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141 <br /> QUESTIONS TO THE DEVELOPER <br /> 1. Questions to the Developer based on environmental and infrastructure impacts: <br /> a) Question: Has an environmental impact assessment been completed regarding wildlife <br /> displacement, vegetation removal, and potential habitat changes? <br /> Forestar Answer: Orange County requires an environmental impact analysis to be <br /> prepared as a part of the rezoning process. One has been completed and submitted to <br /> the County. <br /> b) Question: Are both entrances to the community on NC-86? It was mentioned to one of <br /> the surrounding homeowners that at least one of the entrances would be on NC-57. The <br /> tentative placement of both entrances (presumably the current entrances with rocks) <br /> are hidden from traffic approaching the either entrance on the other side of the hill. The <br /> hidden placement seems to increase the risk of accidents for both entrances. <br /> Forestar Answer: Yes, both entrances to the community are on NC-86. <br /> c) Question: What are the plans for road access and traffic flow, and how will increased <br /> traffic affect safety <br /> Forestar Answer: Our Traffic Engineer has prepared a Trip Generation Letter that shows, <br /> with the addition of the planned 49 homes, the road is expected to operate at <br /> acceptable levels of service with minimal queueing. As a part of permitting process, we <br /> will ask NCDOT to issue driveway permits for both planned driveways. NCDOT has the <br /> authority to require any road improvements needed at that time. Forestar will make <br /> suggestions; however, the final decision is that of the NC Department of Transportation <br /> (DOT). <br /> d) Question: Considering the number of accidents and fatalities on this end of NC-86, what <br /> are some measures that will be performed to prevent increased risks? <br /> Forestar Answer: An NCDOT approval for a stoplight is less probable for this community <br /> size of 49 houses. Turn lanes into the community and flashing signals to warn of <br /> approaching traffic are more probable. The final decision is that of the NCDOT. <br /> e) Question: What percentage of trees will be removed for development of the <br /> community? <br /> Forestar Answer: A qualitative answer provided was trees would be cleared for the <br /> home, septic system per lot, community well, areas for retaining water, and roads. The <br /> soil cannot be drastically disturbed because of the septic systems that need to be placed <br /> per lot. We preliminarily anticipate protecting tree on over 50% of the site. Please see <br /> our landscaping plan (page 5 of the submitted site plan.) <br /> 173039592.1 <br /> 173140083.1 <br />