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078 <br /> 8 <br /> received no indication that this development would <br /> be hazardous to the general health, saftey and <br /> welfare. Orange County staff recommends approval <br /> subject to the conditions of approval included in - <br /> the agenda packet . <br /> Ms. Ingram indicated she was concerned about the <br /> power line that cuts through the site adding she <br /> did not quite know how to approach it using Orange <br /> County 's system. It appeared to her that it is <br /> going to desecrate the recreation area. She asked <br /> if staff had considered that and what their thought <br /> on this subject was? <br /> Collins responded the developer in this case really <br /> had an option: he could either design his Lots in <br /> such a manner that they would back up to the <br /> easement or he could provide some type of open <br /> recreational space adjacent to that power tine, <br /> using that as a buffer or screen to keep <br /> residential units away from the easement itself. <br /> The fact that he has kept his facilities on either <br /> side addresses the latter. We do not anticipate any <br /> particular problem under the power Line. <br /> Ms. Ingram inquired about lot 62 and 63, in <br /> particular, and then 28, 29 and 37. She noted <br /> they are going to have a view of a vast expanse of <br /> vacant land with power lines. <br /> Collins addressed each lot separately as to <br /> suggestions for best possible improvement . <br /> Marshall asked if the acreage of the recreation <br /> space includes the land in the entire easement? <br /> Collins responded yes. <br /> Yuhasz stated that Lots 62 and 63 would not be <br /> counted as recreation space. <br /> Marshall said not much could be done about the <br /> power Line easement, but that the 100' buffer and <br /> trees would help the view to those lots. <br /> Discussion continued on recreation acreage . <br /> A council member questioned the requirements if a <br /> property owner wanted to build a storage building <br /> on a lot . Collins responded a 15' setback would <br /> be required . <br /> Presentation of Chapel Hill Town Manager's Report <br /> kE <br />