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13 <br /> Chair Jacobs asked if any accident reports were available for the <br /> portions of Wildwood which feed onto NC 86. Collins responded that <br /> information could be provided if the hearing is continued until June 16. <br /> Jacobs asked what the changed conditions are which justify the rezoning <br /> request. Collins responded that it was not essential that there be changed <br /> conditions. The only condition that has changed is the depth of the staff <br /> analysis. Collins noted the previous Town of Hillsborough recommendation, <br /> either an R-2 or R-3 designation. The Staff recommendation is consistent <br /> with that recommendation, particularly since the Town will assume responsi- <br /> bility for services in the future. <br /> Jacobs asked that a Homeowner's Association representative be present <br /> at the public hearing if it is to be continued. <br /> Fritz Brunsen, representing the developer, stated that the R-3 zoning <br /> for clustering would allow for a greenway between the existing housing and <br /> the proposed housing. He indicated that the developer is willing to accept <br /> Staff's recommendation for an R-3 classification instead of an R-4. <br /> Sandra Riley, a resident of Wildwood living on George Anderson Drive, <br /> presented concerns about existing drainage problems. She indicated efforts <br /> to contact the developer, Mr. Freeland, had been in vain, and he had made <br /> no attempt to correct current drainage problems. She complained of three <br /> to four foot deep ditches which held water constantly. She also indicated <br /> stumps and other debris were in the ditches. She urged the Board to have <br /> the developer correct these drainage problems before allowing him further <br /> development privileges. <br /> Tom Wilkin stated that he lived on John Breckenridge Drive and would <br /> feel the greatest impact of traffic from development of the tract in <br /> question and feared runoff problems as related to his property. He <br /> presented photos showing ditches with standing water which constituted <br /> mosquitos breeding and other health hazards for the residents. He <br /> indicated there were springs throughout the development which caused <br /> constant drainage problems for many residents. <br /> Chair Marshall asked for a report from the Manager on these issues. <br /> County Manager Ken Thompson indicated that a previous problem had been with <br /> water standing under a house due to a spring. He noted that problem had <br /> been investigated and corrected by having the developer go back and pipe <br /> the water out. <br /> Mr. Wilkin indicated he had no desire to deny anyone the opportunity <br /> to develop his property, but he did desire to have all these drainage <br /> problems corrected before more development is allowed. <br /> Chair Marshall asked for a full report from the Manager regarding the <br /> problems presented but reminded the Planning Board that its consideration <br /> of the request must be separate from the problems presented. <br /> Commissioner Carey asked if it was known whether springs are present <br /> on the section being presented for consideration. The response was that it <br /> was not known if springs were on this section. <br /> Jacobs asked why this request was not presented as a Planned <br />