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28 <br /> Chair Bedford asked if it is reasonable for no in-ground pools to be a condition. <br /> Donna Browder said it likely won't be an issue because there won't be room for it. She <br /> said that they could add it as a condition. <br /> Josh Reinke, traffic analyst, continued the presentation: <br /> Slide #31 <br /> Public Benefits <br /> • 43 needed homes for families with amenities including walking trails <br /> and community gathering area with shade structure <br /> • Protecting 41.1%of the site (25.11 acres) as open space along the <br /> perimeter of the property to maintain the rural feel of the area <br /> • Preserving the existing farmhouse on Highway 54 to maintain the <br /> rural feel of the area <br /> • Providing right and left turn lanes from Highway 54 into project <br /> drive,if permitted by NCDOT <br /> Fox <br /> Rothschild <br /> Josh Reinke said after speaking with a fire chief in the area about traffic safety, the <br /> developer thought turn lanes would be a good idea. He said they will request to NCDOT to put <br /> in a left and right turn lane, and it's highly unlikely they will say no. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he didn't understand why they wouldn't put the turn lanes in <br /> given that the road is heavily traveled. <br /> Josh Reinke said they don't control the road and they must have permission from <br /> NCDOT. He said they will propose it and request to do so as part of the driveway permit. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked why the request to NCDOT has not already been done. <br /> Josh Reinke said that will be part of the driveway permit. <br /> Donna Browder said they are willing to do it and put it in the conditions that if NCDOT <br /> will allow it, they will commit to putting turn lanes in. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed concern that the left turn lanes have not already <br /> received permission from NCDOT. <br /> Beth Trahos said they will add turn lanes if approved by NCDOT. <br /> Commissioner McKee said in his experience he always knew what NCDOT was going to <br /> do before he moved forward because it affected the cost of the subdivision. <br /> Donna Browder said they've had conversations with NCDOT, but they can't get an <br /> official answer until the driveway permit is sent in, which requires engineering. She said they <br /> want the turn lanes because the community needs it, and they are willing to commit to it if <br /> NCDOT allows it. <br />