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March 7, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2663 creation of not more than three lots that meet applicable county zoning and subdivision regulations. 3. Agree to the conservation agreement between Cabarr_us County and the owner that the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District cannot be revoked_ for at least 10 vears. Article IX (REVOCATION AND RENEWALS OF PRESERVATION AGREEMENT) CURRENTLY READS B: Renewal Preservation Agreements shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of 10 years, unless either the Advisory Board or the landowner gives written notice to the contrary no later than 30 days prior to the termination date. PROPOSED READING Article IX (REVOCATION AND RENEWALS) R- Ran'rwn1 Properties entered into the Voluntary Agricultural District or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of 10 years on July 1 of the tenth anniversary year, unless either the Advisory Board or the landowner gives written notice no later than 30 days prior to the termination date. Notification of automatic renewal will be sent to qualifying land owners a minimum of 60 days prior to the renewal date. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing for the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding the Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance on March 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard. County Manager - Community Meeting at Coddle Creels Reservoir Report Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised the County received input relating to the Coddle Creek Reservoir through a public meeting, survey and other correspondence. He said two Board members, Grace Mynatt and Lynn Shue, attended the public drop -in meeting along with staff. He stated the public was polled on three questions: 1) The official name of the reservoir; 2) How they felt about the possibility of public recreation on the reservoir; and 3) How they felt about ownership of the reservoir. Commissioner Shue stated feedback he received from the public was unanimously in favor of renaming the reservoir the Coddle Creek Reservoir. He advised there were concerns from the public regarding ownership of the reservoir. Commissioner Mynatt stated feedback she received from the public was similar to that of Commissioner Shue, adding the comments she received were for the reservoir to remain a County -owned property. She advised there were concerns regarding recreation on the reservoir and expressed her opposition to recreation on the property. Mr. Marshall . advised a resolution affirming the re- naming of the Coddle Creek Reservoir is included with the agenda item for consideration. He also discussed issues brought up in regards to the ownership of the reservoir and a lack of understanding regarding the operation and maintenance agreement with the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). He added that the topic of recreation on the reservoir had the largest disparity among responses, and at this point, he does not have a recommendation regarding ownership and recreational use of the reservoir. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - NCDOT Purchase of Right -of --Way at Winecoff Elementary School Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented a request for the NCDOT (North Carolina Department of Transportation) to purchase a right -of- way at Winecoff Elementary School. He reported part of the construction and widening of I -85 is reworking all the bridges at Main Street, Ridge Avenue and the interchange at Highway 29 and 601. He stated, this has resulted in a rerouting of Winecoff Avenue to connect with traffic circles over to Ridge