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2 <br /> SUMMARY OF STAFF COMMENTS: The EA was reviewed keeping in mind all <br /> previous Orange County comments and public outreach since October/November 2012: <br /> General Comments <br /> • The Orange County comment letter dated December 13, 2013 was not disclosed, <br /> discussed or included. A copy of the letter was re-submitted. <br /> • The summary of indirect and cumulative impacts statement for all three projects is <br /> very vague, stating that "the addition of the proposed Project to the current <br /> development trend will not increase cumulative impacts significantly when compared <br /> to the impacts of other past, present, and future actions." <br /> • The section of the EA that reviews transportation plans references a 2009 DCHC <br /> MPO plan rather than the current 2012 MTP. <br /> • The EA references a Farmland Conversion Rating Form but does not provide said <br /> form in the body of the report or in the Appendix. <br /> • The section of the EA that discusses Public Outreach does not include the February <br /> 2015 postcard sent out by NCDOT. <br /> Gordon Thomas Road Project <br /> • For the Gordon Thomas Drive project, the Paschall Drive cul-de-sac depicted on the <br /> map does not reflect the latest revision provided to staff by NCDOT. <br /> Greenbriar Drive Project <br /> • Future right-of-way for Greenbriar Drive is expressed as being anticipated rather <br /> than known. Greater precision on future road width is needed. <br /> • EA Consultant was requested to consult with Orange County Emergency Services <br /> regarding fire department access to homes and businesses, as well as emergency <br /> response times for first responders. <br /> Byrdsville Road Project <br /> • The turning radii of the curves adjacent to Piedmont Electric are hazardous; creating <br /> what may be impassible and/or dangerous situations for large vehicles such as fire <br /> trucks, school buses, moving vans, delivery vehicles, etc. Lighting is also needed at <br /> these curves to enhance safety. <br /> • Access should be prohibited to 17 double/reverse frontage lots being created in the <br /> Joppa Oaks Subdivision. <br /> • Identification of Walter Clark Drive for western part of future road is not accurate. <br /> The future road for the Byrdsville project will need to be uniformly renamed from <br /> beginning to end. <br /> • Additional information is needed on maps and discussion for the Jasper Lane <br /> reconnection. <br />