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r <br /> 4 <br /> • Dedication of a single park site (25+ acres) to collectively satisfy <br /> dedication/payment-in-lieu requirements for all of the developments. This would <br /> require collaboration on the part of the individual developers and property owners. <br /> During consideration of the University Station project, dedication of a park site <br /> was proposed on the north side of NC 10 near its intersection with New Hope <br /> Church Road (between NC 10 and the Southern Railroad). Another possibility is <br /> dedication of a combination of resource protection area along Stoney Creek and <br /> dry, upland area adjacent thereto. In the case of the upland area, approximately <br /> 12-13 acres would be needed for active recreational facilities. The adjoining <br /> resource protection area might be planned for nature walks and used for <br /> educational purposes. <br /> • Acceptance of the required payments-in-lieu if property owners and developers are <br /> unable to collaborate on the dedication of a park site. Should this prove to be the <br /> only option available, the Board of Commissioners may wish to direct the <br /> Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and the Planning Board to review the <br /> current ordinance provisions to assure that the dedication/payment-in-lieu <br /> requirements are adequate to meet the long-term recreational needs of county <br /> residents. <br /> Anticipated Preliminary Plan Review Schedule <br /> The Planning Staff'anticipates submittal of a Preliminary Plan for the area covered in the <br /> Stoney Creek I Concept Plan in July, with a tentative Planning Board meeting date of <br /> September 18. The area covered by the Preliminary Plan is approximately 100 acres <br /> bounded by NC 10, New Hope Church Road, and Stoney Creek. Approximately 30 acres <br /> is included in floodplain, wetlands, natural areas, and steep slopes. <br /> This will be the first Preliminary Plan to be submitted for the area covered by the <br /> Concept Plans.Preliminary Plans for the remainder of the area may be submitted during <br /> the next year. The Planning Staff is tentatively scheduled to present information <br /> concerning the Concept Plans to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council (RPAC) at <br /> its meeting on July 11. The recommendations of RPAC would be considered by the <br /> Planning Board in making its recommendation. If the Planning Board makes a <br /> recommendation at its meeting on September 18, then the proposal could be submitted <br /> to the Board of Commissioners for a decision on October 2. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Although this item is presented to inform the Board of the status of the above <br /> mentioned subdivisions, comments and/or direction from the Board would be <br /> appreciated. <br />