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ROLLAND WRENN who lives on Davis Road spoke about the rural character of Davis Road. She read a prepared statement. She objects to DOT taking 20 feet of her land for the road right -of -way. She asked that the Board and DOT leave Davis Road the way it is and that the portion of the plan dealing with Davis Road be deleted. KEN FAUCETTE spoke against the Davis Road proposal. C. D. JACK KNIGHT, JR. lives on the proposed extension of Elizabeth Brady Road. He spoke in opposition of the extension of this road through Highland Loop Road to Highway 70. He asked that the individual members of the County Planning Board and the County Commissioners drive through this community before they vote on this extension. This private road which is 30 feet wide is isolated and very peaceful. He feels that the value of the homes and property on this road will be affected by a road that will destroy the privacy of the community. The proposed 100 - foot right -of -way would include a two lane bridge crossing the Eno River. He questioned the existing right -of -way for the Elizabeth Brady Road on the South side of the Eno River. If that is less than 100 -feet, he does not understand the need to take individual homes and property and the need for a 100 -foot right -of -way on their side of the road. He expressed concern about the alignment of the extension of the Elizabeth Brady Road and asked that it be given special consideration so they may retain some degree of privacy for the existing homes in the area. He referred to a map which shows that the location of the road does not adequately address the issue of least disturbance to existing homes. Mr. Rogers from DOT indicated that none of the homes in that area would be destroyed or damaged if at all possible. Mr. Knight does not feel that the proposal has addressed this adequately. The existing map shows the road going through some of the yards and in his case through his house. He distributed a map and made additional comments about the location of the proposed extension of Elizabeth Brady Road in relation to the existing homes. He asked that special attention be given to this alignment. In conclusion, he stated that neither he nor any of his neighbors want the road through their secluded area. However, if the road is to be built he asked that special attention be given to'the alignment and the importance it has on their private lives. WILLIAM CROWTHER stated that the Hillsborough Thoroughfare Plan dated September, 1989 is not the one adopted by the Town of Hillsborough in 1987. The one dated 1987 is the only official thoroughfare plan in existence and has not been changed by any vote since that time. He noted that the plan dated 1989 should be titled Hillsborough Thoroughfare Plan Study Report. He noted that an explanation of purpose needs to be included in the 1989 document. He asked that the original document be reviewed before consideration of adoption by the County. MARY BALLARD stated that as a resident of Elizabeth Brady Road she opposes the alignment of the road and asked that it go across vacant land which would not disturb anyone. ED BAILEY who-lives on Davis Road spoke in opposition of the road going through that area.