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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING 8~ INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director eopnte or ®~ Current Planning ~~ ~ °~ 306E Revere Road (919) 245-2575 u ~ P O Box 8181 (919) 644-3002 (FAx) Hillsborough, vwvw.co.orange.nc.us ~'°~rb E.,°<~°° North Carolina, 27278 MEMORANDUM TO: Orange County Planning Board FROM: Tina Moon, Planner II DATE: June 14, 2000 SUBJECT: The Woodlands Subdivision The Planning Board reviewed the preliminary plat for The Woodlands, a proposed major subdivision in Chapel Hill Township on its May 4, 2000 regular meeting. The Board's discussion after the presentations focused on the Planning Department's recommendation for a left tum lane on Jones Ferry Road, and resulted in a tie (4-4) vote. In the case of a tie vote, the application is forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Board minutes and the Planning Staff recommendations and resolution for approval. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the application on June 6, 2000, and deferred their decision until June 29"', requesting additional information in several areas. One area of discussion revolved around the meaning of the Planning Board's tie vote. The applicant has requested that the Board clarify the intent of their tie vote-if the vote represented their approval of the subdivision in general but concern over the turn lane, or if the vote portrayed their denial of the proposed subdivision altogether. The applicant has agreed to construct a left turn lane off of Jones Feny Road to provide safe access into Nine Gates Road, the entrance road for The Woodlands. Please review the Planning Board's minutes regarding this item. A copy of the Planning Board's agenda abstract for The Woodlands is also attached for information. The applicant has requested that the Planning Board reconsider this proposal and vote on the Preliminary Plat for the Woodlands, 41-lot conventional subdivision with a left turn lane off of Jones Feny Road.