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M <br />5. According to Pennoni and the applicant, addressing the issues created by the commencement of roadway construction <br />absent DOT approval and permitting would create an extreme impact to local waterways. Further it has been suggested <br />incorporating DOT required modifications to the roads at this point would negatively impact the previously issued Army <br />Corps. Permit; <br />6. At this stage the applicant is seeking to amend the approved subdivision to have the roads privately maintained by local <br />property owners. <br />NC DOT haschosen' not to take over these roads as work was commenced without required permits, without required <br />,nspections, and roadway improvements are apparently'out of compliance' with the applicable standards as determined by t1i <br />'ocal DOT engineer. Language indicating this was some form of 'conscious' choice is very misleading. <br />County Planning staff cannot help the fact there has been purported tension(s) and disagreement(s) between DOT staff and your <br />engineer. As I am sure you will respect we cannot serve as an arbiter in these matters. <br />In closing, and in my opinion: all of this could have been avoided. <br />We are happy to assist getting the request expedited to the best of our abilities to allow the project to move forward. Having <br />said that we are also interested in a fair representation of the facts, from both sides, ensuring a transparent process. <br />MEME= <br />Michael D. Harvey AICP, CFM, CZO <br />Current Planning Supervisor — Planner III <br />Orange County Planning Department <br />131 West Margaret. Lane <br />MORI:- M0363 <br />t919 ) 245:2597 (phone) <br />