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~. , . 1) Recreation areas must be provided, one of which must be at least eight acres in size. z) Lots along the northern end of Longwood Road must be at least two acres in size. 3) A buffer zone must be provided along New Hope Creek. 4) All lots must meet minimum Health Department standards. 5) Drainage easements. must be established where the Erosion Control Officer deems necessary. 6) A11 flag lots must be rearranged to avoid crossing drainage areas in the four acre lot section. Hal Minis, Acting Planning Director, stated this subdivision will be developed in phases, however, it is being presented as a whole in order to give the Commissioners an idea of the entire subdivision. Phase I will be 4 acre lots and lots which do not meet the Health Department standards will be combined into 8 acre lots. Some testing has been done by the Health Department, however, a lot by lot test cannot be made until all the lot lines are laid. Mr. Minis stated that 80 percent of the lots in Phase I have a greater then SO percent chance of Health Department approval as indicated by a map which was presented. The subdivision has been reviewed by the New Hope Fire Department in relation to the road network. Some roads have been changed to a higher plain to protect streams in the area. A community water system has been approved by OWASA. Storm water drainage easement have also been pointed out and wil'1 be indicated on the final plat. Mr. Fred White, Director of Duke Forest, stated to the Board that the subdivision showed careful and conservative planning and will result in less impact upon Duke Forest than might result from other less carefully drawn and higher density plans. Discussion ensued concerning the green belt proposed for the Duke Forest area. Commissioner Willhoit stated that the lot size proposed dces not meet his idea of a green belt area. Commissioner Gustaveosn expressed his concern for the social impact on the area. He stated he felt this was not good planning for the future conservation of energy. Commissioner Willhoit moved that the approval of this plat be denied due to the lack of a design for a green belt area. Further discussion ensued. The Chairman declared the motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Willhoit then moved that the Phase S, four-acre section be approved and that the developer work with the Planning Staff to combine lots to achieve a green belt .appearance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson. Chairman Whitted stated he did not understand the second part of the motion since guidelines had not been established for a green belt area. Commissioner Willhoit withdrew his motion. Commissioner Pinney then moved to approve Phase I of Stoneridge and that the Developer work on Phase II to combine lots where necessary on Whitfield Road. Approval is to be granted subject to the six conditions previously set forth and subject to the Restrictive Covenants prohibiting further subdivision of lots adjacent to Duke Forest. Commissioner Whined seconded the motion. Commissioner Willhoit asked that the motion be amended to include that a 100 foot undisturbed buffer along Whitfield Road be provided. Commissioner Pinney agreed to the amendment. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. Ttem 10: Dr. Sarah Dent discussing sponsorship of the Orange County Rescue Squad by Duke University Medical Center. The Chairman recognized Dr. Dent, who explained to the Board that in order for nuke Medical Center to sponsor the Orange County Resuce Service, Error and Ommission Liability Insurance coverage must be acquired. She