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WHEREAS, the implementation of a fixed guideway transit corridor between Durham and Chapel Hill is an important element in maintaining future mobility along the US 15-501 corridor, and WHEREAS, a development proposal has been submitted to the City of Durham and Durham County that requires modification of the adopted fixed guideway corridor and station locations, and WHEREAS, the impacts of the proposed modification on the feasibility of implementing the US 15-501 fixed guideway corridor are unknown, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners joins with the Chapel Hill Town Council in respectfully requesting and recommending to the City of Durham, Durham County and the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Transportation Advisory Committee that: Modifications to the adopted US 15-501 Fixed Guideway corridor and station locations, as adopted in the US 15- 501 Major Investment Study, be evaluated for potential impacts on ridership, operations and financial feasibility prior to approval. All parties that participated in the development of the US 15-501 Major Investment Study, Chapel Hill, Durham, Triangle Transit Authority, North Carolina Department of Transportation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke University, be provided an opportunity to review the analysis of proposed modifications and provide comments. The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Transportation Advisory Committee approves any modifications to the adopted corridor and station locations. The City of Durham and Durham County protect the fixed guideway corridor and development of station areas consistent with the adopted Plan. The City of Durham require dedication of appropriate right of way for the fixed guideway corridor along Shannon Drive and University Drive adjacent to the South Square site if modification of the corridor is deemed feasible. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Maple View Farms Soccer Field Design and Public Comment The Board received a special presentation and public comment on the design of the soccer field at Maple View Farms, reviewed and considered approval of the site design, and considered authorizing staff to submit the site plan for approval and begin the process of soliciting bids for construction. Chair Jacobs said that there would be public comment after this presentation. This is not a public hearing. Environment and Resource Conservation Director Dave Stancil said that this is the equivalent of a concept plan in parks planning. They sent letters to all within 500 feet of the property and other interested citizens that they were aware of. In March of this year, a lease was signed between the Nutter Family Limited Partnership and the County for six acres of land along Rocky Ridge Road. The property is being leased to the County for$1 per year. The next step is a site plan approval. He introduced Kimberly Surran, Open Space Design Specialist. Kimberly Surran spoke about the design of the soccer field. The site is six acres with the adjacent land uses being crop and pasture land. There is a 50-car parking lot that will be graveled along with a gravel walkway leading to the field. There is a fence that will run around three sides of the field. There is also a well location for irrigation and potable water. Commissioner Brown asked about signage and if there was a proposal for signage for parking, how the property should be used, etc. Kimberly Surran said that she is assuming that there will be a sign at the entrance and right now there are handicapped signs to designate the parking spaces. Commissioner Brown asked about road signs and said that the future Parks and Recreation Director could address some of these concerns. She has concerns about speed limit, noise, and hours of usage. Chair Jacobs pointed out that there will be no lighting and this limits the hours of usage. Commissioner Brown asked about port-a-johns and verified that there will not be a septic system. Kimberly Surran said that there are two sites for port-a-johns. Commissioner Brown said that there are many other options and she is not in favor of these since this is a permanent site. Dave Stancil said that there is the issue of costs, but this can be considered. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he and Commissioner Carey met with citizens in Cedar Grove and scheduling issues came up and how the community is able to access community parks, fields, etc. He thinks it would be appropriate to address how all of this comes together(scheduling, signage, etc.) when the new Parks and Recreation Director comes on board. He asked about the well and if it would be above ground.