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40 <br /> create a subdivision that is an outstanding <br /> example of what they would like to have in this <br /> community. He stated that they are a family of <br /> integrity and responsibility and would not do <br /> anything to harm the community. He continued <br /> that the homes in the subdivision would be <br /> $200,000 to $225,000 including the cost of the <br /> lots. Nice landscaping and restrictive covenants <br /> will be a part of the subdivision. <br /> In response to the boundary line dispute with Mr. <br /> Barbour, Mr. Roberts indicated he has been in <br /> communication with Mr. Barbour' s family and they <br /> are sincerely trying to settle the issue. He <br /> stated: "Mr. Barbour, we just want you to put <br /> your foot down where you say it is and we will go <br /> with it" . He continued that they want to be good <br /> neighbors and provide a good development on this <br /> property for Orange County. He indicated respect <br /> for every question that had been asked. He <br /> expressed respect for the historical register and <br /> the preservation of historical properties. He <br /> indicated the intent to plant 400 trees in the <br /> open pasture area and make an upscale development <br /> for the area. Mr. Roberts continued that <br /> everything asked for by the Planning Staff and <br /> Planning Board has been done or provided. He <br /> indicated understanding of the concerns and <br /> reiterated that he intends to do what is right <br /> and preserve the historical nature of the area. <br /> He concluded his comments requesting that the <br /> subdivision be approved so he could move forward <br /> with the development, building nice homes to <br /> bring nice clientele to Orange County. <br /> Ann Myers asked about the price range of the <br /> lots. Mr. Roberts responded that has not been <br /> determined. When that decision is made and the <br /> property marketed, it will be publicized. <br /> Waddell reminded the citizens that the cost of <br /> the lots is not a decision factor for the <br /> Planning Board. <br /> Laura Baldwin asked why there is not a proposal <br /> for the joining of Lawrence Road with Baldwin <br /> Road with the developer assuming the costs. She <br /> felt this would be a more simple solution than <br /> having Mr. Roberts provide a sixty-foot right-of- <br /> way. She emphasized again that she was not <br /> against the Roberts' family developing their <br /> land, just wanted the area residents to have some <br /> say in how the area will be developed. <br /> Stewart Barbour expressed concern that more <br />