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:••-• • ffiefife, Hill, • ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 18, 2005 Action Agenda Item No. q - C, SUBJECT: Orange County Soccer Center Site Plan Revision /Electrical Easements DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Sample Easement Form 10/13/05 ERCD Memo on Proposed Power Line Easement Site Plan PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director, 245- 2575 PURPOSE: 1) To consider revision of the concept plan site plan approval for the proposed Orange County Soccer Center (OCSC) in order to allow Duke Power Company to install sub feeder distribution power lines aboveground in the Buckhorn Area EDD and 2) to consider granting Duke Power Company easements on the OCSC property, the aboveground one of which to be generally parallel to the western property line, to allow for installation of aboveground sub feeder distribution lines. BACKGROUND: On June 23, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for Middle School #3 located in the Economic Development District along West Ten Road in Efland. Also reviewed at the same time, in concept, was the proposed OCSC, located adjacent to the school on its eastern boundary. The OCSC does not require a SUP. However, a joint review of the two projects was performed in order to realize cost savings on the rough grading contract and to allow for the site plan design to incorporate shared facilities (parking, access, etc.) for the two projects. Until recently, development of the two sites has moved along according to projected plans and schedules. However, discussions regarding installation of underground electrical service to the sites have required the participation of both the Orange County School Board and the BOCC. The Economic Development District (EDD) Manual Performance and Construction Standards specify that 'all permanent utility lines must be installed underground' [page 2.4.29]. The stated purpose of the standards is 'to minimize the adverse impacts of construction related activities and to promote a uniform, neat, and clean appearance throughout the Economic Development Districts' [page 2.4.27]. Duke Power has proposed installation of aboveground sub feeder distribution lines to save the Orange County Schools money in the construction of OCS Middle School #3. The sub feeder will enhance the safety in the service area and promote connectivity.