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. „ 9 Council member Smith inquired if the 100' buffer is part of the lot. Willhoit responded noting can be built in this open space area. Collins responded it extends from the lot line. Commissioner Marshall questioned the safety of the dam located south of the tract. Cochran responded that the Soil Conservation Service was involved in its construction. The Chapel Bill Planning Board recommendations were introduced into the record by Alice Ingram. She indicated that the Planning Board does agree with the Manager's recommendation and their concerns were incorporated into the Manager's report, but noted that the Board did not know of the problems with the ponds and streams and that a concern regarding utility line voltage was not incorporated in the Manager's report. High voltage lines may pose an adverse impact. She continued that the Board raised questions regarding impacts of stub-outs in the neighborhood integrity of the development. No comment was received from the Appearance Commission. Collins introduced the full agenda packet into the record as evidence and specifically cited the Orange County Recreation Department recommendation. Council member Smith inquired why only two parking spaces were provided at the recreation area, noted the distance of the facility from some lots, and requested additional spaces. Randy Smith, agent for the applicant, commented the facility was intended to be used by residents of the development only and that the furthest lot was 1/2 mile away. Collins introduced the June 6, 1985 letter from Ralph Cochran. No citizen comments were received. Mayor Nassif requested that direction be provided to Town staff on the review of proposals and application of standards. He noted the development is likely to be urban in nature and questioned the adequacy of the local road 0 network. He continued that the development should not be considered a neighborhood unless adjacent vacant land was included by nature of the design. He inquired how the road network is affected by this development/ especially Improvements to Weaver Dairy Road. Be noted it is incumbent on the governmental units to consider the local road network so that developers of undeveloped land have some guidance on the projected road network. He continued that the survey of the projected continuation of Sage Road across Erwin and Weaver Dairy Roads should be completed prior to approval of the project and that the site plan should be revised accordingly. Mayor Nassif further commented on drainage and power line impacts on lot design, maintaining that these easements should not be part of the lots. He commented that pump stations may be a legitimate proposal in this case. Planning Board member Margison inquired when Weaver Dairy Road will be improved. Manager Taylor responded it is to be widened to 5 lanes and is a high priority project. Planning Board member Yubasz inquired if Chapel Hill has a Roadway Network Plan for undeveloped land in its jurisdiction in the joint planning area or, if not, what ideas should be used to guide us in consideration of how these stub-outs are to be developed. Mayor Nassif responded there is no plan in place and that staff should attempt to address the road network to serve undeveloped land as the developers have no authority over the land in question. Planning Board Chair Gordon questioned the status of the 60' right-of-way existing to the Potted Plant and the waiver requested on page 44. Collins responded that any further development would be required to use the stub-out provided from Sweeten Creek Road and that the existing right of-way would be closed. Gordon asked if the right-of-way could be considered a buffer. Collins III responded it could be considered as part of the open space requirement. Commissioner Willhoit referred the proposal to the Town Manager and County Planning Board. By consensus decision the public hearing was continued until September 3, 1984 to receive the recommendations of the Town Council and Orange County Planning Board.