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34 <br /> Frank Csapo said yes. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if Craig Benedict, Planning Director, could explain why the <br /> BOCC did not receive communication about the changes from NCDOT. <br /> Craig Benedict said NCDOT gave its response late last week, but the agenda was out <br /> already. He said item p says the amount of trips generated can be serviced by the suggested <br /> improvements, and if this was ever exceeded then a midblock point would be needed, and p <br /> was included to address this. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said it sounds like the Planning Department wants to keep item <br /> p, and she is unclear how to define when conditions would be exceeded. <br /> Frank Csapo said the traffic generation study that was approved contemplated a build up <br /> to 2.4 million square feet, and said this information could be included as a trigger point for <br /> further review. <br /> Michael Harvey said that language is already in the document. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if staff would think through this wording, and see if any <br /> changes are needed. She said overall this is good news, but she does not understand why she <br /> is only just hearing it. <br /> Chair Rich said one reason is that information needs to be shared publicly. <br /> Commissioner Greene said items m, n, o, and p are no longer necessary. She thanked <br /> the Applicant for taking all traffic off of Davis Road. <br /> Commissioner McKee also expressed thanks for the efforts made to take traffic off of <br /> Davis Road. He asked if a fully signalized intersection will allow for right and left turns <br /> immediately. <br /> Frank Csapo said yes. <br /> Commissioner McKee said developing a fully signalized intersection will require right of <br /> way that does not currently exist. He asked if the Developer had conversations with NCDOT <br /> about how to obtain this access. <br /> Frank Csapo said the NCDOT approval indicates that there is no funding at NCDOT to <br /> secure the right of way, and the responsibility would fall to the Developer. He said in response <br /> to that, the Developer has reached out to pertinent property owners and is having ongoing <br /> dialogue with them. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he was made aware of the amount that was offered for the <br /> required land, and he considers it a pittance. <br /> Frank Csapo disagreed, and said the Developer is spending more than $5 million to <br /> bring water and sewer to the area, and $3 million to bring a fully signalized intersection, which <br /> will bring great investment to the area and increase in property values. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he is glad that the Developer has been able to make these <br /> advances with the plan. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the Developer will be required to make improvements <br /> where Davis Road and Old 86 meet. <br /> Frank Csapo said no. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if the service road will be widened to accommodate traffic, <br /> and if the easements are required to do so. <br /> Frank Csapo said yes. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if most traffic can be directed to the left. <br /> Frank Csapo said the traffic cannot be controlled, but the intersection is immediately <br /> adjacent to the 1-40 on ramp, and it seems only local traffic will go to the right. <br /> Commissioner Price said trucks may be tired of waiting to turn left, and there may <br /> additional build out in the area due to the installation of public water and sewer. <br /> Chair Rich said the next issue to consider is the parking area. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she would oppose barbed wire in any part of the property. <br /> Frank Csapo said there will be no barbed wire. <br />