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4 • Dedication of a single park site (25 + acres) to collectively satisfy dedication/payment -in -lieu requirements for all of the developments. This would require collaboration on the part of the individual developers and property owners. During consideration of the University Station project, dedication of a park site was proposed on the north side of NC 10 near its intersection with New Hope Church Road (between NC 10 and the Southern Railroad). Another possibility is dedication of a combination of resource protection area along Stoney Creek and dry, upland area adjacent thereto. In the case of the upland area, approximately 12 -13 acres would be needed for active recreational facilities. The adjoining resource protection area might be planned for nature walks and used for educational purposes. • Acceptance of the required payments -irl -lieu if property owners and developers are unable to collaborate on the dedication of a park site. Should this prove to be the only option available, the Board of Commissioners may wish to direct the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and the Planning Board to review the current ordinance provisions to assure that the dedication/payment -in -lieu requirements are adequate to meet the long -term recreational needs of county residents. Anticipated Preliminary Plan Review Schedule The Planning Staff anticipates submittal of a Preliminary Plan for the area covered in the Stoney Creek I Concept Plan in July, with a tentative Planning Board meeting date of September 18. The area covered by the Preliminary Plan is approximately 100 acres bounded by NC 10, New Hope Church Road, and Stoney Creek. Approximately 30 acres is included in floodplain, wetlands, natural areas, and steep slopes. This will be the first Preliminary Plan to be submitted for the area covered by the Concept Plans. Preliminary Plans for the remainder of the area may be submitted during the next year. The Planning Staff is tentatively scheduled to present information concerning the Concept Plans to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council (RPAC) at its meeting on July 11. The recommendations of RPAC would be considered by the Planning Board in making its recommendation. If the Planning Board makes a recommendation at its meeting on September 18, then the proposal could be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for a decision on October 2. RECOMMENDATION: Although this item is presented to inform the Board of the status of the above mentioned subdivisions, comments and/or direction from the Board would be appreciated.