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August 4, 2008 (Work Session) Page 923 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Reservation of Capacity Certificate for South Village Project on the August 16, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Commerce Department - Central Area Land Use Plan Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, introduced Meg Nealon, LandDesign Partner, and presented information related to the C2008-O1-LUP- Proposed Central Area Land Use Plan (CALUP). She reported that a portion of the map has been slightly adjusted near Lane Street, a mixed use category has been expanded, and the draft text is currently being updated and will be ready by the regular meeting to be considered for adoption. Ms. Morris, Ms. Nealon and John Day, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. The following topics were addressed: modifications to rural residential areas; public comments received at the open house; approval of the plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission, including a caveat that the County Manager and County Attorney are working on modifications to the Lane Street area; the next steps needed to proceed with the proposed plan; and existing utilities and area development. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Privette, John Day, County Manager, reported that a meeting had been held to address concerns expressed by the Kannapolis City Council. He explained that their concerns stemmed from the possibility of binding future councils to the terms of this land use plan. Further discussion continued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Central Area Land Use Plan on the August 18, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. - Weeds and Grass Ordinance Research Summary - Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, highlighted information contained in a memorandum prepared by Jeff Huss, Planner, summarizing city and county ordinances of surrounding jurisdictions that regulate weeds and high grass. No action was taken. - niscusaion on Cross Point Townhome .vnnexacion - Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, presented information related to the annexation of the Cross Point Townhome development. Utilizing a visual aid, he reported the following: a portion of the development is split by the Cabarrus/Mecklenburq County line; some properties within this portion are served by Charlotte Mecklenburg utilities; some parcels of land within the development are served by City of Concord utilities; and this area has already sustained substantial annexation activity from Concord and Charlotte. He stated the Cities of Concord and Charlotte have been in discussion regarding an amendment to their annexation agreement which would allow for annexation to cross county lines to adjust for areas such as the Cross Pointe Development. He relayed concerns expressed by property owners from the area, noting additional property taxes and school services. A lengthy discussion ensued, with the following issues being addressed: emergency medical, fire, and police services provided to the area; public concern related to involuntary annexation; emergency response times to these areas; the implementation of a legislative study to review involuntary annexation; etc. Chairman White recommended that the Board receive more information on involuntary annexation and schedule a meeting to discuss this issue in October or November. No action was taken. Communications and Outreach - Re est to Broadcast Rowan Hoard of Commissioners meetings on Channel 22 David Baxter, General Manager of Channel 22, reported the new broadcasting system is in place. He stated once the details are worked out, there should be little effort required to air the Rowan Board of