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.; 3fl4 developer were developed. Collins responded that is a situation that could exist in any application presented. Economics of a project could change and what may have been approved for a portion of a site may be the only portion developed. That would have to be weighed against designating the entire tract as transition which would be opening up four to five times more land area for higher densities. In some ways it becomes a trade-off; which is more advantageous, to ~, ~imit Wit, tc~,,~~,~a,~,~,;,p~;~~,,,~,~n~,,a,;~;],~,,n.~-,~,.t~,~ designate entire ~.. ... w-..r ~. wv .+r+ .~ tract. Jacobs asked if a third alternative could be to more clearly define the County's water and sewer policy before making a determination to extend it to such a large project. Collins responded that he had already made the point that the policy itself would have to be amended in order for the entire project to be served with public water and sewer. If the policy is not amended and the application is approved, the only area that could be served is the 91 acres. The remainder would have to be on wells and septic tanks or some other alternative systems. Collins expressed agreement that the policy is the key issue in this application. Commissioner Halkiotis asked how much of the 250 acres designated for lakes, park and golf course would actually be included in lakes and their uses besides irrigation of the golf course. Collins responded that the golf course would be approximately l75 acres, park site 25+ acres and the remaining would be open, space (50.acres) for lakes. Commissioner Halkiotis continued, asking the time frame for development and Collins responded ten to fifteen years. --" , Commissioner Halkiotis asked what guarantee the County would have i:::;?::.;.; that development did not extend beyond that time or that the project ~~. would be completed at all. Collins responded there was no guarantee. This project is a "first" for this portion of the County. The market and the project itself would dictate how well and at what rate it is ,developed. Commissioner Halkiotis asked Collins' opinion as a professional planner of the economic impact such a project would have for this part of the County. Collins responded that if the project is successful, the County could anticipate more applications for changes in that area. The project would set the tone for the area, There might be other developments, perhaps not as large, wanting to take advantage of golfing facilities. There would also possibly be an increase in the number of smaller developments. The Public Hearing was open for citizen comments; Steve Jeck of Hillsborough expressed concern with the taking away of forestlands, He also expressed concern with such a technical. analysis. He felt that the golf course did not satisfy the recreation requirement for the majority of the people as the forest and river did. He asked that the Boards consider strongly those public comments before making a decision for approval.