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<br />Comment(s): Questions were asked about the sight distance for the new subdivision <br />roadway from Pleasant Green Road. Those in attendance expressed concern over local <br />motorists being able to see traffic both into, and from, the proposed neighborhood. <br /> <br />Answer: (Terry Boylan) Specific setback distances from the intersection of Paper Birch <br />Lane and Pleasant Green Road, to address site distance issues, would be addressed with <br />NC DOT. Unfortunately given the existing topography of the area there are limited, viable <br />locations for an entrance way. NC DOT may require the elimination of trees to ensure <br />visibility. The proposed roadway serving the project is approximately 500 feet from the <br />intersection. The project will have to comply with applicable NC DOT guidelines to ensure <br />proper site visibility. <br /> <br />There was additional discussion on this issue. <br /> <br />Question: Where will Lot 17, a corner lot with frontage on Paper Birch and Pleasant <br />Green Roads, get access from? <br /> <br />Answer: (Terry Boylan) That had not been determined yet. <br /> <br />Question: Will Lot 17 would be required to have land use buffers. <br /> <br />Answer: (Staff) Staff outlined the buffer requirements for the project including a 30 foot <br />Type B Buffer along Pleasant Green Road, the 100 foot building setback from project <br />boundary lines, and required stream buffers throughout the project. <br /> <br />Question: W ill be sidewalks and or bike paths along Pleasant Green Road for the <br />project? <br /> <br />Answer: (Terry Boylan and Staff) Drees will have to look into the matter to ascertain if <br />such development is possible. One major issue is Pleasant Green is a State maintained <br />road and, as of recently, NC DOT has not been supportive of locating sidewalks within <br />their right-of-way. The other concern is that it would be a sidewalk or bike path to nowhere <br />as there were no existing amenities anywhere near the project. <br /> <br />There were general comments made about traffic issues along the roadway. <br /> <br />Question: Does open space meant the removal of trees? <br /> <br />Answer: (Terry Boylan) No. There may be some removal of trees for trails or stormwater <br />features but there will not be wholesale grading or clearing of designated open space <br />areas. <br /> <br />Question: Is there an opportunity to reduce the speed limit on Pleasant Green Road or <br />Paper Birch Lane? <br /> <br />Answer: (Chad Abbott) That is a NC DOT decision and the developer can do nothing <br />about the speeding issue along a State maintained roadway. <br /> <br />Question: What determines if the proposed lots are buildable? Specific concern was <br />made over the development of Lot 17. <br /> <br />43