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tar <br /> JPH MINUTES' 1-8-88 PAGE 7 <br /> • <br /> Commissioner Walker noted also that other projects <br /> should perhaps not be approved roved if pacing was <br /> imposed on this project. He expressed a preference <br /> for this project as a coordinated development as <br /> opposed to many Little projects. <br /> Willhoit inquired about the phasing of road <br /> improvements on US 70. Larry Messner stated that <br /> he felt the third Lane would be added at the same <br /> time that the traffic Light became necessary. <br /> Weisner also noted that prior to construction of I- <br /> 85, US 70 traffic was worse than what is estimated <br /> to result from this project when fully built—out. <br /> He continued that phasing the development , in <br /> addition to the ongoing state thoroughfare planning <br /> process, helps future needs to be met through <br /> review of the Scotswood development plan. The <br /> Scotswood project is now known and incorporated as <br /> part of the state planning process. <br /> Willhoit asked that Meisner submit the data on the <br /> traffic counts cited prior to construction of 1-85. <br /> This information is included on page of these <br /> minutes . <br /> McAdams noted the provision of the two additional <br /> acres of recreation area . <br /> Marshall inquired . about the process for planting <br /> new and maintaining the existing vegetation. She j. <br /> cited the statement regarding retention of specimen <br /> trees noting the conditions need to be clarified to <br /> have a meaningful comment . She also questioned the <br /> need to have a condition addressing the statement <br /> providing for negotiation with additional property <br /> owners. She concluded that there is a need to have <br /> a process and a known solution to assure that these <br /> objectives will be met . McAdams responded that he <br /> envisioned the hiring of a Landscape architect to <br /> do a reconnaissance of the 100 ' buffer and to <br /> prepare a plan for implementation of a pLanting <br /> schedule which would establish a year round <br /> screening buffer and to meet and to come to an <br /> agreement with adjacent property owners . Marshall <br /> asked that this be added as a condition of <br /> approval . <br /> Best asked about the change in the staff condition <br /> regarding the traffic light . McAdams continued <br /> that NCOOT does not want individuals installing the <br /> traffic Lights . Best inquired if they would accept <br /> payment for the traffic light . He responded that <br />