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As the Ballentine development completes new homes, there is a continuous increase in <br /> the number of vehicles accessing Old NC 86. The proposed park outlet is configured <br /> across from the Buddhist Temple. There are also at least two other driveways/private roads <br /> outlets in this same location. (See photo.) The additional traffic turning into and out of a <br /> park entrance/exit will be dangerous. <br /> Given the above, the NTAAC recommends that traffic from Old NC 86 be limited a one way <br /> right hand turn into the park. An alternative exit route through the park via Eubanks Road <br /> would help to mitigate the growing traffic congestion along Old NC 86. There could be a <br /> safety bollard to create a way for only emergency vehicles to make a right turn out. <br /> 4. North-South Connector Road via Lake Hoqan Farms Extension: <br /> Given the above stated issues with Old NC 86, the NTAAC would like to emphasize the <br /> importance completing the North-South connector road (Lake Hogan Farms Road <br /> Extension northward to Eubanks Road) to the future well-being of the Northern Transition <br /> Area. The NTAAC has identified this road extension, which will directly link Eubanks and <br /> Homestead Roads and provide an alternate route to Old NC 86, as a project that will do <br /> much to improve traffic circulation and safety in the Northern Transition Area. Please <br /> consider making the connector one of the Commissioners' highest priorities since this <br /> would alleviate (but not in any way "fix") the already existing dangerous traffic pattern on <br /> Old NC 86. <br /> 5. Eubanks Road Relocation and Pavement: <br /> Members of the NTAAC and our neighbors are concerned about the condition of the <br /> asphalt on the extension/relocation of Eubanks Road. There are many gaps and holes in <br /> the new road as if the contractor ran out of materials. Are the Commissioners aware of this <br /> situation and what can be done to hold the contractors accountable for repaving this <br /> section of the road? What timeframe can be expected to make the road `whole'? This <br /> issue has been a concern for over a year. <br /> Amy Jeroloman asked about updates regarding the Twin Creeks Road. <br /> Chair McKee said Planning or DEAPR would respond to this request. <br /> Chair McKee said that the Board can also bring forth her concerns to the Department of <br /> Transportation (DOT) at their quarterly meetings. <br /> Commissioner Price said the Orange County Board of Commissioners had not received <br /> any advanced notice regarding the utility work either. She said some Commissioners had a <br /> meeting with PSNC representatives to request efforts to be better neighbors, and PNC said <br /> they would try to be more transparent with information. <br /> Amy Jeroloman said the development has caused a number of problems for area <br /> homes, particularly flooding issues and noise ordinance issues. She said it has been difficult <br /> to determine who represents citizens when there are issues like this. <br /> Chair McKee said the flooding and noise are valid concerns, and the fact that the <br /> pipeline went into an existing right of way took out the possibility of input from anyone. <br /> ■ Mebane Planninq Board <br /> Thomas Fenske is the Orange County representative on the Mebane Planning Board. <br /> He said that he does not have a lot of issues, except the northeast development on <br /> Leatherman Road, which was a trivial zoning change. He said the adjacent landowner <br /> contacted him, and this development was on the extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) line. The <br />