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58 of housing in the Chapel Hill area and they would like to address that need. He cited the location of this tract of land as a definite asset. The housing will range from $125, 000 to $200, 000 price range. Chair Willhoit cited problems associated with the development of the land use plan for that area. This area is in the Carrboro Joint Planning Area and yet it is remote from the city limits. He asked for comments on a possible scenario if this request is approved and the subdivision built. Would it be voluntarily annexed by Carrboro or would it be annexed by Chapel Hill? Buzz Lloyd indicated his choice of a scenario would be where the County would grant the zoning, the development would be built and they would not be involved with seeking annexation. Planning Board member Chris Best asked about the school the children from this area would attend and was told they would attend Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. He questioned if the developer was concerned that the schools were already operating at capacity and Buzz Lloyd indicated that the development is not gaged by the schools but that by the time more schools will be necessary they will be built. Chair Willhoit outlined the costs involved for providing school space for additional children that this development would generate. More classrooms will be needed which means taxes will need to be raised or a bond issue will be necessary to build new schools or seek authority to charge an impact fee to accumulate capital for new schools. Commissioner Marshall noted that Carrboro is one of the few municipalities which has gained enabling legislation to levy impact fees. Because of these fees, they can move toward a higher density development because the developers will be able to help pay for the services. This will have an impact upon the services that must be provided by county governments. She agrees with the developer that it is the responsibility of the county to build the schools as necessary but the complications of when and how to get the money needs to be recognized at all times. Commissioner Carey asked how far the sewer lines were from the project and Buzz Lloyd indicated 4, 000 to 5, 000 feet. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM CITIZENS JIM FURMAN, owner of one of the lots adjacent to the proposed project expressed concern about the density and the slope of the area which may lead to increased runoff and flooding in that area. Larry Reid, resident close to the new development, expressed concern about the density and inquired about the necessity for one-half acre lots when the lots in that area are R-1. Buzz Lloyd indicated that the value of the land and economics would dictate a density of R-2 . Mary Jullian questioned the difference in the acreage as shown on the tax map and what the applicant is requesting to be rezoned. Susan Smith indicated the applicant is only requesting that a portion of the tax lot be rezoned and pointed out that area on the map. Chair Willhoit indicated he spoke with Mayor Porto and there