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Approved 8/9/2021 1 only on Saturdays and Sundays. Cricket participants play socially and do not play for any prize money or any form of 2 monetary gain or to qualify for external competitions. 3 4 There have been concerns activity on the property will be part of some form of professional cricket league. I will 5 reiterate for the record activity on the property will not be associated with a professional league of any kind. Teams play 6 for the joy of the game promoting a healthy sprit of competition and physical wellness. 7 8 On October 31, 2020, Applicant conducted an informal neighborhood meeting with Holly Creek neighbors explaining 9 this intended cricket use of my land and this application (List of attendees is contained in Attachment 1). Applicant's 10 neighbors understood his intentions and were pleased that the project structure was not invasive upon their enjoyment 11 of their land. 12 13 This project will not alter the rural nature of the property. We are not proposing facilities, lights, or bleachers. 14 Development impact will be minimal. 15 16 The applicant is fully aware there will be other permit required for the project, including applying for a driveway permit 17 form the NC Department of Transportation, presuming issuance of the special use permit. The applicant will also make 18 no use of Holly Creek Lane, a privately maintained property along the eastern property line. 19 20 Our experts, Mr. Tim Hess and Ms. Virginia Ferguson are available to testify to our compliance with the provisions of 21 the UDO. 22 23 There are no similar facilities in the County. This will be a good addition to area and offer opportunities for expanded 24 recreational opportunities. If the Board is agreeable, I would like to call on Mr. Tim Hess to review the site plan. 25 26 Chair Meyers asked if there were any questions for Mr. Mufuka. 27 28 Chair Meyers asked Mr. Mufuka to clarify if there would be spectators observing cricket matches. Mr. Mufuka said 29 there might be individuals coming to the property and watching cricket matches or practices but there would be no 30 amenities for spectators to use. The site would not be spectator friendly. There have been accusations from 31 surrounding property owners this project will generate significant number of spectators. The facts simply do not support 32 this assertion. Mr. Mufuka indicated the applicant believed there would be about 5 to 15 people observing matches or 33 practice sessions at any time. 34 35 Vice-chair Halkiotis asked how many players are on the field during matches. Mr. Mufuka indicated cricket matches 36 involve two teams of 11 players each with approximately 15 to 16 people on the playing field at any given time. This 37 will include umpires or referees. Vice-chair Halkiotis asked how many parking spaces are proposed. Mr. Mufuka 38 indicated the site plan proposes 21 improved spaces and then a grassed overflow parking area. Vice-Chair Halkiotis 39 asked Mr. Mufuka to identify the parking area on the site plan (Mr. Mufuka denoted the improved and overflow parking 40 areas on the site plan). 41 42 Mr. Mufuka entered Applicant Exhibit 1 into the record, specifically a close up site plan rendering of the proposed 43 improved and overflow parking areas. 44 45 Chair Meyers said it looked like there would be approximately 40 parking spaces for the project. 46 47 With no other questions for Mr. Mufuka, Mr. Tim Hess approached the Board. Mr. Hess summarized his credentials as 48 contained in Attachment 1 of the board packet. 49 50 Mr. Hess indicated he was there to review the submitted site plan in support of the special use permit application. 12