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6 <br /> where the trail can be located,stabilized and not be subject to serious erosion problems because of the <br /> Slopes existing on the property. <br /> Our requested solution is to locate and construct the walking trails within the open space. The trail <br /> system we propose will access,via the open space, all of the lots in the subdivision and strategically <br /> connect to the public roads in the subdivision. Locating the trail system within the open space will <br /> make the open space attractively accessible to the homeowner in the subdivision and provide safe <br /> pedestrian travel areas throughout the subdivision. The clearing for this plan will involve only a <br /> minimal number of small (1-2 inch diameter) trees and will create a meandering, aesthetically <br /> pleasing, walking trail. Furthermore, even though NCDOT will not permit the construction of a <br /> walking trail next to the travel portion of the roads, the six feet wide ample <br /> grassed shoulder width is <br /> to permit safe pedestrian traffic along the roads of the subdivision for those wishing to walk along the <br /> roads.Thus our proposal provides,in effect,two pedestrian walkway options. <br /> We appreciate your consideration and the consideration of the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners of this requested amendment to the resolution of approval for this subdivision <br /> brought about by NCDOT desigm rules making a condition of the previous approval impossible <br /> to do.'We think that the alternate trail system being proposed here will accomplish the intent of <br /> the Board of County Commissioners and in a very useful and aesthetically pleasing way. <br />