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Ow l! r preliminary estimates for water and sewer. Strom asked if OWASA could be asked to look at this again and whether there is flexibility. Stancil noted that soil borings could be conducted on portions of the site, after we have a sense of where the buildings and structures would be located. Also, a cultural and archeological survey is being conducted and will be available after first of the year to further look at areas worthy of preserving. Stancil noted that `Part I - Detailed Site Information' report is intended to highlight the main points regarding the different components of the property, to give members an opportunity to think about the different components. Following that, Kimberly Siran would present site analysis mapping to explore what this all means from the standpoint of site design. This is part II of the report - building on the map and the information discussed in terms of infrastructure and will be brought back next time based on feedback of this meeting. Stancil reviewed the background and overall site basic setting; the surrounding land uses; the proposed educational campus area; the proposed Chapel Hill Township Park; and the area designated "Potential School Site, Pending Further Study." Siran then described the general characteristics of the property as well as the topography and soils information provided in the report. For Part II of the report, she presented an overlay based on all the physical information compiled from the site such as soils mapping, vegetation patterns and other factors - analyzing the land for its natural characteristics. This site analysis yielded several areas or "pods" of potential activity. Stancil noted that one could consider these pods development envelopes, using the analytical techniques of the property overlaying all of these different components. These reveal the most easily useable portions of the site. Staff proposed that the Work Group come back at the next meeting to pick up with this topic again and begin talking about what observations related to the site analysis and implications. The proposed schedule of future meetings through May of 2003 was distributed favoring the second Thursdays with November 14th being the next meeting and no meeting in January. After discussion, a starting time of 5:30 was agreed to, as it was noted that the group needs two hours of meeting time to accomplish goals and that some folks need to be at a second meeting. The next meeting was noted to be held at Homestead Community Center, and a map should be sent with the agenda packet. Possible field trips were briefly discussed, with the most likely candidate Veterans Park/School Campus in Wilmington, with polling to occur on when in November members would be available (and when staff at that site could be present). Staff was asked to investigate other school park examples. The meeting adjourned at 7:30p.m.