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H�� u�w 11-23-98 DRAFT PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES Chair Brown ask Mr. Kirk to explain the rationale for why these lots were created in this way. Mr. Kirk indicated that the zoning onUG7OAisR,i. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS: A motion was made by Chair Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis.to refer the application bothe Planning Board for o recommendation bnba returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than February 2, 1999. VOTE UNANIMOUS c) PD-3-98 Lawrence Park Planned Development Chair Brown asked all citizens and staff who wish to speak on this item to come forward toba sworn inby Deputy Clerk Kathy BekerThefnUowingciUzenaondotaffwenaownminbyMathyBakerDeputyC|erkiotheBoand ofCnmmiooionem:JimSing|edun.JinhRay.GcottRey.8obBeteman.8i||Hendhukson.JomeoK|amk,Lovvmenco Bohs, Larry Meisner, George Krichbaum, Scaco Murray, Tom Heffner, Paul Thames, Slade McCalip and Eddie Kirk. This item was presented by Planner Eddie'Kirk for the purpose of receiving citizen comment onoPlanned Development, Class A Special Use Permit and nezoning application for the Lawrence Pork8ubdivision.Theproperty is located in Eno Township on the east side of Lawrence Road (SR 1709) between Interstate 85 and US Highway 704. The current zoning is Rural Residential (R-1) with a portion in the major Transportation Corridor. Adjacent land uses are residential, including Colonial Park (zoned R-4) and Colonial Hills (zoned R-2) subdivisions. The Adjacent zoning to the north and east is R-1, Lawrence Road Baptist Church is located across Lawrence Road. The total acreage of this proposed Planned Development ia83.25acres, There are 237 lots proposed. There are three areas recommended to be reserved for recreation areas in the parcel with a total of 31 % open space including 7.07 acres of improved recreation area. The Rock House, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is at the southwest corner ofUS7OA and Lawrence Road. The total acreage hobe subdivided ieO727 acres. |tio not located in a protected watershed and is designated twenty-year transition in the Comprehensive Plan. Currently the western half of the property io cultivated eua hay field. The eastern half and the southern boundary in wooded with a mixture of mature pines and hardwoods. During Concept Plan app mva|, the staff recommended an additional access. The Developer has proposed en additional access from the south to Lori Drive. He mentioned that the Planning Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners close the Public Hearing and refer the application to the Planning Board to return a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners no earlier than February 2, 1999 or that this Board adjourn the Public Hearing to a date and time certain if there is need to hear additional evidence. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: — Commissioner Gordon asked why the procedure Mr. Kirk outlined was being used. Mr. Kirk indicated that it is requirement ofthe Planned Development regulations. ' Planning Board Chair Barrows asked about o letter from the developer to Ms. Cameron regarding the connection to Lor Drive Mr. Kirk stated that one of the conditions would be that Lori Drive be improved all the way toLonnieDrive. There is a statement in the packet from NC DOT indicating that they would accept that provided it/Es constructed toLannieDrive. Chair Brown asked for clarification on the drainage issue for the entire site. County'Engineer Thames addressed this issue. He indicated that the site is categorized primarily bytwm ridge areas on the east and west side. Drainage areas run from the west to the east, bo about the center of the site; from that point to the north there is another drainage area from the center of the site and then to the south. He pointed out the existing drainage areas on the map, including those that flowed north and south. Ho pointed out the peaks on the site. He also referred to the two planned detention ponds. Theinfunnetion submitted by the developer indicates that one of the ponds is a 6wet6 pond, meaning that it is expected to-hold water all of the time; the other pond could be a 6dry� pond. A portion of the drainage area is characterized as a flood plain area consisting of flat, poorly drained soil. In response to a question, he stated that it is possible to build on that type of soil without a great deal ofproblem. There would not be structural problems but where there are flat slopes the water does not drain well. The water stays on lawns and |u not good for them. When it rains, the water tends ho drain slowly.