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8 7/2/97 Planning Board Minutes ' a. Preliminary Plans (1) Lot 4A High Point Woods (Chapel Hill Township-2 Lots) Presentation by Jane Garrett. The property is located in Chapel Hill Township on the south side of Davis Road(SR 1129)one-half mile west of Ode Turner Road(SR 113 0)as shown on the vicinity map. The proposed division is considered a major subdivision because it proposes the sixth lot created from one parcel within four months. According to the definition of"minor subdivision'in the Subdivision Regulations,a maximum of five(5)lots,including the residual acreage,may be created from one tract within any 24-month period. The size of the parcel is 2.86 acres.The current zoning is Rural Residential (R-1). The subdivision is not located in a protected watershed. The site slopes very gradually toward a low drainage area located approximately 200 feet from the southwest comer of the property. This drainage pattern begins at a culvert under Davis Road,extends into a small manmade ditch for about 100 feet,then spreads out over a 30 to 50-foot area and may involve a spring. The flow at this point is southeast;however,it eventually turns northeast to form a tributary of Cates Creek located south of Hillsborough. The entire tract is wooded with predominantly mature hardwoods and typical understory species. The area near the southeastern corner of the lot includes some small scattered rock outcroppings. The applicant has submitted a report from a soil scientist which evaluates the suitability of the soil to support on-site subsurface sewage disposal. Most of the soils are provisionally suitable,with the exception of the drainage area described. During review of the minor subdivision at the end of last year,the Orange County Health Department identified a site for installation of aseptic system as indicated on the site analysis. At the April 2, 1997 meeting,the Planning Board unanimously approved both the Conventional and Conservation Concept Plans,preferring the Conservation Plan. The applicant chose to submit the Conventional as a Preliminary Plan. The conditions of approval for the Concept Plan have been provided on the Preliminary Plan. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan for Lot 4A High Point Woods subject to the conditions contained in the Resolution of Approval(an attachment to these minutes on pages ). MOTION: Strayhom moved approval subject to the Resolution of Approval as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Katz. VOTE: Unanimous.