Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
property on those areas. I haven't had time to check the zoning on that. I don't know if Mr. <br /> Rooks has, but I have not. <br /> Then today, again visiting the site, I was able to basically support the same pictures that <br /> you are seeing there, and I won't expound on that. <br /> David Rooks: So did you visit every lot in the subdivision adjacent to the solar farm in <br /> Goldsboro that was the subject matter of the applicant's appraiser's testimony. <br /> Bill Stafford: Yes sir, I did. <br /> David Rooks: And from each of those lots that you visit, did you look out to see if you could <br /> observe the solar field? <br /> Bill Stafford: Yes sir, I did. <br /> David Rooks: And were you able to see the solar field from any of the lots you visited today? <br /> Bill Stafford: No, I was not. <br /> David Rooks: Now based on your knowledge and experience as an appraiser, do you have an <br /> opinion as to whether the solar farm, as proposed and if built, would maintain or enhance the <br /> value of the contiguous properties on Cascade Drive. <br /> Bill Stafford: In my opinion it goes into the discussion, which you have heard mainly a lot <br /> about, of the external obsolescence factors that affect value which are outside the subject <br /> property line, the subject being what we are really appraising or talking about. And I am of the <br /> opinion that it would have a negative impact. <br /> David Rooks: So is it your opinion that the solar farm, if approved according to the plans, <br /> would not maintain or enhance the value of the contiguous properties? <br /> Bill Stafford: It would not maintain or enhance the contiguous properties. <br /> David Rooks: Are you prepared to prepare a written report if given the opportunity to do so? <br /> Bill Stafford: Yes sir. <br /> David Rooks: I tender him for cross. <br /> Michael Fox: Mr. Stafford, my name is Mike Fox. We've got two microphones here, so we've <br /> got a little space. I understand that you indicated you were only retained or I assumed you were <br /> hired by a neighbor. Is that correct? <br /> Bill Stafford: I was hired by the association, homeowners association, correct. <br /> Michael Fox: Okay, and that just occurred today, so you've had limited time to delve into this. <br /> Bill Stafford: That is correct. <br />