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I. General Plan for Legislation Support Process for North Carolina General Assembly Sessions The Board considered a proposed general plan for an ongoing legislation support process. Commissioner Gordon made reference to page four and asked about Assistant to the Manager Greg Wilder's role. She suggested adding, "during the legislative session" to the statement about his role. Also, on page six, she feels that when something comes up that is urgent, in such cases if the participant is the Chair, then that person would consult with the Vice-Chair. She added that the participant would notify or ask the Assistant to the Manager to notify all the members of the County Commissioners and consult with the Chair far advice and direction. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the proposed general plan for an ongoing legislation support process with the changes made above. Commissioner Brown suggested a change as follows: "The participant and the Chair will inform all of the participants," instead of should. Commissioner Brown made reference to page eight and asked if it was really necessary to put all of the information about faxes, emails, and telephone. Commissioner Jacobs has no problem with removing the statement about faxes, emails, and telephone. County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill suggested that language be added that communication will continue during the legislative session and on an as needed basis. Commissioners Gordan and Jacobs accepted all of the friendly amendments to their original motion. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA a. Appointments The Board considered an appointment to the Old Chapel Hill Post Office Study Committee. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Pam Jones to the Old Chapel Hill Post Office Study Committee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Halkiotis indicated that he will help out in an exofficio capacity. b. Ashwick Subdivision Preliminary Plan The Board considered a preliminary plan for the proposed Ashwick subdivision. Planning Director Craig Benedict made the presentation. The subdivision is a 51-acre tract with 58 residential lots of approximately 15,000 square feet each. The project is located in the Efland area, adjacent to US 70, east of Richmond Road, and west of Efland-Cedar Grove Road. The amount of open space that has been submitted as a conservation cluster plan is approximately 47°~ of the site, or 24 acres. This property is in the 10-year transition area. Because of the amount of open space in excess of the 33% requirement, seven bonus lots were added to this subdivision. The buffers surround the site. There is a private road easement in order to connect this subdivision with some other potential roads in the area. This area is in the area of the Cheeks Township District Park, and the applicant would pay payment-in-lieu funds of approximately $26,390. The water and sewer will be provided by Orange-Alamance Water System. The sewer system in this general area is part of the Orange CountylEfland sewer plan. The Planning Board recommended approval at their meeting and staff is recommending approval contingent upon the signing of a sewer system extension agreement for anyone that would be using the system within the overall adopted sewer plan and also contingent upon the conditions of the attached resolution of approval. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the conversation with NCDOT about adding aright-turn taper into this development since it is on US 70. Craig Benedict said that after the Planning Board approval, staff continued its discussion with DOT. DOT said that if the Board of County Commissioners were to ask for aright-turn lane taper, then it would be accepted. It can be added into the motion of approval as an additional condition.