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3 <br /> Mapleview Farm, you have established a model of land stewardship in which Orange County citizens can be <br /> justifiably proud. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> B. RESOLUTION -SOUTHERN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE <br /> Commissioner Gordon expressed a concern with the fact that the total number of acres for this <br /> school site is not up to State standards. <br /> Commissioner Carey clarified that the State standard is not a requirement. However, they may <br /> need to request an exemption from the State standard which is sixteen (16) acres for a 600 student school. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked that the County obtain information on the whole area surrounding the <br /> school so they can see the big picture. She asked about the process for getting additional acreage for the <br /> school and the next steps and suggested talking with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school administration and <br /> School Board. John Link will write a letter expressing the concerns stated above and request that the School <br /> Administration come to the first meeting in March to discuss these concerns. He will also ask for a <br /> clarification on the expansion of the gym and if they are requesting additional funds. <br /> Commissioner Carey questioned if the school has the authority to restrict the use of the facility if it <br /> is built for community use. This is an issue that needs to be resolved. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the <br /> resolution as stated below: <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, Seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to send to the <br /> Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools a letter outlining the concerns expressed here tonight. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENHANCEMENTS TO ROAD ACCESS TO THE <br /> SOUTHERN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT <br /> WHEREAS, during the February 3 meeting of the County Commissioners, the Board reviewed one site plan <br /> and proposed traffic pattern for the Southern Village Elementary School, based on information provided by <br /> Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools officials and project architects; and <br /> WHEREAS, as a result of this discussion, the Board of County Commissioners indicated a desire to express <br /> its concerns about road access by means of a resolution to be introduced for the record at the February 17 <br /> public hearing held by the Chapel Hill Town Council on the Southern Village Project. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County Commissioners hereby indicate their concerns <br /> about having adequate access to the Southern Village Elementary School site, and their support for the <br /> following three concepts: <br /> 1. Connections between the school site and the Town's Southern Community Park site, and between the <br /> school site and the Town's Park& Ride lot, at least by pedestrian access. <br /> 2. A connection between the school site and the southern park site that would allow for a second road <br /> access to the school from the south. <br /> 3. A connection between the Park & Ride lot and the southern park site. <br /> C. BOARD-OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW <br /> Tax Assessor John Smith made this presentation. This resolution gives the County <br /> Commissioners the option of serving as the Board of E & R or appointing a special board of E & R. <br />