the septic system. Sharlene Pilkey made reference to the letter from the Health Department for upgrading the septic system. McMillion indicated he received no such letter. He understands that the Health Department would have the final say on the upgrading of the system that would be needed. Sharlene Pilkey asked if the water line to the property is also one inch on Buckhorn Road and McMillion indicated the flea market is served by a well. There is a six-inch line immediately across the Interstate. He would run a 12-inch line in order to utilize a sprinkler system. Commissioner Marshall questioned the 12-inch water line being brought into an area which does not have sewer and does not perk very well. McMillion indicated the water would be reserved in case of a fire. Commissioner Marshall indicated that with a planned development, a stipulation could be attached that would require a 12-inch water line and stipulate its use. A planned development brings into a legal aspect those things that are verbally promised. Sharlene Pilkey asked why the trees were removed and McMillion explained that the trees were Virginia Pines and the forester suggested that another type of pine be planted. The forester at University of North Carolina suggested they clearcut what was originally there and plant another kind. Commissioner Marshall emphasized it was the responsibility of the owners of the property to know what the Ordinance requires as far as regulations in the MTC. The recommendation of the forester does not supercede the Zoning Ordinance. McMillion stated he felt he had a legal right to clearcut the property. If he did violate the law he did it not knowing what the law was. Commissioner Walker noted that the land is classified as forest land and was not zoned at the time the development was built. He suggested that the rezoning request be considered as a separate item and not penalize McMillion for whatever happened before Cheeks was zoned. Susan Smith indicated that the previous rezoning request from