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42 <br /> be reviewed and approved by NC DOT. NC DOT approval is not required at the Concept Plan <br /> phase of Orange County's major subdivision review,but it is required during the next phase <br /> (Preliminary Plat Review). <br /> Molly Boyle asked Mr. Mitchell is a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) would be required for the <br /> development. Mr. Mitchell said he didn't believe so but that would be determined by NC DOT. <br /> Even if a full TIA is not required, the applicant would still need to submit data to NC DOT, and <br /> the proposed road would need to meet NC DOT subdivision road construction requirements, <br /> which can be found here: https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Asset- <br /> Management/StateMaintOpsDocs/January%202010%20 Subdivision%20Manual%20- <br /> %20Revised%2OJuly%202020.pdf. <br /> Molly Boyle explained that both Jones Ferry Road and the proposed public road, Pyewacket <br /> Trail, are/would be maintained by NC DOT. So NC DOT will be the agency reviewing and <br /> possibly compelling road improvements. <br /> Other Questions <br /> 1. What value will this proposal provide to Orange County? <br /> 2. What is the anticipated value of the homes in this subdivision? Will this help address <br /> affordable housing issues in and around Orange County? <br /> 3. What safety precautions will be taken when constructing the road over the existing <br /> natural gas line/easement? <br /> Answers:NC DOT may require road improvements to Jones Ferry Road in Orange County; NC <br /> DOT will be reviewing the road proposal during the Preliminary Plat phase, and their comments <br /> will be available to the public at that time. The 9.24 acres of open space proposed in Orange <br /> County will be dedicated and preserved. However, Orange County will not see tax revenue from <br /> the 93 homes in Chatham County. <br /> Mr. Mitchell said affordable housing development was not required with this project. He said <br /> that the gas company would have employees present during road construction to make sure <br /> safety protocols are followed in relation to the existing gas line. <br /> Molly Boyle showed attendees where to find Pyewacket project information on the Orange <br /> County website. She also explained that the Planning Board meeting was scheduled for May 5th <br /> at 7:00 pm and notification letters would be mailed out soon. Warren Mitchell thanked the <br /> attendees for their comments. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. <br /> 3 <br />