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3 concerns and the developer indicated his intention to move and pave Baldwin Road provided he could obtain NCDOT approval. The preferred realignment of Baldwin Road was to connect it with Lawrence Road, as shown generally on the Hillsborough Thoroughfare Plan. However, the connection of the rights-of-way for the two roads depended on whether right-of-way could be obtained to realign Lawrence Road. Planning Board Recommendation The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan for Black Walnut Farm, using the existing Baldwin Road. In a separate motion, the Planning Board unanimously recommended that Planning Staff work with NCDOT in obtaining approval to move Baldwin Road farther to the east, away from the Baldwin property and that the Board of Commissioners attempt, in all ways, to move up in priority, the paving of Baldwin Road. Board of Commissioners - January 17, 1995 The Board of Commissioners considered the subdivision on January 17, 1995. A sketch of two possible alignments of Baldwin Road was presented by the Staff. One alignment would shift Baldwin Road somewhat to the east, allowing the right-of-way to be located on the applicant's property. The other alignment would shift Baldwin Road even farther to the east, where it could eventually be connected with Lawrence Road. The latter alignment was indicated as the most desirable, but would involve dedication of right-of-way for Lawrence Road, on the south side of St. Mary's Road, which is beyond the control of the applicant. The alignment along the western property line of the property of the applicant would be preferable to the existing location of Baldwin Road, and could be accomplished by the applicant. It was recommended that the right-of-way along the western boundary be dedicated and the road constructed in this location. The applicant, however, took the position that he should be able to use the existing Baldwin Road because it is a public road, and was opposed to any requirement to dedicate a new right- of-way or pave Baldwin Road. However, the applicant offered, at the Planning Board meetings, to realign Baldwin Road onto his property, and to construct it to NCDOT paved road standards, provided he could do so through the property owner participation paving program with NCDOT. The Board of Commissioners tabled action on the subdivision and directed Staff to provided additional information regarding the issue of Baldwin Road.