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23 1 Slide #21 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Questions? Cy Stober Planning & Inspections Director ai 2 3 Commissioner Fowler asked why the area in yellow on slide #7 was not included in the 4 scope of work. 5 Cy Stober said that the decision was made by staff at the direction of the managers, 6 mayors, and chairs committee. He said they wanted to focus on the areas that abut the Rogers 7 Road community. He said there are permitting concerns with the railroad and that it is in writing 8 that they cannot encroach. He said the design firm will call the NC Railroad and ask again as a 9 private entity. He said they need to pursue connectivity in the eastern area. He said 10 development is entirely focused on the western side of the property. He said any development 11 that happens near the railroad would be for road access. 12 Commissioner Fowler asked for clarification on what the designers will bring forward. 13 Cy Stober said Gensler's job will be to take all the feedback and determine common 14 themes and exceptional needs. He said they will look at what the needs are in the community 15 and the desired density. 16 Commissioner Fowler thanked Cy Stober for reducing the scope of work and thus the 17 cost of the contract. 18 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked about the following information in the agenda 19 abstract: 20 "Gensler did request modifications to the standard allocation of risks within the 21 contract. Planning & Inspections Director Cy Stober negotiated terms deemed 22 acceptable but unburdens Gensler from certain delays, lowering its standard of 23 care, and making payments compulsory even if work is not achieved to the 24 County's satisfaction." 25 Cy Stober said the methods that they are moving forward with may have methods 26 different from staff's but the goals are the same. He said the deliverable is the plan. He said 27 there was a need to make sure that the consultant is paid for their work. 28 Commissioner Richards said she thought they needed access in the northern area of the 29 property. 30 Cy Stober said they will still look at placing roads in the eastern side of the property. He 31 said that it has been made clear to staff that Purefoy Drive will not be the sole access. He said 32 they will not pursue development of buildings in that area. 33 Commissioner Richards said the fee assumes 75 people participating. She asked what 34 is the acceptable number of people participating. She said she wants to make sure as many 35 people as possible participate.