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Leyland Cypress on lot 27 within the 40-foot buffer along Moorefields Road and <br />Leyland Cypress along Dimmocks Mill Road sufficient to meet ordinance <br />requirements. <br />• The Preliminary Plan proposes to develop the property in four (4) phases, with six <br />(6) lots to be developed in Phase I, nine (9) lots in Phase 2, and four (4) lots in Phase <br />4, <br />and three (3) lots in Phase 4. The applicant proposes to complete the development <br />within five (5) years. <br />Section 6 of the Fiscal Impact Analysis prepared for Woodgreen Subdivision indicates <br />expected revenues generated from this development will be greater than the expected expenditures the <br />County will receive as a result of the development. <br />On February 3, 1999, the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the Preliminary Plan <br />for Woodgreen Subdivision subject to the conditions stated in the attached Resolution of Approval. <br />The Manager recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan for Woodgreen Subdivision with <br />public roads and subject to the conditions contained in the Resolution of Approval. <br />Director of Environmental Health Ron Holdway stated that there are space restraints on all <br />the lots. He illustrated an integrated system that decreases the amount of space needed by 25 percent for <br />the system. They recommend that another system be used that will decrease the amount of space needed <br />by 50 percent. <br />Commissioner Brown confirmed that there is not one (1) conventional system recommended <br />for this subdivision. She questioned whether the lots and housing could be reconfigured to allow for a <br />conventional septic system. Additionally, she noted that the T&J Panel system had not been previously <br />used in Orange County, which it has not, although other areas in the Piedmont have used the system for <br />approximately eight (8) to ten (10) years. She said that while there could be an ordinance passed requiring <br />enough land for conventional systems, even if an innovative system is used, many other counties have <br />experienced a large influx of lawsuits when such restrictions were set. <br />Geoffrey Gledhill stated that a minimum soil requirement can be created, without stating what <br />kind of system must be used in those soils. State law requires that each lot must have a minimum handling <br />capacity of 240 gallons of daily sewage. Local rules require that each lot must meet a 260-gallon a day <br />capacity. Mr. Holdway is suggesting creating a further requirement of a certain amount of soils to meet the <br />requirements of a conventional system. This would not dictate that only conventional systems be used, but <br />sets a soils requirement in tandem with that required of a conventional system. To the homeowner, the <br />maintenance of an innovative system versus a conventional system will not change. There is just a <br />reduction in the amount of footage required. <br />Mike Barr, land surveyor, worked on the plan and stated that the reason for the smaller lots is <br />to allow open space. He stated that the developers had met many times with the Orange County Health <br />Department to meet the County's needs. The developers have worked with the neighbors to meet as many <br />of the needs as possible. <br />Chris Lamb of 2411 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, NC, stated that he lives directly <br />across the street from this subdivision. He will have impact from the noise and traffic from this subdivision. <br />He stated that he recognizes that the developers have met the regulations and open space requirements. <br />However, these homes will not have a backyard, which will eventually prove to be a deficit. Mr. Lamb is <br />concerned about 25 new septic systems and 25 new wells across the street from his property. In Mr. <br />Lamb's viewpoint, this development offers no benefit to the community and he is against construction of this <br />proposed subdivision. <br />Luther Stirewalt believes this area, at present, is a garden spot. As such, this proposed <br />subdivision is an overdevelopment in the middle of this garden spot. Mr. Stirewalt does not want to make <br />this part of Orange County the "backyard of Chapel Hill and Durham". <br />In answer to a question from Chair Gordon, Geoffrey Gledhill stated that at the time this <br />application was submitted, the innovative systems were approved for flexible development. <br />Commissioner Brown said that this is an example of a development that does not <br />characterize the carrying capacity of the land. She would like to have the developer work with Mr. Holdway <br />to find a way to use a conventional system to reduce density. Chair Gordon agreed with this suggestion.