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. ' ~, ~ "~ Planning Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan for Section Five of Village of the Oaks Major Subdivision, with conditions listed in the Resolution of Approval (copy of the Resolution an attachment to these minutes on pages ). Rachel Best, developer, noted that the question of disputed location of the County line between Orange and Alamance, is.an ongoing question. However, from previous approvals, Ms. Best was proceeding assuming all of this portion is in Orange County. Allison asked if this plan must be submitted to Alamance County for approval. Hinkley responded that the developer has developed the tract according to Orange County regulations which aze considerably more stringent than those of Alamance County. Ms. Best responded that the project was approved in Alamance County as well. In regard to a question from Selkirk regarding the tax bill for Lot #5, Ms. Best responded that it has been agreed that this section is Orange County. She also noted that she owns an additional 90 acres in Alamance County adjacent to this tract. Ms. Best noted that this had been her family's farm and she is very particular about the way the project is developed. Lincoln pointed out that in cases such as this, the plats aze recorded in both counties. MOTION: Strayhorn moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Katz. VOTE: Unanimous. (3) Creekwood (64 Lots -Chapel Hill Township) Presentation by Eddie Kirk. The property is located in the Rural Buffer portion of Chapel Hill Township on the north side of Whitfield Road (SR 1730/1731) and on the south side of Mt. Sinai Road (SR 1718). The total acreage of the tract is approximately 462. It is bounded on the west by the H.J. Oosting Natural Area owned by Duke University and on the east by Turkey Farm Road (SR 1730) and Stoneridge subdivision lots and recreation area. New Hope Creek crosses the property at the northeast corner. Other surrounding land uses are residential. A 136-foot tower transmission line right-of--way crosses the northern portion of the property aligned northeast to southwest. The tract is characterized by rolling topography that surrounds and drains toward several stream valleys. The Johnston Branch flows out of a pond on the south side of Whitfield Road under the road and north along the western boundary of the subdivision until it joins Old Field Creek as it emerges from the Oosting Natural Area near the central portion of the site. Old Field Creek continues in a northeast direction and flows into New Hope 13