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37 which is not enough for church expansion. If the development does occur the church could/would anticipate some growth and they would like to be able to expand in the event growth does occur. Barrows responded that would be a Board of Adjustment issue and the strict parameters would not allow for the variance needed for expansion. Callemyn spoke to the concern of Mr. Laws noting that he had worked with the church when they had initially tried to do some additional building and one of the restraints was water and sewer. Obviously, with the school being built, they will have access to sewer so some of the land that was set aside for septic repair could now be utilized. Callemyn continued that the land south of the church is not in any plans so that land could be conveyed to the church to increase its impervious surface area. Any ideas that the church has, the applicant is willing to listen and work with them to keep the road as far away from the church and cemetery as possible. He indicated that the developer is more than willing to talk with and work with a church committee to address all of their issues and concerns. Mr. Laws indicated he would relay that message to Mars Hill Church. Katz asked if the Planning staff's concerns have been addressed by the response of the applicant or whether there are still some areas of non- compliance. Belk responded that staff still felt the issues of non- compliance apply. They have not factored in the existence of a potential school site into the issues. He continued that several of the points the applicant made are good clarification of some particular points, particularly in regard to the Phelps farm. The farm has been on the National Register Study list for quite some time and the Historic Preservation Commission has been actively encouraging Mr. Phelps to pursue getting his property on the National Register and also to becoming part of the Local Landmarks Program but he has not decided to, do so. The applicant also answered questions that the Commissioners ad about road right -of -way and the parameters of the Quaker Cemetery. However, the staff still stands by the original points of non - compliance on the application. Allison asked if the information provided about transportation answered the concerns or is it still questionable. Belk responded that there are still some constraints even though the question of site distance is addressed. Whether the question of non - compliance is addressed, Belk indicated he was not prepared to answer that question right now. Brooks asked why Belk was not prepared to answer the question. Belk responded that is due primarily to the fact that the placement and timing and construction of the road is tied to the school and the analysis did not take that into account. Katz asked about the size of the proposed elementary school. Callemyn responded 600 with the expansion for another 200. Katz continued, asking the number of proposed houses. Callemyn responded two per acre which would be approximately 475 which is indicated in the application. Callemyn continued that the applicant has offered, upon approval of the change in the Land Use Plan, to work with the Planning Staff on a comprehensive plan on how this project should be done.