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~~~ 4. Sable Run Preliminary Plat Planner Mary Scearbo presented for consideration the preliminary plan for Sable Run. The property is located in Bingham Township on the east side of Buckhorn Road. ~,•,,. Twenty-two lots are proposed out of a total acreage of 44.25. The Froperty is zoned Agricultural Residential and is located in the Cane Creek watershed. The Planning Board :{ has recommended approval with six conditions and the Administration concurs. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the preliminary plat for Sable Run subject to the following six conditions: (].) All lots receive access from Silver Fox Lane. (2) An easement (public) providing access to the cemetery on lot #19 shall be shown on the preliminary plat. (3) Prior to final plat recordation, an easement (public) must be approved including and providing access to the cemetery on lot #19. The recorded document shall state that a Removal of Graves Certificate should be filed with the N.C. Department of Human Resources if the remains are to be ~ entered in another location. The boundaries shall be marked on the property. (4) Documentation by the applicant, working with Planning Department Staff, of all available information on the cemetery on lot #19, including plot plan, marker types, and stone inscriptions. (5) No further extension of Silver Fox Lane will be allowed. (6) If permanent stormwater management devices are required by the Erosion Control Officer, a Homeowners Association shall be formed to maintain the devices. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. Ttails End Preliminary Plat The property is located in Hillsborough township on Dimmocks Mill Road and backs up to Seven Mile Creek downstream from the reservoir site being considered. The tract is zoned Agricultural Residential, Protected Watershed II (Upper Eno) and Water Quality Critical Area. Two residential Iots are proposed out of 6.68 acres. The Planning Board and the Administration recommends approval with one condition. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the preliminary plat for Trails End subject to the condition that restrictive covenants be provided for review and approval by the County Attorney which include a prohibition of further subdivision of lot #2. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 6. Rural Character Study - Consultant Recommendation Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the firm of Lane Kendig, Inc, to perform the Rural Character Study for Orange County and that the Chair to the Commissioners be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Marvin Collins explained that funds for this study were approved last year. The Rural Character Study Committee considered three proposals submitted by consultants and had personal presentations before making their final decision. He explained the procedure that was followed which led to the recommendation of Lane Kendig, Inc. and outlined the scope of work which would be included in the final report. Chair Marshall asked for clarification on how the consultant would interact with the committee and haw decisions and recommendations will come back to the Board for their decision. Collins explained that Kendig would like for the Board of Commissioners to be involved in the entire process which would include attending meetings to hear citizen comments.