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June 15, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1463 In response to a question from Chairman White, Ms. Morris reported that the presented capacity numbers are based on student enrollment as of March 6, 2009. Commissioner Poole MOVED to approve the Reservation of Capacity Certificate for the Alexander Estates Subdivision and authorize the Cabarrus County Commerce Director to execute the Certificate on behalf of Cabarrus County. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette voiced his intent to vote against the motion, citing school overcrowding. The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioner Carruth and Poole voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (G-8) Commerce - Reservation of Capacity for the Villages at 3kybrook Phase 3 Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented the following information regarding the Reservation of Capacity for the Villages at Skybrook Phase 3: The Huntley Group, LLC., (10931 Williams Road, Charlotte, NC 28227) is requesting a reservation of capacity for the Alexander Estates residential subdivision project, which consists of 19 single family units on +/- 54.35 acres located north of the intersection of Lower Rocky River Road and Morrison Road in unincorporated Cabarrus County. School Capacity Review The Alexander Estates residential subdivision project is expected to produce approximately 6 elementary students, 3 middle school students and 2 high schools students for a total of 11 students. The schools impacted by the project are Bethel Elementary School, C.C. Griffin Middle School and Hickory Ridge High School. The county's capital improvements plan (CI P) includes the following proposed improvements that would create additional capacity for the schools impacted by the project: Number of Additional Seats listed in CIP Year School 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Elementary Bethel 200 200 Middle C.C. Griffin 900 High Hickory Ridge 350 Seat Distribution Summary - (Based on July 2008 Capital Improvements Plan) Elementary - A new elementary school is scheduled for 2009 on Miami Church Road to replace the existing A.T. Allen Elementary School. When this new school opens, 100 students will be transferred from Bethel Elementary School to the new elementary school due to redistricting. Also, a new elementary school is scheduled for 2009 adjacent to C.C. Griffin Middle School. When this new school opens, 100 students will be transferred from Bethel Elementary School to the new elementary school due to redistricting. Another new elementary school is scheduled for 2013 south of Harrisburg. When this new school opens, 200 students will be transferred from Bethel Elementary School to the new elementary school due to redistricting. Middle - A new middle school is scheduled for 2009 adjacent to Hickory Ridge High School. When this new middle school opens, 900 students will be transferred from C.C. Griffin Middle School to the new middle school due to redistricting. High -A new high school is scheduled for 2013 in the west/central area. When this new high school opens, 350 students will be transferred from Hickory Ridge High School to the new high school due to redistricting. The following table indicates available and planned school capacity, based on the standards for review established in Chapter 15 of the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance.