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.- L ~_ Mr. Freeland, developer of the property, stated he would perfer to have access to his property over'the railroad crossing if possible. Commissioner Gustaveson objected to approving the entrance Aver the railroad crossing as being a hazardous entrance. Commissioner Walker moved that the Greenbriar Estates final plat be approved with the existing right of way across the railroad tracks. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion and further discussion ensued. Tt was pointed out that if an easement did exist for the property owners using the railroad crossing, the County Commissioners could not close the crossing. Chairman [whitted stated he felt if the easement is to continue, the roads leading to the crossing should be improved to meet the County Subdivision Standards. . The Chairman called for a vote on Commissioner [walker's motion that ' the plat be approved with the existing right of way across the railroad tracks. y Commissioner Pinney then withdrew his second to P4r. Walker's motion, as he did not clearly understand the motion. The Chairman declared the motion of Mr. Walker died for lack of a second. Commissioner Pinney moved that the plat.be approved with both entrances into the subdivision. This motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Willhoit returned to the meetin at this point. 2t was pointed out by the Planning Staff that.the proposed road through the Whispering Pines Subdivision would be difficult to build due to condi- tions of the land. Commissioner Pinney moved to approve the right of way across the rail- ... road tracks. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. The Chairman called for a vote an the motion and voting aye were Com- missioners Pinney, Walker, and Whitted. Voting nay were Commissioners •Willhoit and Gustaveson. The motion was declared passed. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was further moved and adopted to follow the Planning Staff's recommenda- tion that a 50 foot buffer strip be .observed along the stream. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner twalker, it was then moved and adopted to require the developer of this property to erect railroad warning signs on each side of the railroad crossing. d) Glen Parrish: This is in reality a minor subdivision of 1.6 acres from a twenty-five acre tract. The property owner is requesting a variance from the sixty foot right of way requirement. The Planning Board recommends the plat indicate a sixty foot right of way in front of Mr. Parrish's pro- . party. Mr. Kirk explained to the Board that the property of Mr. Parrish is located just off the Bethel Church Road in Chapel Hill Township. Mr. Parrish is requesting a 30 foot variance for the private road as he cannot obtain a 60 foot easement. The Health Department and the Erosion Control Officer have approved this property. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissa.oner [walker, it was moved and adopted to approve the preliminary plat of Glen Parrish granting a 30 foot variance right of way, but with the requited 60 foot right of way in front of the Parrish property. e) Timberlyne - Phase IT - This subdivision was considered at the Board's January meeting and referred back to the Chapel Hill Planning Board for additional comment. Their comments are attached and will be reviewed by Mr. Minis. The Acting Planning Director informed ishe Board that Timberlyne was approved several years ago as being developed on septic tanks. It is now being resubmitted as a development on sewer.