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• - - 4 be met. Collins responded that he was not sure how much water would be released but that 4 or 5 lots would be affected. Marshall continued that public safety is a matter the Planning Board should consider. She also pointed out that there is a Bradley Jibed in Chapel Hill and perhaps the name of this road should be changed. Commissioner Carey asked again for explanation of the options for compliance with the floor area ratio. Collins responded that the applicant had proposed a total floor area of 287,000 square feet. Cne option would be to decrease the size of some dwellings and perhaps increase the size of others within this maximum area. Another option would be to establish a floor area ratio of 2,660 sq. ft. for each dwelling. He noted this would be monitored by the County through the issuance of building permits. Comissioner Marshall noted this could create problems with the last few houses built. Collins agreed, but responded that the progress of the subdivision as a whole could be tracked and the developer informed how as he was using up the maximum floor area allotted. The developer could be provided • with projections as to what the usage might be if the development was continued along the same lines. Chair Willhoit inquired what would occur if at some later time a resident wanted to add to his/her home. Collins responded the only way this could be done would be to apply to the Board of Adjustment for a variance or the • developer could return to the Board of Ccevissioners and %own Council to request for a reconsideration of a condition of approval. David Godschalk inquired about the practical, affect of condition 623 on the plan which requires the 100' perimeter open space. Collins responded-that one part of the buffer is related to the Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) and another part to local requirements. Staff recommendation was previously- for a waiver of the buffer requirement, but after looking at the lot sizes and comparing them to adjacent property densities, this reconeendation was changed to require the 100' buffer in accordance with the ordinance which was very specific on this point. Be noted this did affect the nunber of buildable lots and that,at least 2 Iots would be lost. Gordon noted that the 100' buffer requirement was one that had been consistently applied in CrangeCaunty for other planned developments. Beverly Kawalec expressed concern with the per line through the develoPment. She felt it was an obtrusive eyesore and that Chapel Hill staff should include- (1) stipulations which require that the recreation area be moved outside of the tower line easement, (2) a stipulation for a 50' buffer between buildable area and the easement obserifing all, setbacks, and (3) a dedication to the Town of Chapel Hill of pedestrian easement within all poWer line easements. Commissioner Lloyd inquired how many acres of water was behind the dam: Collins responded 1-4/2 acres. Mayor Nassif stated that the power line easement should not be platted in the lots at all, just be a space marked easement. Be noted that this would be part of his motion when the project comes to the TOWn Council for a vote. He noted there were computations which could be done-for the reservoir in case of a dam blowout. He felt the applicant should furnish this computation. Commissioner Carey inquired if the power line easement was included in the floor area ratio and Collins responded yes. He continued asking if the ordinance allowed this and the response was yes.- - David Pasquini inquired if staff would confirm the potential presence of a stream subject to the Resource Conservation District requirements and would inform the %own Council and Walden responded -yes. He cited the potential effects on lots 12, 13, 40, 41, 42, and 43. Mayor Massif expressed concern with the contours of the lots located across'Weaver Dairy Road from the proposed Bradley Road extension in regards to a proposed collector road. Collins responded that topographical maps were used to plot out the alignment of'the collector street. Nassif asked if there was to be an overpass on Sunrise Road and Collins responded yes. Enimauffmnomonalma