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BK -00028 PG:0383 78/Tramway Road from US 1 to Lemon Springs Road and to install sidewalks along one side of the public street in this area. At this time, it is still a general request and no drawings have been created for reference. This request for road improvements was made prior to receiving the Sanford Soccer Field Complex rezoning request, but is not funded at this time. Since submittal of the 15 projects last year, NCDOT scored the projects along with projects from the other 3 counties in the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO): Orange, Chatham, and Moore counties. Projects were scored at the Division level, the Regional level if applicable, and the State level if applicable. The NC 78/Tramway Road project scored a 25.77 out of a possible 50 points at the Division level and a 33.24 out of a possible 70 points at the Regional level, and was not deemed to be a State level project. Staff is awaiting NCDOT's statewide release of list of projects that will receive actual funding, which will be released in December 2016, and adopted by June 2017 (by the Board of Transportation). Based on information received by DOT, it appears that there is a consensus and acknowledgement that NC 78/Tramway Road has a high volume of vehicular traffic and should be widened to better accommodate the ever increasing traffic levels; however, with possible final approval for this project by the Board of Transportation in June 2017 at the earliest and with the construction date of any project that is funded being typically at least five to ten years out from the date of final approval, this project may begin by the year 2022 at the earliest. Policy for Installation of Improvements — The Board inquired if there were funds available for improvements that are requested by a local board. Staff confirmed that there are no funds available for improvements that are simply requested by a local board. Turn -Lane Information — The Board requested information regarding the right turn lane off NC 87/Tramway Road that would be required at full build out or Phase III of this project. Staff verified that NCDOT would allow the right turn lane to be installed during Phase I or Phase II, but would require it as part of Phase 3. Given the phasing of this project as market driven, the turn lane may or may not be installed. Also, if the design changes, this could impact the required improvements. Airport Road (SR 1213) Information — Airport Road is an unlined short dead-end road off Tramway Road. Any development proposed beyond the NCDOT maintained area may require a roadway extension for which the developer would bear the burden of the construction. NCDOT is not requiring improvements to Airport Road for this project. Accident Reports — The Board was interested in any data for accidents in this area. A copy of the accident report for this area was provided Ms. McNeill further stated that staff has requested vehicle traffic counts during the active school year since this will provide the most accurate information regarding the high volume of traffic in the area and traffic concerns for the residents in the area, even if the soccer field complex is not developed. This study will have to be completed by DOT in September or October and staff will forward information upon receipt. It was noted the Board of Commissioners may choose to continue to table the item until more sufficient information can be obtained, or choose to approve the rezoning request with/without conditions (with a conditional zoning request, the conditions must be accepted by the applicant), or choose to deny the request along with the rationale for doing so. Commissioner Reives arrived at this time and participated in discussion (5:35 p.m.). Commissioner Frazier moved to table the matter until the next meeting and all information is received (from DOT). Ms. McNeill stated the additional information requested from DOT wouldn't be available until October or November. Commissioner Reives asked about the tax value of Phase I after completion. Tax value is not known at this time because the applicant is working with a professional 3