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2 The roads in Section II of Phase I have been partially graded and graveled, but not completed. The Final Plat for Section II was never submitted. In addition the consolidated Concept Plans for the remaining sections of University Manor (Craig Manor, Guernsdale, University Trace) expired on May 20, 1997. On January 28, 1998, the Planning Department received the attached letter from the attorney representing the applicant and owner of University Manor requesting revocation of the subdivision approval. As stated in the letter, the owner "has entered into a contract to sell the entire subdivision to Durahill, LLC, on the condition that the County revoke the approval of the subdivision and that all easements and restrictions created in connection with the approval of the subdivision be terminated or withdrawn on or before April 1, 1998." The effects of a revocation of approvals for University Manor aze positive and negative. From the County's perspective, one positive result would be relief of responsibility for the Conservation Easement. Another plus would be as long as the property remains undeveloped, there will be no added impacts on the environment, adjacent roads, or public service agencies such as law enforcement and schools. Negative aspects of the revocation include the loss of permanent open space and . potential tax revenue from developed lots. In addition, the County and residents of the azea aze left with an uncertainty of future development plans. From the developer's perspective, the revocation is, for the most part, positive, as he is able to sell to the prospective buyer and is freed of legal and financial obligations associated with development of the property. However, the developer forfeits the opportunity to sell approved lots. To accomplish revocation of the Preliminary Plan approval, the Planning Staff and County Attorney recommend that the applicant present all necessary documents to rescind the Conservation Easement, abandon the publicly dedicated roads, and make the recorded Final Plat null and void. Such documents, including a Resolution for action by the Boazd of Commissioners, may be presented at the next regulaz meeting of the Boazd on Mazch 4. Any future development application submitted for the property will be considered a new request, subject to all requirements, including Flexible Development provisions, that may be in effect at the time of submittal. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Staff be directed to bring forwazd at the next available regulaz meeting appropriate documents to accomplish revocation of the Preliminary Plan approval of University Manor, Phase I, abandonment of the public road dedication in Section I, and release of the Conservation Easement.