Referring to the Glen Oaks Subdivision approval:
Thanks for allowing Rolling Acres residents to speak at your planning board meeting. We are not against meaningful growth in Wake Forest, however we would like to see the board approve some type of zoning buffer, either a 50-foot wooded buffer or 6-foot planted earthen berm.
When Richland Hills subdivision went before the planning board, they required a conditional 6-foot planted earthen berm between Richland Hills and Rolling Acres Subdivision. The home density in Glen Oaks is greater at 10 feet apart than Richland Hills.
I voiced my concerns about the fire hazard with such close home building. WRAL recently aired a piece on TV concerning Low Energy window glass reflecting sun against the adjacent home staring fires and or melting home siding.. Quoting the reporter, “This is the next BIG thing to the asbestos issue.”
Sandy & Theresa Kennedy
178 Rolling Acres Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
https://www.wral.com/energy-efficient-windows-blamed-for-starting-fires/16558762/
