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75 <br /> and had not received anything for it. He had given <br /> the developer of Cornwallis Hills a strip of land <br /> for a power line easement. He felt he had treated <br /> everyone as he would like to be treated. Mr. Rippy <br /> continued that the man had said he didn't care what <br /> Mr. Rippy did on his property except he did not want <br /> him to cut the trees. Mr. Rippy indicated his <br /> response was that the man's house was built right <br /> up to his property line and that he would continue <br /> to timber his property. At that point, someone was <br /> called who came out with a deputy and told Mr. Rippy <br /> he would have to stop timbering and he did stop. He <br /> continued that he did receive permission to clear <br /> cut the property but he chose not to do so. He did <br /> wish his property could all be included in the EDD, <br /> and he did hope the Planning Board would accept the <br /> recommendation as presented by the Planning Staff. <br /> Juanita Sturdivant, Old NC 86 resident, stated that <br /> her property is in the middle of the upper section. <br /> She expressed concern that the statement had been <br /> made that money was the objective of the residents. <br /> She noted that she intended to stay in her home as <br /> long as possible; she did not desire to move. But, <br /> if she did have to move she wanted the best price <br /> for her property just as the residents of Cornwallis <br /> Hills would want. She indicated that she felt that <br /> her group should be willing to take less for their <br /> properties so that Cornwallis Hills residents could <br /> have what they want regardless of the loss of <br /> others. <br /> Ms. Sturdivant continued that the area being <br /> considered is such a small percentage that it would <br /> not create sufficient increase in traffic to cause <br /> more safety concerns. She felt it was not fair, <br /> with just 100 feet between the Old NC 86 residents <br /> and EDD Primary I. not to at least allow what has <br /> been presented by the Planning Staff. It is less <br /> than they wanted but they are willing to accept the <br /> recommendation. <br /> Pamela Rippy, Cornwallis Hills resident, stated that <br /> the reason she had moved to the area was the easy <br /> access to I-40 and I-85 and the beauty of the area <br /> along Old NC 86. She expressed sympathy for the <br /> homeowners and appreciation for the way they had <br /> maintained the beauty of the area that Cornwallis <br /> Hills residents can share. She did not wish the area <br /> to become more commercial, wanted it to be secondary <br /> in order to maintain the beauty of the area. She <br /> said it was sad that it seemed to be "us vs. them" . <br /> Cindy Mihok asked that the Planning Board not look <br />