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6 Ron Williams summarized the different ways for disposal of sludge. Because of the risk of groundwater contamination the sludge is concentrated in one area. The best way for disposing of sludge is to -apply the sludge to the land at a rate that will keep the nutrients in a cycle so the farmer will benefit. He explained the process of extracting the sludge from the wastewater and the treatment of the sludge. The application rate is controled by an annual soil test taken on each site. It is applied to the pasture land or to the soil if the land is used for growing crops. Carolyn MeGaskil, Division of Environmental Management, advised OWASA that they will need to remove the phosphorus from the sludge and that there are no regulations for the sludge sites. Periodically samples are taken from the monitoring wells. Some of the concerns are true. However, signs have been erected, the monitoring wells will be used, and the buffer area must be maintained. She explained the purpose of the monitoring wells. Public concerns and complaints are welcomed and will be answered. She outlined the procedures if the permit is violated. The site can be revoked but the permit cannot be taken away. Commissioner Marshall expressed hope that the problems can be worked out to everyones satisfaction. She asked that the manager and attorney look into the situation and provide direction to the Board. F. ITEMS FOR 37ECISIJOJ9 1. WILKINS DRIVE PPP PROJECT, Approved under item D above. 2. HEART'S EASE I-VISION-PRELIMINARY Planner Susan Smith presented for Board consideration of approval the revised Preliminary Plan for Heart's Ease Subdivision. The 34.7 acres of land is located west of SR 1450 in Eno Township. A 33-unit subdivision is.proposed. The Planning staff recommended approval of the original submittal. The Planning Board recommended approval of the revised plan subject to four (4) conditions A letter was ,received from Durham County on May 17, 1985 in response to the staff's request for a second review in which they reaffirmed their position of having no difficulty with this subdivision— The Durham County Planning Board will do a courtesy review of this development on June 4. Commissioner Marshall asked if the Board is willing to wait on the courtesy review. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd to approve the recommendation from the Planning Board to approve the revised plan subject to the following conditions: 1. submittal and approval of a maintenance agreement for the recreation site and facilities 2. specification of lot details, including size, equipment$ and construction materials, on the plat 3. specification of the basketball court details, including size and hard surface, on the plat and 4. specification on the plat that the remaining recreation area will be grassed. Commissioner Walker questioned the requirement of the Board of a recreational area for 34 acres when another development was previously approved without this stipulation. Commissioner Carey noted that a development of this size should have a recreational area and it was an oversight when the previous development was approved. Commissioner Lloyd noted the recreational area is not a requirement in the Ordinance. Commissioner Walker expressed a concern that the requirement of a recreational area will increase the cost of the lot. Commissioner Marshall reviewed that the vote against the project was 3-2 because of the lack of recreational space and because a response on the 1§6