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148 <br />to benefit Orange County economically. <br />Commissioner Insko asked if the changes in the plan changed the <br />1iercentage of open space. Mr. Cogswell stated that they are at 60%. It did <br />seduce the area for the golf course. He will provide these figures to <br />Commissioner Insko. With regard to the impact on the road, she asked if this <br />took into consideration normal increases from other development and Mr. Grill <br />indicated that it takes into account the 3% annually increase in growth. In <br />answer to another question from Commissioner Insko about the cost of the <br />homes, Mr. Cogswell indicated they hope to keep the price in the 901s. They <br />will be dedicating all the neutral open space including the buffers. They <br />will also pay school impact fees. The golf course will have public access <br />which is one of the two required by the Master Recreation Plan. <br />Commissioner Willhoit asked if the development rights of the golf <br />course would be dedicated to assure that it remain as open space. Mr. <br />Cogswell indicated they could develop an arrangement that would satisfy that <br />request. Commissioner Willhoit stated that the goal is not jobs and economic <br />development. Mr. Cogswell stated that they understand that young adults in <br />the northern part of the County have complained about the lack of employment <br />in the County. They want to address the middle income market which would help <br />the county economically. Providing housing will encourage citizens to move <br />to the County. He feels that what they are doing will preserve the rural <br />character of the County. <br />Commissioner Insko stated that her goal is preserving open space in <br />perpetuity. It is helpful to hear the comments. She is glad that people are <br />willing to talk to determine if something like University Station can happen <br />in Orange County. <br />Randall Arendt stated that the idea of open space development is not <br />)nly density neutral but it ranges up the scale from beginning homes to larger <br />"'nomes. He feels that the developers should identify how many units they plan <br />to build in each -rice range. He feels the project should address affordable <br />housing and should be guaranteed. The land prices are driven by the density. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked about the use of alternative systems and <br />Mr. Arendt stated that he has used these alternative systems with many types <br />of soil including clay soil very similar to that here in Orange County. He <br />would recommend public water and a shared sewage plant. <br />Commissioner Willhoit asked about Mr. Arendt's knowledge of other <br />alternative forms of wastewater treatment in the triassic basin. He indicated <br />that he would follow up on this. <br />QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS <br />THOMAS BUELL, JAMES M. BARTON, SR. and JOHN STONE declined to speak:. <br />One of the developers noted that the land prices have not been <br />inflated due to the potential development. They were $6,000 to $10,000 an <br />acre four years ago and are still that today. The landowners are not <br />interested in how many units will be built. <br />LETTERS RECEIVED Each County Commissioner, Planning Director and County <br />Manager received copies of all letters received in the County Commissioners <br />Office in Hillsborough. (Each letter is filed in the Permanent Agenda File <br />'_n the Clerk's Office) <br />Below is a list of letters received.