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September 22, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 970 Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, presented information related to a request for a Reservation of Capacity Certificate for the Wellspring Village Project. He stated Wellspring Village, consisting of 52 multi-family units on +/- 6.53 acres located off of Pitt School Road in Concord, is a project directed towards older adults and should not generate any school children within the development. He also stated the developer has been working directly with Richard Koch, the County Attorney, throughout the process, and it is suggested that the Board approve the project's exemption from Adequate Public Facility Ordinance (APFO) requirements, upon compliance with standards set forth by the County Attorney. Mr. Koch reported Dean Edwards, Vice President of Crosland Homes, the developer for the Wellspring Village Project, is present and available to respond to questions. He reported that the Board previously approved an exemption for the Villas at Forrest Park, which was also a senior citizens project, subject to the following conditions: (1) that the project be restricted to senior citizens only, to the extent allowed by Fair Housing laws; (2) that the County is provided with an annual certification that there are no students living in the project, subject to audit by the County; (3) that the project be subject to the prevailing APFO fees if a child is found to reside at the project. In closing, he said the Wellspring Village Project could be approved for exemption in a similar manner as the Villas at Forrest Park project. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Privette, Mr. Koch reported that if a child resides with a grandparent in the complex, a voluntary mitigation payment must be made by the developer as a result. Mr. Edwards stated the Wellspring Village Project is a 48 unit complex aimed at seniors 55 years and older. He reported the following: the community will be subject to deed restrictions and lease terms which state that residents must be aged 55 years or older; this project is funded by Federal tax credits and City of Concord HOME funds, and must comply with the Fair Housing Act; the developers can complete an annual certification; any if children are found to be residing in the project on a permanent basis, the tenant will be given notice to remedy the situation or be evicted. He responded to additional questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to exempt the Wellspring Village Project from the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), subject to following conditions: (1) implementation of deed restrictions consistent with Fair Housing laws as they relate to senior projects; (2) completion of an annual certification subject to audit; and (3) payment of the prevailing APFO fees if it is determined that a child permanently resides at the project and attends school. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board tabled the Consent Agreement for the Crescent Heights Retirement Apartment Project until the October 6, 2008 Agenda Work Session as requested by the applicant. 41 Finance - Dr. Jo Anne Byerly, Superintendent of Kannapolis City Schools, presented information related to the replacement of the Kannapolis Intermediate School roof. After she reviewed facts and figures regarding Duro-Last roofing and standing seam metal roofing, she recommended the existing roof be replaced with a standing seam metal roof. She also responded to questions from the Board regarding the structural integrity and future uses of the school building. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposal submitted by Joe Sides with Cabarrus County Schools for the replacement of the gymnasium roof with a standing seam metal roof at Kannapolis Intermediate School in the amount of $226,815.00. By the same vote, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE