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M Mr. Katz asked if the wet -pond would be functioning during construction time. Mr. Krichbaum said it would and that they would have other sedimentation and control actions in place. They will be complying with all of the County/Es ordinances. Orange County is reputed to be, and he agrees, the most restrictive County in North Carolina as far as sedimentation erosion control enforcement is concerned. The suggestion that we are going to funnel tons of mud downstream is not based in fact. It cannot and will not happen. Commissioner Brown asked Mr. Kirchbaum to point out the poorer soils which he did point out on the map. He mentioned that he did not have any information which would point to these areas being unsatisfactory for general construction. Commission Brown asked for, further clarification of the soil being allocated for the soccer fields. She pointed out that many times in the past the athletic fields have been located in the poorer soils which do not drain well. She wondered if this is an area that is not suitable for playing fields so that they would be wet most of the year. Why was this area picked, especially since they are nearer to the outside neighbors, rather than within the subdivision itself. Mr. Kirchbaum stated that it is within the subdivision but on the outer perimeter. He stated that the field would be completely regraded Once that happens and a grass medium is introduced to it, it will have fine drainage. There is no reason to think that it will not. From a locational standpoint, it was a matter of balancing buffers, facilities and access to those facilities. This was an area that is flatter and higher than some of the other areas and it lent itself to that kind of use. Chair Brown stated that there were several options at this time. One option is to close the public hearing and refer to the Planning Board. The second option is to keep the public hearing open for. more information. Commissioner Gordon asked if it were possible to adjourn this public hearing for three months and still make the timeline. Attorney Gledhill stated that there was no timeline on this rezoning request. Commissioner Gordon suggested adjourning this to the next Joint Public Hearing on February 22, 1999 so that the questions that have been raised could be answered. Planner Kirk stated that the Planning Board has 60 days within which to prepare and submit a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Gordon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, that the Public Hearing be adjourned to the Board of County Commissioners Quarterly Public hearing on February 22, 1999 to receive further information from the Planning Board and staff. Chair Brown asked for more information on the storm water management issue and how it would effect adjacent and contiguous properties. She also asked for information on the EMS impact of service, as well as additional information on the recreation needs for the proposed number of people and the impact on the schools. Additional information on accident and traffic, reports on Lawrence Road would be useful as well. Also, any traffic information that staff could generate would be helpful. She also asked the developer to bring information about other similar homes they have built in North Carolina. Commissioner Gordon asked that a report be given on similar property development in other areas of North Carolina or the County. She did not feel that the County should do this but it would be helpful for the developer to bring to the next meeting. She asked the attorney to explain to the citizens what they need to do in order to introduce evidence. County Attorney Gledhill stated that assuming that the County Commissioners are inclined to change the zoning of this property, they will also be considering issuing a Special Use Permit for this Planned Development. In that context, there are a host of findings they will have to make. He felt it was impractical to go through all of them at this time. He recommended anyone who is interested in knowing what they are to contact the Planning Staff who will provide a list of those findings. Among those findings are that the applicant would have the burden of showing that the project maintains or enhances adjacent property values and that the project is in harmony with the area where it is going to be developed. The bottom line is that before the permit can be issued there must be substantial material and competent evidence of all of the facts required by the Ordinance. There are other requirements