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20 McAdams stated that for instance, if there were no quorum for the next meeting, the applicant would have approval on the 46* day with no conditions. Barrows asked about comments regarding restrictive covenants made by a citizen at the neighborhood meeting. Huggins responded that they have been in contact with the citizen's son and information has been sent to him about issues he was concerned about. McAdams asked about the number of residents on the road and whether the road should be private or public. Huggins stated that his attorney has drafted a document regarding the easement. He stated that an easement already exists but he would like to locate the road in a different location to make it easier to access. He further stated that the easement provides access to property that cannot be subdivided into more than 2 lots; so, there will be no more than 24 lots using the road. Woods stated that this is a densely populated area of the county where there would be almost no recreation space. He stated that he thinks that this five -acre tract at the end of the cul -de -sac is a good idea. Barrows stated that McAdams is concerned that if one more resident moves there, then the road would have to be public. She asked who would bear the burden of the expense of the road. McAdams recommended that the county accept the $9500 for payment in lieu and then buy lot 13 from the applicant. Barrows noted that if the property is left like it is, it would be open space for the subdivision but not the citizens. She stated that staff is looking at acquiring a piece of land for a future wildlife corridor that would be available to the citizens of the county. Lincoln stated that greenways were adopted only in the Rural Buffer. The ordinance requires that the county accept any property designated by the Comprehensive Plan as a greenway instead of accepting a payment in lieu of parkland dedication. She stated that a greenways plan has not yet been adopted for the entire county but expects it to be with the Land Use Plan update. Walters stated that when the wildlife corridors were first discussed, it was not for people to use, it was to leave natural areas for the wildlife. Lincoln noted that the report she distributed lists the criteria where trails would be appropriate in these corridors. She stated that some trails can be put in some of the corridors and this happens to be one of those where a trail may be appropriate. Huggins stated that it might be in his best interest to let the land remain in open space and be owned by the residents of the subdivision.