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065 <br /> 6 <br /> Shanklin expressed further concerns with possible driveways <br /> onto Lebanon Road. <br /> Greg Sheperd, representing the applicant, spoke to some <br /> concerns. He noted that Blue Jasper Lane was an existing <br /> road and it was 640 feet from the intersection. Only Lots 4 <br /> and 5 exit onto Blue Jasper Lane. <br /> Walters noted that it would have been desireable to have <br /> seen the design in the initial phase. <br /> Shanklin felt this plan came in piecemeal and had it come in <br /> properly the problems could have been pointed out early. <br /> From traffic standpoint, he felt a better entrance would <br /> have been on Frazier Road. <br /> Collins noted that there was more than 600 feet between the <br /> intersections and this should have been sufficient. <br /> Gordon referred to the issue of safety and asked Board what <br /> action it wanted to take. <br /> Shepherd commented that good planning principles had been <br /> used and that whenever a large tract is developed, you want <br /> to limit the number of roadway cuts onto the existing roads. <br /> He felt this was a superior plan. <br /> Gordon inquired about the relative safety of the two roads. <br /> Shanklin noted there was a knoll prior the the intersection <br /> thdt interferred with the site distance. <br /> Gordoin asked if there were any way to get objectives for <br /> the safety factor. Collins responded we could ask NCDOT to <br /> give information regarding traffic. <br /> Gordon felt it would better serve the developer and the <br /> County best if this item were delayed for recommendation <br /> from NCDOT. <br /> MOTION: Kramer moved to postpone the decision on the project until <br /> recommendation from NCDOT could be received for comment. <br /> Seconded by Pilkey. <br /> Kramer noted that the applicant should not construe this <br /> postponement to be a negative item, but just the issue of <br /> safety. <br /> VOTE: 5 in favor. <br /> I opposed (Pearson) <br /> 1 abstention (Yuhasz) <br /> masonmessmossommi. <br />