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October 6, 2008 (Work Session) Page 982 Mr. Marshall pointed out that Option No. 1 on the land use plan most closely aligns with the watershed protection area. The affects of the different road widths on the proposed viewshed buffer were discussed extensively. Ms. Morris and Mr. Marshall responded to questions throughout the presentation and a lengthy discussion was held. The following issues were addressed: viewshed buffers; zoning, density and units per acre; comparisons of other highways in the area; consideration of annexation laws; extended buffers; future right-of-way; reaching an agreement with the City of Kannapolis; etc. Further, the Board requested additional cross sections of the proposed viewsheds. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place N.C. 3 Update on the October 20, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Commerce Department - Consent Agreement - Crescent Heights Retirement A~aartment Project Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented information related to the Crescent Heights Retirement Apartment Project. She reported this item was tabled in September and Richard Koch, County Attorney, has been working with the attorney for the Crescent Heights Apartment Project to reach an agreement by the Board's Regular meeting. Richard Koch, County Attorney, reported this is a retirement, age- restricted neighborhood and he is working with the attorney for the developer regarding language in the agreement that would exempt this project from the payment provision in the Adequate Public Facility Ordinance. He stated he expects the agreement to be presented for the Board's consideration at the October 20, 2008 regular meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Consent Agreement for the Crescent Heights Retirement Apartment Project on the October 20, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Commerce Department - Selection of an Architectural Firm to Provide Design Serviaee for the Government Campus Project UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the selection of an architectural firm to provide design services for the Government Campus project on the October 20, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Chairman White announced that there is additional information for the Board on the Watercooler for review. Commerce Department - Proclamation Deolaring October 30, 2008 as Weatherization Day UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Proclamation declaring October 30, 2008 as Weatherization Day on the October 20, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. County Manager - Budget Amendment (Cannon Foundation - Appropriation of Grant Funds - $2,529.08) John Day, County Manager, reported the Cannon Foundation owns property which will become its office. Since it is a nonprofit and does not have to pay taxes, the Board of Directors voted to give the County an unsolicited fee in lieu of taxes equivalent to what the taxes would have been. He suggested these funds be allocated to the Incubator Farm project on Atando Road. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Day stated these funds would be used to pay for initial items such as soil testing, land improvements, and additional preparations for the future. He added that additional grants have also been applied for to fund this project. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Budget Amendment for the Cannon Foundation - Appropriation of Grant Funds for $2,529.08 on the October 20, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item.