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From: Carmichael, Debbie Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:22 PMTo: 'gwynnshamlin@cox.net'Cc: Songy, Michael; Ponder, BradSubject: GLP Staring Lane Improvements Request for Information from Staring Lane Community Association

Mr. Shamlin:

We are in receipt of a list of concerns of the Staring Lane Community Assoc., and will attempt to provide as much information as possible regarding those concerns.

Utilities:
All above-ground utility poles that have to be relocated will remain above-ground.
All underground utilities that have to be relocated will remain underground.

Property Owners’ Landscape Plants:

Landscaping is included in the appraisal value. Homeowners will be compensated for the appraised value of their home and given additional funds for relocation when necessary as defined by Federal Regulations.

Homeowners have the choice of where to relocate and whether or not the replacement property will have landscaping.

Relocation of Pier and Beam Homes:
The potential of moving homes that will be acquired and are on piers will be considered when feasible.

Value of Homes After Construction:
Appraisers are required by law to estimate property value as if the project does not exist, and additionally as if the project has been completed and a remainder of the property is owned. The difference in the before value of the remainder and the after value of the remainder is paid as damages, resulting from project construction.

Sidewalks:
There will be a six foot sidewalk on both sides of the street.

Bike Trail:
There will be no bike lanes.

Speed Bumps:
No speed bumps will be installed.

Speed Limit:
The speed limit will remain as current, 45 mph. [PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACTED DEBBIE CARMICHAEL TO INFORM HER THAT THE CURRENT SPEED LIMIT IS 35 MPH. IT SEEMS THAT THE NEW SPEED LIMIT AFTER THE EXPANSION WILL BE 45 MPH, BUT THE CITY IS NOT CERTAIN YET AND WILL NEED TO GET THEIR SPECIALISTS TO DETERMINE THIS FOR CERTAIN. BUT IT DOES LOOK LIKE THE NEW SPEED LIMIT MIGHT INDEED BE 45 MPH.]

Environmental Impact:
All environmental studies have been made, including a wetlands study.
Sound walls will not be installed.

Hopefully, this information will be helpful to the Staring Lane Community Association.

If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Debbie Carmichael
GLP Communications Coordinator
Phone: (225) 769-0546, Ext. 215