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Chairman ~ennel clar£fied that based on ~nformatio~ submitted by the pet£tioner~ the average sales price for residential un,ts in the development wouid be from $146,000.00 to $~93,000.00. Based on 1,670 units, be stated average home value would be $205,?16.00. Mr. Robert Kluttz, Transportation Director for the County Schools, was affirmed by Mr. Hartsell. He advised that the core capacity for Odell is 864 students with a current enrollment of 859. The school exceeded core capacity earlier in the year and was capped with 53 students now being bused to Beverly Hills as an alternate school. Mr. Kluttz stated Odell is one of the older facilities with the main building completed in the late 1920's and additions constructed since that time. Finally, he recommended that Mr. Don Clickner of the County Schools be consulted regarding the condition of the facility. The Board asked for a report from Mr. Clickner at the next meeting concerning the condition of Odell Elementary and its continued usability as a school facility. Mr. Burkett responded to questions regarding the estimated value of homes in the proposed development and the recommended traffic improvements. He reiterated that he has agreed to all transportation improvements recommended by the consultant even though the Department of Transportation has indicated they may not be required until after build-out of the project. Mr. Stansbery stated the bridge on Harris Road at Rocky River is an older constructed bridge in North Carolina. However, he stated there was no indication from NCDOT of any concerns regarding the safety of the bridge. School buses currently travel Harris Road. Mr. Figgs again questioned the issue of school capacity and the number of projected students from the proposed development. Mr. Clifton advised that a new elementary school is planned on Cox Mill Road and would assist in meeting school capacity needs in that area. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Fennel closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. Commissioner Barnhart made a motion to deny Petition C00-02(R). The Findings of Fact were as follows: (1) Effects on the quality of life in the area; (2) Traffic situation; and (3) Overall impact on the community. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Carpenter. There was discussion by the Board about the balancing of industrial and residential growth, the number of planned residential units in the development, current traffic problems, the increased volume of traffic from the development, the donation and exchange of property for new schools, the quality of life in the area, and future development that will Occur in the area as a result of the new sewer line. Mr. Clifton pointed out that the County is funding an architect who is currently working on the design of a new middle school to be located on the property to be acquired from Mr. Burkett. Commissioner Privette made a substitute motion to defer consideration of Petition C00-02(R) until the April meeting with the County Schools to provide a status report on the usability of Odell School for the future. Chairman Fennel asked that the motion be amended to add that the developer considers abandoning the property swap for Odell School and that the development does not have an exit onto NC 73. Commissioner Privette accepted the addition to his motion which was then seconded by Chairman Fennel. Commissioner Privette and Chairman Fennel voted for the motion and Commissioners Barnhart and Carpenter voted against. In regards to the proposal to defer the issue, Mr. Burkett stated his willingness to revisit the site plan and work with the County Planner to see what can be done to perhaps lessen the density and mitigate the project. He further stated his commitment to work with the architects to move forward with preparing the two school sites. The Board then voted on the motion by Commissioner Barnhart and seconded by Commissioner Carpenter to deny Petition C00-02(R) based on the following Findings of Fact: (1) Quality Of life in the area; (2) Traffic situation; and (3) Overall impact on the community. Commissioners Barnhart and Carpenter voted for the motion. Chairman Fennel and Commissioner Privette voted against.