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6 <br /> • BOCC and Planning Board members expressed concern over the sample homeowners <br /> association (HOA) documents and asked the developer to provide specific HOA <br /> documents for this project. Board members identified specific examples of the sample <br /> document contradicting applicant testimony. <br /> A BOCC member expressed concern over a HOA requirement for a minimum building <br /> size for a single-family residence. <br /> Staff Comment: Submission of HOA documents is not a required component of the <br /> application. The sample document was submitted so BOCC and Planning Board <br /> members could have an understanding of how the applicant manages their projects <br /> and obtain an understanding on some of the limitations and standards normally <br /> incorporated into a Weekly Homes LLC project. <br /> • BOCC and Planning Board members asked if the applicant would prohibit the location of <br /> solar arrays within the project. A BOCC member cited specific language within the <br /> submitted HOA documents indicating solar arrays would not be permitted. <br /> Staff Comment: The applicant indicated it was not there intent to limit the <br /> development of a solar array on any of the proposed parcels. The County Attorney <br /> indicated recent modifications to State law prohibits a local HOA from adopting such a <br /> limitation. <br /> • A BOCC member inquired about the transfer of mineral rights for the proposed lots. <br /> Staff Comment: The applicant indicated they were not intending to transfer or sell <br /> mineral rights to third parties for development purposes. <br /> • BOCC and Planning Board members requested the site plan and HOA documents be <br /> revised to require local, indigenous, drought tolerant vegetation throughout the project <br /> were landscaping is required. <br /> Staff Comment: The applicant indicated the modification would be made. <br /> • BOCC members requested additional information on the operational parameters of the <br /> off-site septic field. Specifically the question was asked would remote pumps be used <br /> and who would be responsible for property maintenance and upkeep. <br /> Staff Comment: The applicant indicated the HOA would be responsible for mowing <br /> and maintaining the common septic area but that individual property owners would be <br /> responsible for maintaining their individual septic fields. With respect to the operation <br /> of the system, the applicant agreed to supply additional information. <br /> • A local citizen stated the project was too dense and the applicant should increase <br /> average lot size to 5 acres per dwelling unit. <br /> Staff Comment. This proposal is in accordance with the anticipated densities for <br /> properties located within the Rural Buffer land use category as defined within the adopted <br /> Comprehensive Plan, Rural Designated area as denoted on the Growth Management <br /> Systems Map, and the requirements of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan. <br /> The 2030 Comprehensive Plan can be viewed using the following link: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/planning/compre cpupdate.asp <br /> The Joint Planning Land Use Plan can be viewed by using the following link: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/planning/documents/JPALUPDocument.pdf <br />