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Mr. Redfoot explained Option A and B also include the potential for an addition to the Seymour Center and to the Southern Human Services although they don't know the size or location at this time. In both options, they are calling for preserving the hardwoods in the southwest corner of the site. Mr. Redfoot then moved on to Option B (slide) and said it did a much larger job in terms of addressing the main entrance. They could use a major intersection and entrance change there to clarify getting into the site, more of a straight intersection, a T intersection into Homestead Road. The road would come straight into the Seymour Center and parking lot giving a clear identifiable parking lot and traffic access to that center. Then, coming off into another clear T intersection, they would swing the road all the way through the site, connect it with the Southern Human Services Center, bring it all the way through and connect it back to the roadway in the dedicated right of way. This will accomplish a much larger development area of approximately 390,000 square feet. On this option, the storm water management would take place in the tan areas shown. Mr. Redfoot then reviewed the contrasts between Option A and Option B as outlined below. Concept Plan Variable Concept Plan A Concept Plan B • Improved road alignment • Improved entrance Distinguishing Characteristics • Maintain existing stormwater intersection and internal ponds circulation • Largest area of development • Improved traffic circulation for vehicles and pedestrians • Proposed road along east side of site (dedicated right of way) Common to Both • Additions to existing buildings with associated parking • Maintain undisturbed southwest area • An additional 350,000 square feet of floor area available per Town's ordinance Development Area 220,000 sf 390,000 sf Undisturbed Area 7 acres 10 acres Ponds Relocated No Yes Infrastructure Cost Moderate High Impact Hardwoods in Southwest No No Corner Good potential for meeting Highest potential for Future Land Acquisition future space needs on this site, eliminating need for future without additional land land acquisition acquisition Multiple buildings on multiple Co-located, centralized Operational Costs sites increases operational buildings potentially lowers costs operational costs Potential for Accomodating County's High Highest Future Needs Mr. Waldon said in the Chapel Hill process, they're aiming for a modification of the special use permit which will take nine to twelve months. The mandatory first step is concept plan review. The application fee for the concept plan is modest but the special use application fee is based on square footage. They do not know the exact amount yet but they anticipate it being approximately $80,000. Mr. Waldon told the Board they were seeking their feedback on Options A and B, direction on what they would like them to take forward to the public information meeting on September 4th, and guidance into turning that into a full blown master plan they would bring back to the Board on October 16tn Commissioner Gordon asked them to explain what the Town Council wishes to do. Chair Pelissier replied they had received a letter today from the Town of Chapel Hill Mayor Kleinschmidt saying it would be preferable to wait until they have their joint meeting or perhaps schedule an additional meeting to discuss it. Commissioner Gordon then referred to page 4 (the bottom slide) and asked them to explain the purpose and rationale. She said she had taken the bullet points that they had given, and had written a statement to clarify the importance of pursuing a plan at this time. She read, "Orange County has the