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the EMS impact of service, as well as additional information on the recreation needs for the proposed number of people and the impact on the schools. Additional information on accident and traffic reports on Lawrence Road would be useful as well. Also, any traffic information that staff could generate would be helpful. She also asked the developer to bring information about other similar homes they have built in North Carolina. Commissioner Gordon asked that a report be given on similar property development in other areas of North Carolina or the County. She did not feel that the County should do this but it would be helpful for the developer to bring to the next meeting. She asked the attorney to explain to the citizens what they need to do in order to introduce evidence. County Attorney Gledhill stated that assuming that the County Commissioners are inclined to change the zoning of this property, they will also be considering issuing a Special Use Permit for this Planned Development. In that context, there are a host of findings they will have to make. He felt it was impractical to go through all of them at this time. He recommended anyone who is interested in knowing what they are to contact the Planning Staff who will provide a list of those findings. Among those findings are that the applicant would have the burden of showing that the project maintains or enhances adjacent property values and that the project is in harmony with the area where it is going to be developed. The bottom line is that before the permit can be issued there must be substantial material and competent evidence of all of the facts required by the Ordinance. There are other requirements besides the two he mentioned above. Anyone interested in knowing what all of them are could get a printout from the Planning Staff which would include the staffs recommendation regarding each one. If the Board of Commissioners reach the determination that the property should be rezoned to R-3 or to any other zoning district other than what it is now, then they will have to get to the point of making the findings that the Special Use Permit process requires. Chair Brown also asked for a complete understanding of the Homeowner Association responsibilities. What those responsibilities would be and how they would be responsible for maintaining all of the infrastructure. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b) Z-4-98 James and Patricia LaTorre This item was presented by Planner Karen Lincoln for the purpose of receiving evidence and public comment on the proposed rezoning from Primary Economic Development to Secondary Economic Development of a 19.96 acre lot located in the 1-85/Buckhorn Road Economic Development Activity Node, and identified on Tax Map 44, Cheeks Township, as parcel 2A. Th subject property is owned by James and Patricia LaTorre and is locate on the north side of West Ten Road approximately 1.25 miles east of Buckhorn Road (SR 1114). The owners are requesting Secondary Development area designation for the property. This designation is intended to provide a "step-down" or land use buffer between Primary Development Areas and residentially zoned or developed properties. A limited number of residential and office uses are allowed within Secondary Development Areas. Where residential Q:\19981123.doc®