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000329 Gordon asked for clarification of the 8" line that was referred to as a deadend line. Davis responded that a deadend line is one that extends out to the far reaches of the system without a loop. Davis noted that the long range development plan for the water system calls for extension of a 12" along 15 501 which would complete the loop along 15-501 and Smith Level Road. Yuhasz inquired about alternative #2 and asked if it would take a different and perhaps shorter route. Davis responded it would definitely take a different route. The gravity line would follow the drainage path and be constantly flowing downhill. The force main would follow the road right-of- way so the problem of obtaining easements would not exist. Gordon inquired of Collins on finding 20.3.2(d) referring to changed conditions why the answer was yes if staff recommended denial. Collins responded that this answer should be no. Roger Waldono, Chapel Hill Planning Directorf noted that Collins had covered the material in the memorandum and there were only a few points he would like to make. He felt that timing was a definite factor. He expressed concerns that certain public facilities were missing; water and sewerr fire protection, recreational services and an adequate street or road system. He noted that with this development, 15-501 would be operating well over capacity. He continued noting that the recommendation was for denial and to encourage the applicant to come in with a planned development for the site. Yuhasz questioned how would a planned development be appropriate for this site given the conditions that make a straight rezoning inappropriate. He felt that planned development did not address the major concerns of traffic and water and sewer service. Waldon responded that it was conceivable that a planned development could come in that would address those concerns. Preston inquired if a planned development could be done as the property is zoned now. Collins responded if it was to be developed at R-1 (one unit to the acre) this could be done with a simple subdivision. This would need the approval of Chapel Hill and Orange County. Anything other than R-1 would require a planned development. Gordon noted that the Chapel Hill ordinance handles a planned development as a straight Special Use Permit. The Orange County ordinance handles the planned development as a combination of a rezoning and a Special Use Permit. Godschalk asked that Waldon describe the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Thoroughfare Plan in relation to this proposed project. Waldon responded that a copy of the Thoroughfare Plan was included in the agenda packet and shows 15-501 as a major thoroughfare and Old Lystra Road as a minor thoroughfare. Thus faro, attempts to have 15-501 upgraded have been unsuccessful. The Town of Chapel Hill has attempted to implement this portion of the thoroughfare plan, but it is still perhaps years away. Willhoit inquired how the 8 acres in Chapel Hill's jurisdiction are zoned. Waldon responded R-2 which is 7 units to the acre as Chapel Hill uses floor area ratio as a guide. Willhoit asked if any special approvals would be required to build on this site and Waldon responded that if a subdivision proposal came in it would proceed through the regular subdivision process. If a planned development proposal came in it would go through the Planning Board and Council. Jacobs inquired on what basis the 10 auto trips per unit per day