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14 . 9 subdivisions. In Strayhorn Hills they cannot expand their homes because they have peeked out with no reserve capacity for their septic systems. These three existing developments are contributing more pollution to the environment and allowing University Station to develop with on site wastewater disposal would not protect the water quality in the area. By putting the sewer in, they will create a mechanism by which they can clean up a lot of the existing development which is causing environmental problems in this section of Hillsborough. With regard to golf course pollution, if they caused pollution as claimed by the opponents, they would have to condemn Pinehurst. They developed a golf course on the banks of the reservoir in Southern Pines . They monitor the runoff and nothing has shown any pollution. Robert Grill, traffic engineer, stated that Mr. Collins has indicated that New Hope Church Road can handle the number of vehicles generated by this development. Mr. Cogswell indicated that their intent is not to hurt the environment. They are aiming at middle income people with moderate housing to benefit Orange County economically. Commissioner Insko asked if the changes in the plan changed the percentage of open space. Mr. Cogswell stated that they are at 60% . It did reduce the area for the golf course. He will provide these figures to Commissioner Insko. With regard to the impact on the road, she asked if this took into consideration normal increases from other development and Mr. Grill indicated that it takes into account the 3% annually increase in growth. In answer to another question from Commissioner Insko about the cost of the homes, Mr. Cogswell indicated they hope to keep the price in the 90's . They will be dedicating all the neutral open space including the buffers. They will also pay school impact fees. The golf course will have public access which is one of the two required by the Master Recreation Plan. Commissioner Willhoit asked if the development rights of the golf course would be dedicated to assure that it remain as open space. Mr. Cogswell indicated they could develop an arrangement that would satisfy that request. Commissioner Willhoit stated that the goal is not jobs and economic development. Mr. Cogswell stated that they understand that young adults in the northern part of the County have complained about the lack of employment in the County. They want to address the middle income market which would help the county economically. Providing housing will encourage citizens to move to the County. He feels that what they are doing will preserve the rural character of the County. Commissioner Insko stated that her goal is preserving open space in perpetuity. It is helpful to hear the comments. She is glad that people are willing to talk to determine if something like University Station can happen in Orange County. Randall Arendt stated that the idea of open space development is not only density neutral but it ranges up the scale from beginning homes to larger homes. He feels that the developers should identify how many units they plan to build in each price range. He feels the project should address affordable housing and should be guaranteed. The land prices are driven by the density. Commissioner Gordon asked about the use of alternative systems and Mr. Arendt stated that he has used these alternative systems with many types of soil including clay soil very similar to that here in Orange County. He would recommend public water and a shared sewage plant.