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7 R. D. Smith questioned if the applicant has been asked to show if this 411 was subject to the Resource Conservation District and if he was to redesign his plan accordingly. Discussion on perennial streams followed. A council neither asked why it is so difficult to determine what is a perennial stream. Weldon responded that maps available are old and that on- site determinations have to be made. Applicant presentation by Ralph Cochran of Allenton Realty. Mr. Cochran stated that this subdivision would provide for single family dwellings with all lot sizes being 1/2 acre or larger. It is well located to the 1-40 interchange and 15-501 Boulevard, making for good accessibility. He continued that this project is compatible with the low density residential uses already in the area. The property is "L" shaped which makes it more difficult to work with. The applicant has worked with Chapel Hill and Orange County Planning Staffs and feels he has a good, low density development for the area. He continued, noting the reallocation of densities (1.35 in Orange County jurisdiction and .77 in Chapel Hill jurisdiction) . Cochran commented on the sight distance at the entranceway which was referred to earlier by the staff. The sight distance requirement has been met and will be noted on the plat. Floor area ratios will be in compliance with the Planned Development section of Orange County Ordinance. In reference to the Resource Conservation District, the applicant is prepared to lose a lot if necessary to come into compliance. He noted that the question regarding buffers seemed to be an important one. The project is buffered from all streets, honors the MTC requirement and is compatible with the existing land use in the area. An lots have large rear yards which also act as buffers. 410 He addressed the question of increased traffic generation at the intersection of 15-501 and Erwin Road. He noted that the studies made indicated the increase would only be about 1/2%. He then addressed the question of pump stations. He noted the reliability of pump stations because they were monitored at all times. David Godschalk, Chapel Hill Town Council, remarked on the shape of the site and inquired if the applicant had any interest in the adjoining property or if he knew what might be going to take place on these adjoining properties. Cochran responded that this property is under one ownership. The property inside the EL" is owned by a local family and is held in trust by NCNB Trust Department. The area to the north has already been subdivided into several parcels and the parcel on the corner has been purchased for a church site. Godschalk asked about the applicant's market study for executive housing and the limitations such a study identified regarding the power line running through the property and the property's location adjacent to the interstate. Cochran responded he had marketed other properties with similar conditions and recognized that those which were are the least desirable would most likely have to be discounted for sale. Godschalk asked how strongly the applicant was committed to this site plan. He felt it was obvious there were some areas that could be redesigned to perhaps enhance the buffer area or make the recreation area more desirable. He asked if some of these alternatives had been explored or is the applicant willing to explore some of these alternatives. Cochran responded that the project had been redesigned for Orange County, for Chapel Hill and for DOT. The applicant agrees to meet the open space requirement and will be looking at the area around the stream possibly to provide this space. 411 Commissioner Carey inquired what was being proposed in the way of a buffer around the perimeter other than the area that abuts the interstate. Cochran responded he had not been told of additional buffer requirements by either staff. Two of these lots abut each other to the rear and this provides additional buffer. Hopefully, if the adjoining land is rezoned and is