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11 the trails to Berryman Boulevard at the completion of Phase 4. The ability of residents or others to walk down to the steam on their own has not been affected by the Staff's application of this condition. Also, the trail that crosses the clubhouse and recreation area will be connected to Berryman Boulevard at the same time. 13. No pedestrian crossing of Churton Grove Boulevard: Mr. Buck would like to know if the staff considers the existing crosswalk situation along Churton Grove Boulevard to be in accordance with the provisions of Section 50-204 (3) (a) (2) of the Orange County Ordinance. Mr. Buck is concerned that pedestrians do not have a `safe and convenient route' to `enter and leave the development'. Staff Comment: Churton Grove, PLC, is -aware of the need to provide one additional access point in the curb and gutter sections near the clubhouse to allow for ease of wheelchair use. With regard to pedestrian crossings, the HOA has been working with the NCDOT District Office in Graham to designate pedestrian crossing points. To date, one area has been marked and others are being investigated by the HOA. 14. No sidewalks on active recreation area parcel. Staff Comment: The SUP requires that a sidewalk be provided on one side of the street along all streets. The decision was made early on to install the sidewalks on the south side of Churton Grove Boulevard; the recreation area is on the north side of Churton Grove Boulevard. 15. Split rail fence at top of retaining wall is a safety hazard. Staff Comment: There is no specific zoning or building code requirement to provide a fence at the top of the retaining wall. The Planning Department repeatedly has received complaints from an adjacent single-family owner about the split rail fence; the developer has offered to install a dark green mesh wire to the split rail to provide additional security. However, residents of the multi-family town home project have expressed objections about the wire mesh and do not see the need for it. Their concern is that they would have to look at the wire fence all the time, while the single-family side has a 50' vegetated and landscaped buffer to block visibility from the single-family side. This issue is properly addressed by the HOA. 16. No shade provided at Tot Lot. Staff Comment: There are shade trees on the recreation lot only a few steps from the play area. Additional trees will be placed after the picnic area is installed. 17. No play area for elementary and middle school children through age fourteen (14). Staff Comment: There is a basketball court, a tennis court and walking trails already constructed on the site. The additional all purpose field will be constructed in Phase 4.