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E.& 16 lot size and that the area was clearly in an area that would remain rural . Since the developer does not own sufficient property to make larger lots, he felt the only alternative was to have a public road or just three lots . He noted that staff had recognized this as a rapidly suburbanizing area even with the Rural Buffer behind it. Whether or not this would remain a rural area becomes a judgment call which is part of the reason for using concept plans . Eddleman asked if this tract was a part of the original tract participating in the Road Maintenance Agreement. Mr. Carroll responded no. He continued that he felt requiring a public road in such an instance with no possibility of being connected to another road would only increase the cost of the lots . Best noted that NCDOT could be petitioned for state maintenance and the individual lot owners would not have to pay for maintenance of a private road. Mr. Carroll indicated he felt the cost of a public road would exceed the cost of maintenance of a private road. Best indicated that the cost over the life span of the property would be considerably less for a public road. Jacobs noted that based on discussions with the County Attorney and the Planning Board that the presumption is that above a certain threshold all of the roads in Orange County are to be public unless a sufficient case is made for a private road. Mr. Carroll asked what the threshold is . Jacobs responded that NCDOT will not accept a road for maintenance with less than four (4 ) lots . c. Oak Hill Acres Phase II - Final This was a final plat and there were no Board questions, so a presentation was not made. OTION: Best moved approval of the Planning Staff recommendation. Seconded by Eddleman. OTE: Unanimous . (Eidenier arrived 9 : 30 p.m. ) �ENDA ITEM ull : PLANNING BOARD ITEMS a. EDC Strategic Plan - Implementation Plan