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G t <br /> C <br /> DRAFT PBM MINUTES PAGE 11 <br /> the end of Kit Lane. When it was discovered that this <br /> area was the only suitable area for a septic tank on <br /> these two lots the recreation access was changed to <br /> Brace Lane. The Planning Staff feels that future access <br /> to, the recreation area from Tallyho Trail may be <br /> obtained when future development occurs. <br /> The Planning Staff recommends approval with the <br /> condition that Lots 84. 85. 86. 87 and 88 receive <br /> access from Kit Lane and Lots 701 711 72 and 73 receive <br /> access from South Hound Court as required by the <br /> Department of Transportation. <br /> Jacobs noted that this project is in the Rural Buffer <br /> and asked why the minimum lot size was one acre instead <br /> of two acres. <br /> Collins responded that the Board of County <br /> Commissioners adopted a policy which stated that any <br /> subdivision that had received preliminary plat approval ' <br /> and which had received final approval on one or more <br /> phases and was being developed in phases could go <br /> forward based on the 40400 sq. ft. minimum lot area <br /> requirement. <br /> Jacobs inquired about the length of the cul-de-sac. <br /> Kirk responded 800 ft. <br /> In that the Recreation and Parks Director had not <br /> walked the property. Jacobs suggested adding the <br /> following conditions to the planning staff recommen- <br /> dation: <br /> (1) That a pedestrian easement be added along the <br /> western edge of Lots 87 & 88; and <br /> (2) Approval of recreation space contingent upon a <br /> recommendation from the Recreation and Parks <br /> Director and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. <br /> MOTION: Lewis moved approval with staff recommendations and the <br /> two conditions recommended by Jacobs. Seconded by <br /> Eddleman. <br /> VOTE: 9 in favor. <br /> 1 abstained (Yuhasz - due to professional conflict of <br /> interest) <br /> h. Beech Bluff II <br /> (Preliminary Plat-Chapel Hill Township) <br /> Presentation by Emily Crudup. <br /> This agenda item is to consider approval of the <br />