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March 16, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1291 Schools. The A.T. Allen replacement school is projected to open in 2010 enabling the satellite students at Bethel Elementary to return to A.T. Allen Elementary. The capacity at A.T. A11en will be increased from 483 to 1000 seats. A new 1200 seat middle school is included in the plan for 2010 south of Harrisburg that would relieve C.C. Griffin and J.N. Fries Middle Schools. A 175 seat addition at Central Cabarrus High School is proposed for 2013. The CIP also includes a new 1500 seat high school in the west/central area of the County for 2013 that will provide relief for Central Cabarrus, J.M. Robinson, Hickory Ridge and Concord High Schools. Cabarrus County Schools operating at 110°s capacity are considered to be operating at maximum capacity. Commissioner Carruth commented that approval of this subdivision was beyond the jurisdictional control of the Board and the Board has a mechanism established to provide alternative ways to pay for school facilities without adding additional tax burden to the citizens of Cabarrus County. He further stated through this Consent Agreement, this developer will contribute approximately $200,000.00 for school construction. Commissioner Carruth then MOVED to approve the Consent Agreement between Cabarrus County and Elavia Thompson and William Brewster Co., Inc. for the Thompson's Lake subdivision project, including the payment of $9,039.00 per lot to advance school adequacy with payment due prior to final planning and the aforementioned build-out schedule; and authorization for the County Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of Cabarrus County, subject to review or revisions by the County Attorney. Vice Chairman Mynatt seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette voiced his intent to vote against the motion, noting school overcrowding. The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioners Carruth and Poole voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (G-3) Commerce - Reservation of Capacity £or the River Hills Subdivision Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, reviewed the following information related to a Reservation of Capacity for the River Hills Subdivision: Real Value Development Inc., (1201 Odell School Road, Concord, NC 28027) is requesting a reservation of capacity for the River Hills residential subdivision project, which consists of 180 single family units on +/- 90.29 acres located off Central Heights Drive in the City of Concord, North Carolina. School Capacity Review The River Hills residential subdivision project is expected to produce approximately 57 elementary students, 25 middle school students and 22 high schools students for a total of 109 students. The schools impacted by the project are Rocky River Elementary School, C.C. Griffin Middle School and Central Cabarrus High School. The county's capital improvements plan (CIP) includes the following proposed improvements that would create additional capacity for the schools impacted by the project: Year School 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Elementary Rocky River 600 Middle C.C. Griffin 900 High Central Cabarrus 875 Seat Distribution Summary - (Based on July 2008 Capital Improvements Plan)