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aoo~2s will this be discussed. Gledhill answered that the applicant will have the opportunity to make a presentation on that item. But as he understood it, the 100' buffer for the planned development applies to the perimeter of the overall project. fie added the Boards car, negotiate or waive it as long as the substitute buffer, in the opinion of the Boards, is equivalent to that provided by the 100' specified. Commissioner Walker westioned i£ the 100' 1~T.~C buffer applied in Chapel Hill's jurisdiction? Geoffrey Gledhill responded the County does not have zoning jurisdiction in Chapel Bill's planning jurisdiction. Geoffrey Gledhill continued that regulations of the county, including the 1G0' buffer recuirement, do not apply anywhere in Chapel I3i11's jurisdiction. Mayor Massif clarifies for Mr. Walker that even if the Tawas required the P"IC buffer, there were rro undeveloped areas in t.`ze Town's jurisdiction along the interstate to which it would apply. Walker noted as Chapel Hi.11 annexes it may get into that area. Massif said until we annex, it would be in the 3oint Planning Area ark right now we are using your requirements for joint planning. He expressed concern that he dial not knave when requirements are waived and when they are not and when the issue should be considered. Geoffrey Gledhill reminded the Boards that the burden is on the applicant to prove he meets the requirements of the Ordinance. Roger Waldon continued his presentation and reviewed again the open space requirements, traffic patterns, additional rights-of~way and drainage easements. Waldon continued that to satisfy the Town's open space requirement far the subdivision the applicant would have to provide additional open space or a. payment ir_ lieu of the requirEd open space. David Taylor addressed the following primary concerns: traffic impact, drainage and resource conservation district and the sewer service to the area. fie said that his staff recvmnerx3s to the Council approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulations as specified. HLs. I{awalec cuestioned the necessity, reliability and maintenance of pump stations. [Taldan noted it v~ould be impossible to provide service to this subdiv- ision without a pump station. R. D. Bxnith questioned the location of the perennial stream and compliance with the Town's star~iards. Roger Waldon answered that it vrus not a perennial stream. R. D. B;nith questioned i.f the applicant has been asked to show if this was subject to the Resource Conservation District and if he was to redesign his plan accordingly. Discussion on perennal streams followed. A council member asked why it is so difficult to determine what i.s a perennial stream. Waldon responded that maps available are old and that on- site ueterminations have to be made. P,palicant presentation by Ralph Cochran of Allenton Realty. fKr. Cochran stated that this subdivision would provide for single family dwellings with all lot sizes being 1/2 acre or larger. Tt i.s well located to tY:e T-40 interchange and 15-501 Boulevard, making for good accessibility. He continued that this project is cc~rpatible with the lew density residential uses already in the area. The property is "I," shape which makes it more