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079 <br /> Collins noted that there is more than 600 feet <br /> between the intersections and this should be <br /> sufficient . <br /> Gordon referred to the issue of safety and asked <br /> the Board what action it wanted to take. <br /> Shepherd commented that good planning principles <br /> had been used and that whenever a large tract is <br /> developed, you want to Limit the number of roadway <br /> cuts onto the existing roads. He feLt this was a <br /> superior plan. <br /> Gordon inquired about the relative safety of the <br /> two roads. <br /> Shanklin noted there was a knoll prior to the <br /> intersection that interfered with the sight <br /> distance. <br /> Gordon asked if there was any way to specify <br /> guidelines for the safety factor. Collins <br /> responded we could ask NCDOT to provide information <br /> regarding traffic capacity. <br /> Gordon felt it would better to serve the developer <br /> and the County if this item were delayed for a <br /> recommendation <br /> from NCOOT. <br /> MOTION: Kramer moved to postpone the decision an the <br /> project until a recommendation from NCOOT could be <br /> received for comment. Seconded by Pilkay. <br /> Kramer noted that the applicant should not construe <br /> this postponement to be a negative response, but <br /> just a desire to addresse the issue of safety. <br /> VOTE: 5 in favor . <br /> 1 opposed (Pearson) <br /> L abstention (Yuhasz) <br /> d. James Hill Realty — Preliminary Plan <br /> The property in uestion is Located in Cheeks <br /> Township along MILL Creek Road (SR 1343) . It is <br /> known as Lot 11 , Tax Map 6. There are 6 Lots <br /> proposed out of approximately 31 .30 acres . The <br /> smallest lot proposed is 2.75 acres while the <br /> Largest lot is 6.99 acres. The property is zoned <br /> A—R and is designated Agricultural—Residential in <br />