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Pam Davis: They don't exist in Orange County. Michael Fox: No, you didn't say— My question was if you knew about those now, would you consider them in your appraisal. Pam Davis: If they were in Orange County, and they were relevant, yes. Michael Fox: So if there was one in Chatham County you would consider that like it was on the moon. Pam Davis: No, I would consider the data and what it could show me. Michael Fox: So are you aware now that there are numerous residential single family properties that are located adjacent to existing solar farms that could have been analyzed to see whether or not there was any negative impact on property? Pam Davis: If you are talking statewide and nationwide, yes. If you are talking, Orange County... Michael Fox: But it's your opinion, you don't feel like it was necessary to look at those to come to your opinion? Pam Davis: No Michael Fox: Are you aware that there is a large nationwide study of the impact of these wind turbines and the impact on property values on homes within their view shed. Pam Davis: I saw what was included in the preliminary submission about a wind farm study that talked about values within a ten mile radius. Michael Fox: Did you examine that study? Pam Davis: I did, but that would be like saying does this solar farm impact the value in Carrboro. Its ten miles away. Michael Fox: So you think— it's your professional opinion that the only relevant comps are the ones in the neighborhood. Pam Davis: No, not the only relevant comps. But, a wind farm isn't a solar farm, and we don't have wind farms. And a study with a ten mile radius can show anything. Michael Fox: Well what you are assuming in your conclusion is that the solar farm is going to be an adverse condition, a negative view, correct? Pam Davis: Yes. Michael Fox: Did you test that assumption at all on any other known solar farms and sales next to it, or is that just an assumption on your part? Pam Davis: It's an assumption on my part.