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137 <br /> Attachment B <br /> During the Neighborhood Information Meeting, the following concerns were brought up and <br /> discussed: <br /> Y Traffic on HWY-86 and NC-57 was also a concern. Forestar and the traffic engineer, <br /> Josh Reinke, explained that a driveway permit for the two entrances on/off HWY 86 <br /> would be required. During NCDOT evaluations, any improvements along the property <br /> such as providing turn lanes will be determined. NCDOT did not require a full Traffic <br /> Impact Analysis (TIA) for the 49 lot development but we did perform a Trip Generation <br /> Letter for both NCDOT and Orange County review. <br /> A few attendees expressed their concerns about removing existing trees and how <br /> stormwater runoff into Stroud's Creek would be managed. The plans currently show over <br /> 50% open space to remain for the project. We did explain that some of the property was <br /> farmed and volunteer vegetation has become established after the farming has ceased. <br /> There was a tornado in 1992 that destroyed a lot of established trees at the time. A <br /> detailed tree inventory survey is included in the plan set and has been submitted to <br /> Orange County Planning. The goal for development is to preserve as many trees as <br /> possible and only remove trees and vegetation that would be necessary for infrastructure <br /> installation. Erosion control ponds will be located at key areas to minimize sediment <br /> leaving the project area. Danielle Cabral, EI and Don Sever, PE with Bowman <br /> Engineering will continue to develop a stormwater design in accordance with County and <br /> State regulations. <br /> Some wondered whether existing trails would still be available for use by Eno River <br /> Academy Cross County team. Forestar explained that trails will be a community amenity <br /> maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA). The trails will not be public unless a <br /> mutual agreement between a public entity and the HOA were to be reached to turn the <br /> trails over to be maintained by the public entity. Unfortunately, as long as the HOA is the <br /> owner of the trails, opening them to the public creates concerning and costly liability <br /> issues and maintenance and insurance costs that a small community like this cannot <br /> accept. <br /> ➢ Forestar is reaching out to neighbors individually to address unique concerns raised in <br /> the meeting. <br />