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2 VOTE: 5 in favor. 4 opposed (Hamilton, Reid, Cantrell, Boland) - all felt this is a unique problem that could be allowed in order to provide affordable housing. Lewis stated that he felt innovative ways must be found to allow affordable housing in general for others as well as groups such as Habitat for Humanity. Burklin expressed concern with setting a precedent of special treatment for a specific group. However, he does support the efforts of Habitat. He also indicated that he takes very seriously the Planning Staff's concerns of looking for ways that will not put a future burden on the community that will be developed. He asked that Habitat continue to pursue possible agreements that would allow for road paving. Eidenier stated that this is the Planning Board's recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. She noted that Habitat would also be making its presentation at the Board of Commissioners meeting. She continued that the Planning Board's concern is for maintenance of the private road and future generations. She continued commending Habitat for its efforts to provide affordable housing in Orange County and encouraged them to pursue community block development grants as another means to help solve such problems. The number of supporters attending the meeting for Habitat was 34. (2) Bratcher Riley - Partial Width ROW Presentation by Jane Garrett. On April 26, 1990, Planning Staff approved a Minor Subdivision Concept Plan for Bratcher Riley property. The subdivision is located north of East Lebanon Road (SR 1306), approximately 150 feet (.03 mile) west of Blacksmith Road (SR 1391) and approximately 2400 feet (.45 mile) east of Brookhollow Road (SR 1338). The total lot size is 3.73 acres. The applicant proposes to divide the property into two (2) lots. An existing private road (30 foot right -of --way) approximately 1380 feet in length provides access to the lots. The required road classification is Class B.