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024 (2) 14 <br /> the development because there is no stipulation that curb. and <br /> gutter be requiredd by the County of NCDOT. The elimination <br /> of curb and gutter is in line with the entent of <br /> environmental senstitivity and does add to the cost of the <br /> project. <br /> (3) With reference to #10 and sidewalks that sidewalks not be <br /> required on the cul-de-sacs or on streets where curb and <br /> gutter are not required. <br /> (4) With reference to 020 that the light be installed by DOT <br /> based on their criteria. <br /> (5) With reference to 29b, McAdams questioned providing the <br /> lights, stating it is usually done by the municipality. <br /> He commented about the requirements recommended by the Town of <br /> Hillsborough with regard to the sewer line being installed at least 100 feet <br /> away from Yanceeyville Creek and noted the applicant would prefer not to be <br /> required to do this because of the slope on both sides of the creek. <br /> With reference to the comments made in a letter from DOT, McAdams <br /> indicated the applicant does concur with everything as stated in the letter. <br /> Planning Board member Nancy Lazio asked about mail delivery and. <br /> McAdams indicated that the single family dwelling would have a rural mailbox <br /> and in the multi-family dwellings a mail gezebo would be provided. There will <br /> also be dumptser locations. <br /> COMMENTS OR AUESTI©NS FROM CITIZENS <br /> Tom Metzer, resident of the vicinity of the proposed project, <br /> expressed concern about (1) adequate water resources, (2) human services - <br /> including law enforcement, (3) classrooms, teachers, etc. , and (4) roadways. <br /> The traffic pattern in that area has increased over the last six years. <br /> Ron Hyatt, member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, <br /> expressed concerns about the proposed recreation area. With regard to the <br /> size and location, all the proposed recreational area along Yanceyville is in <br /> the floodplain and would not provide for those activities of an action nature. <br /> He asked that consideration be given to another three acres (get location) for <br /> the project that would be more suitable. This would provide safety and lend <br /> itself to a variety of activities. The type of soil has been described as <br /> wetlands which may be the type of soil that would need additional support. <br /> Mr. C', D. Smith, area resident, questioned condition #2 which <br /> states "landscapling and mulching around all mobile home units" and if this was <br /> in fact a mobile', home park. <br />