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{ K�/ The area is designated as Agricultural Residential in the adopted Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and accordingly is zoned AR(U -ENO- PW)-- Agricultural Residential (Upper Eno Protected Watershed). An exception to this zoning is found in the southernmost 2.5 acres of Lot 1 on the south side of the proposed subdivision where the designation is AR(U- ENO-CA) Agricultural Residential (Upper Eno Critical Area). Surrounding land uses are wooded and single family residential. Adjoining parcels are zoned AR The proposed subdivision encompasses 19 acres. It consists of seven two- acre lots and a five -acre lot located partially in the Upper Eno Critical Area. Lot sizes average 2.37a. The subdivision would be accessed from the north side of Carr Store Road via existing Pore Road (private) —a Class A cul de sac to be constructed as an extension of an existing access easement which the developers propose to change the name from Pore Road to Chambers Court. The Class A designation is justified because there are large lots and wider setbacks, and the proposed development is located in a protected watershed. Moreover, covenants will protect permanent open space and prohibit further subdivision. No stubout is recommended for the proposed subdivision because lands to the north are reserved permanently for flood .control purposes, and lands to the west lie within the 100 -year floodplain along the East Fork Eno River. Following the flexible development option as offered in Section IV -B -10 of the Subdivision Regulations, the Concept Plan was approved by the Planning Board on December 3, 1997. The proposal includes 9.35 acres or 49% open space which will be privately owned and reserved in the form of conservation easements surrounding identified building areas. The purpose of the easements is to protect woodlands on gentle slopes, streams, and adjacent stream buffers. In addition to these natural buffers along each lot line, easements follow the subdivision boundaries. Planning Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan for the Carl and Teresa Chambers Major Subdivision, with conditions listed in the Resolution of Approval (copy an attachment on pages ) and the recommendation that conservation easements not be included in the 50' front setbacks designated for the development. This suggestion would remove 1.6a of open space making the total 7.75a or 41 %. MOTION: Selkirk moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff with the conditions listed in the Resolution of Approval and the recommendation regarding conservation easements. Seconded by Andrews. VOTE: Unanimous. (2) Village of the Oaks, Phase V (9 Lots - Bingham Township) Presentation by Jim Hinkley. The applicant proposes a nine -lot major subdivision which is shown as straddling the Orange - Alamance County Line in the northwest quadrant of 15