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11 F the edge of the road right-of-way. The underlying ownership would go to the center of the road. Andrews asked if the owner of the 55 acre tract has more plans for further development of that tract. Garrett responded that Planning Staff will suggest that the owner provide an overall plan for the tract when he is notified of the public dedication. This will address questions and concerns of future development for the owner and the County. Price asked if the existing owner of the lot at the end of the spur is aware of what is being proposed. Garrett responded she did not think so. Willis noted that this was a previously created lot. She continued that the Road Maintenance Agreements have a stipulation that if a road is to be upgraded in the future,that would already be a part of the agreement. Price continued,expressing concern about future development along the right-of- way and the possibility of property becoming landlocked.Garrett responded that the County could not change the existing right-of-way or require the owner to change the right-of-way. Any future development would require the provision of access and this information will be relayed to the owner when he is notified of the public dedication. MOTION: Strayhorn moved approval with the conditions as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Brooks. VOTE: Unanimous. (2) Amberidge Subdivision (10 Lots-Chapel Hill Township) Presentation by Emily Cameron. The property is located between University Station Road and the Chapel Hill Spur of the Southern Railroad in northern Chapel Hill Township,and contains 10.4 acres. The zoning is Rural Residential and Lower Eno Protected Watershed. The site slopes from University Station Road east toward the railroad. The majority of the site slopes at a gradient of less than 7.5%. Slopes between 7.5%and 15%cover 21%of the site. Approximately ten percent of the site includes slopes over 15%(Secondary Conservation Area). Slopes over 25%(Primary Conservation Area)are very limited and do not represent a significant constraint for development. The land drains to the northeast corner where a small intermittent stream from a nearby pond flows under the railroad. The stream is considered a Primary Conservation Area.A stream buffer is provided along the stream;a 50-foot land use buffer is required adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. The site is almost entirely wooded except for a small garden area and an overhead power line on the western portion of the tract.The trees are mixed pines and hardwoods approximately 25 years old,indicating that the land has been farmed. The wooded portion of the site is considered Secondary Conservation Area.