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113 Eubanks Road would be 200 feet from the right-of-way and located between a 100 buffer and building units. Councilman Smith asked staff to clarify the difference in the density of R-1 and O-I districts. Collins responded that R-1 allows for development at one unit per acre and O-I provides for development for office purposes. Councilman Smith indicated he was not against development but that development has its time and place. He expressed concern regarding the certainty of improvements along NC 86 to Homestead Road from the I-40 interchange. He indicated a desire to avoid the mistakes regarding road improvements experienced with developments in the past. He emphasized a need to deal with traffic problems which arise and suggested the need for traffic signals. He concluded that he did not like the idea of developers setting the pattern for development, particularly around interchanges and particularly allowing the first development in the area to set the pattern. He questioned the suitability of the land north of I-40 for development and statements made regarding the undesireability of the area for single family residences. Councilman Godschalk asked the applicant to indicate the earliest estimated build-out period. Loving responded that based on the marketing studies no less than three years and assuming a 3-5 year building and marketing effort. Jacobs asked staff to indicate the minimum required distance between traffic signals and exit and entrance ramps at an interchange. Collins responded he did not have this information. Staats commented that the applicants have worked closely with both planning staffs and have followed the requirements of the land use plan and development ordinances as well as the staff recommendations. Councilman Smith emphasized that the joint planning area plan is not yet adopted. He indicated he is critical of the process, not the developer given an uncompleted and unapproved land use plan. He concluded that the time is not right for consideration of a rezoning in the area. Staats responded to an earlier question regarding utilities noting that the facilities proposed were sized to serve a larger area. Chair Willhoit commented that the facilities must be sized in accordance with the land use plan for a given area. Chair Willhoit continued the public hearing until May 5, 1986 to receive the recommendations of the Town Council and the Orange County Planning Board and further information from the Planning Staff on the build- out period, school age population and OWASA service within the basin. With no further items to be presented, Chair Willhoit adjourned the meeting. Don Willhoit, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk