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458 <br /> of the submittal/review of an application. It is merely a descriptive term <br /> used for in the title of a meeting where individual property owners within a <br /> specified distance (i.e. 1,000 ft.) are notified of a meeting. <br /> While some may consider a `neighborhood' to be more expansive, the <br /> notification requirement typically required by the County for development <br /> projects (i.e. Special Use Permits, government offices, etc.) and <br /> Conditional Zoning atlas applications is 1,000 ft. <br /> E. Davis Road is a rural county roadway. What steps are going to be taken to <br /> preserve our safety from additional traffic? <br /> APPLICANT: We expect very minimal traffic on Davis Road given the <br /> access to I-40 and Hwy 86. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: Staff is reviewing the Transportation Impact Analysis, <br /> submitted as part of the application package, with staff from the NC <br /> Department of Transportation. <br /> F. Why is Davis Road being utilized as an access point for this project? <br /> APPLICANT: The Davis Road connection offers another point of access <br /> for the project. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: Existing traffic impact studies indicate Service Road <br /> (i.e. the NC Department of Transportation maintained roadway south of <br /> Interstate 40) will not be sufficient to handle to address internal and <br /> external access management needs for this project. A secondary <br /> driveway access will be required to serve this project. The applicant has <br /> elected to have this required secondary access point off of Davis Road. <br /> As a reminder, the applicant for the previously approved Settlers Point <br /> MPD-CZ was also required to secure a second access point. At that time, <br /> the Settlers Point applicant was looking to secure a new access drive off <br /> of Old NC Highway 86. <br /> G. What improvements are proposed for Davis Road? <br /> COUNTY STAFF: It is anticipated there will be a signal installed at the <br /> intersection of Davis Road and Old NC Highway 86 if this project is <br /> developed as proposed. <br /> H. Why weren't notices of the NIM sent through Certified Mail? <br /> COUNTY STAFF: Section 2.9.2 (D) of the UDO does not require notices <br /> be sent via certified mail. They are required to be sent via first class mail. <br /> I. This application should not be reviewed until there can be physical meetings <br /> allowing for more public participation and discussion. There are people in the <br /> area who either have poor internet access and cannot participate, or are not <br /> computer savvy enough to ensure they are able to have their voices heard. <br /> COUNTY STAFF: The on-line meeting format is being conducted <br /> consistent with adopted State rules allowing local governments to process <br /> development proposals/applications. <br />