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that area and the importance of the County showin 9 of - what Duke University has requested of the County°whiletatatheresameltime not creating any threat to Duke Forest but to help protect the access into it. Planning Director Marvin Collins noted that Duke is in the process of cutting trees in this specific area and expressed concern about limited access since there is a possibility that in the future the County could extend the greenway on the east side of Piney Creek which would be compatible with the area. After a brief discussion, it was decided that a policy statement would be considered at the next meeting which would then be sent to Duke University to reassure them of the County's commitment to protect the access to the Duke Forest properties. Commissioner Willhoit asked about restrictive covenants to maintain the character of the area and it was decided and agreed to by the developer that these guidelines would be submitted with the final plat for approval by the Planning Board. Geoffrey Gledhill suggested that the Board direct the Planning Staff/Board to bring back to the Board Subdivision Ordinance amendments which would require restrictive covenants of subdivisions in the Rural Buffer which address the internal concept of the Rural Buffer. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Preliminary Plan with the attachment of 10 conditions listed below with the understanding that the restrictive covenants will be submitted with the final plat. (1) Show the new right-of-way line for Mt. Sinai Road as a boundary line on the plat. (2) Show the Type B Buffer line 30 ' from the new right of- way line of Mt. Sinai Road (SR 1718) . (3) In Phase Two, post a sign at the end of Twin Pines Lane cul-de-sac to indicate the intended future extension of that road. (4) Provide a left turn lane off Mt. Sinai Road with the final approval of Phase One. (5) Improved recreation space must meet the re ir 7 of the Subdivision Regulations including off-streetlpparking. of Section IV-B (6) Provide a 50-foot right-of-way on Twin Pines Lane along the entire length to the boundary line. (7) Post signs to prohibit swimming in the existing pond. The Planning Director recommends the following two additional conditions to address concerns expressed by the Duke Forest Advisory Committee: (8) A copy of the July 28, 1987 memorandum from the Duke Forest Advisor Committee should be submitted to the developer and the NC Division of Environmental Management for use in preparation, review, and approval of the tow pressure sewage disposal system permit. 'our(ity, the In Final the purposeiof land being dedicated to Orange !or recreation and/or open space purposes. " Land dedicated to Orange County On July 28, after the Planning Board had recommended approval of the Ireliminary plan, the Planning Staff was advised by the project engineer of