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005.. <br /> (rang. Ctunta &mutton nt Vark.g 3e artment - `. <br /> }r West Tryon Street VI:" <br /> I <br /> HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. 27278 <br /> Life.Bein it. <br /> MEMORANDUM ' <br /> TO: Marvin Collins, Director <br /> Department of Planning ~` <br /> FROM: Mary 'Anne Black, Director '144,5 : :�..__.__�..... <br /> DATE: December 20, 1985 <br /> RE: Open Space/Recreation Areas of Proposed Scotswood Development; <br /> comments on <br /> As per Commissioner Carey's request, I have walked over the area designated <br /> on the Site Plan of the proposed Scotswood Development, as "open space/ <br /> recreation area." The area along Nancy Hill Creek is ideal "open space", <br /> but the majority of the area north of the proposed Davidson Drive/Hamilton <br /> Way intersection is not suitable for development of active recreation <br /> facilities. I found the area to be characterized with large, deep culverts <br /> and/or low-lying land unsuitable for development. Only a very small <br /> portion (the small area lying along Davidson Drive, between Woodlawn Drive <br /> and Hamilton Way extending north approximately 100 feet) to be appropriate <br /> for development, but much too small for actual development. <br /> it is my opinion, and that of the Orange County Recreation and Parks <br /> Advisory Council (as stated at the November 25th Public Hearing) that a <br /> more appropriate area for development of active recreational facilities <br /> would encompa';ss proposed lots #116-119, and we would request that this <br /> area also be designated on the Site Plan as "open space/recreation area." <br /> Commissioner Marshall also requested that parking areas and ramps designated <br /> for use by handicapped/infirmed individuals should be shown on the Site <br /> Plan. As per our phone conversation today, your staff will handle <br /> Commissioner Marshall's concerns_ <br /> Please advise if additional information is needed. I will be on vacation <br /> December 30, 1985 through January 3, 1986, but will be in contact with my <br /> staff if you Ihould call. <br /> Happy Holidays to you and your family! <br /> MAB/pbl <br /> CC: Moses Carey, County Commissioner <br /> Shirley Marshall, County Commissioner <br /> Lorraine Parker, Chair, Recreation & Parks Advisory Council <br /> Hillsborough, 732-9361 d Durham, 688-7333 6 Chapel Hill, 968-4501 • Mebane, 227-203. <br /> Area Code 919 <br />