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October 5, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1646 He specified, as required by the enabling legislation, a public hearing by the local advisory board must be held in order to condemn a property in a Voluntary Agricultural District. As such, NCDOT has requested the public hearing which is scheduled for October 13, 2009. He acknowledged the Board may want to consider going on the record with its position, but he thought it would be important for the matter to be discussed after the Advisory board has had its meeting so information can be presented to the Board. Commissioner Carruth questioned why the majority seem to agree with Option No. 2 as the better choice, but NCDOT has chosen to proceed with Option No. 1. Mr. Day responded because the route is straighter, less expensive, and less disruptive. Chairman White noted, although not shown on the handout, on the curve of option B, a good portion is going to be four- laned. He noted at present the entire route of Pitts School Road is two- laned. He also noted Poplar Tent is opposed to the realignment because he presumes it will take away some of their entrances and exits, and would also create a right-in/right-out on Poplar Tent to the church which would avoid left hand turns out of the church. He advised the plans were not created by the County, they are the only options available and that the County is contemplating the best way to support the plan that will assist the most people. In response to Commissioner Frivette's inquiry of the location of Ralph Bond's property, Mr. Day identified where the Bonds property is located and illustrated the area not in the Voluntary Agricultural District which is where the road realignment will be routed. Commissioner Carruth questioned whether consideration is given in Option No. 1 mainly because of transportation back and forth between the sides of the property of any tunnels under the road to allow access on one side of the farm to the other. Mr. Day stressed the road and the right-of- way would take a significant portion of land out of production. In response to questions regarding the October 13`" Advisory board meeting, Mr. Day advised the advisory board must schedule a public hearing in 10 days after receiving a request. Commissioner Poole sought clarification when the item needed to be put on the agenda for the Board's statement. Mr. Day noted if the Board wanted to continue the matter and make a final decision at the next meeting, he would provide the Board with information produced at the hearing. He surmised the public comment portion ended sometime in October but will provide the Board with a definite date. Chairman White .advised if the item is placed on the October 19, 2009 agenda for the Board to consider a resolution, the Board needs to look at the option that will have the least impact on the Barbee and Bond properties. He stated the property owners preferred Option No. 2 which would have the least affect on the property owners and their employees. He noted, to the contrary, Option No. 1 would adversely affect the property owners. Commissioner Poole requested clarification that the idea would be to get information from the Advisory board's meeting then by the October 19, 2009 meeting the Board would have a couple of days to contemplate their preference to draft a resolution.