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February 19, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 279 attend the Central Cabarrus High School and including all previously approved subdivisions, Central Cabarrus will function at a capacity of 128.76 percent. The proposed build-out schedule was identified as: 92 lots platted in 2007. Finally, she stated the developer's availability to respond to questions. Ms. Watts responded to several questions from the Board. Bill Cochran, developer, addressed the Board. He asked that the extension be granted and to pay the advancement of adequacy at building permitting. In response to questions from the Board, Gary Laten, developer, commented on the length of time it would take to complete the project and reiterated the request to pay the advancement of adequacy at building permitting. Richard M. Koch, County Attorney, reported the request is for an extension of an agreement the Board already approved two years ago and is at the current rate. Commissioner Mynatt MOVED to approve the extension for The Pointe at St. Andrews. Ms. Watts asked for a clarification on when the adequacy payment would be made. There was a brief discussion. John Day, County Manager, asked Ms. Watts if the consent agreement was still in effectwhen it went before the Planning and Zoning Board. Ms. Watts said the agreement was in effect when it went before the Planning and Zoning Board. After confirming that the advancement of adequacy would be due at building permitting, Vice~Chairman Juba seconded the motion. The MOTION passed with Chairman Carruth, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Mynatt and White voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (G-8) Consent Agreement -Rustic Canyon Subdivision Project Chairman Carruth commented on the size of the project and asked if this subdivision would be annexed by the City of Concord. Kassie G. Watts, Planner, stated she was not sure and that a representative of Shea Homes, LLC, was not present. Susie Zakraisek, Planning and Zoning Manager, reported Concord is willing to provide the utilities and would not annex the property. She said this subdivision is the first one approved under the amenity subdivision standards. Vice Chairman Juba expressed a desire to table the project until the Board's next meeting due to its size and lack of representation. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to table the Consent Agreement for the Rustic Canyon subdivision until the March 26, 2007 regular meeting. of a $2 Billion Public School Facilities Bond Commissioner White reported he and Commissioners Mynatt attended a meeting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to discuss inadequacies and difficulties the school systems are facing, especially in Cabarrus County. As soon as new schools are built, he said they open at or near capacity. He commented on the effect unfunded mandates have on the children's education. He reported there are approximately 3,200 students being educated in mobile units and since 1996, 18 new schools have been built with 12 additional schools being expanded or renovated. He stated he is continually amazed at the County being asked to do more with less funding from the State or Federal Government for the school systems and asked that the resolution be adopted.