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February 20, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 505 Recess of Meeting Chairman Carruth called for a short recess at 9:40 p.m. Chairman Carruth reconvened the meeting at 9:55 p.m. (E-2) NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan - Public Hearing The proposed NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan was presented to the Board on January 23, 2006. At that time, the Board set a public hearing for the February 20th meeting. The Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Plan at its November 2005 meeting. Colleen Nelson, Senior Planner, was present to answer any questions by the Board. At 9:57 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing for the NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan and asked if anyone was present who wished to address the Board. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on February 6 and 19, 2006. There was no one present to address the Board, and Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan as recommended by the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission. The NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan as adopted by the Board is on file in the Office of the County Manager. (E-3) Consent Agreement for the Hampden Village Subdivision Project Kassie Goodson, Planner, presented the proposed Consent Agreement for the Hampden Village subdivision that was approved by the City of Concord in December 2005. This item was deferred by the Board at its January 23rd meeting. Ms. Goodson reviewed the phasing schedule for the development which provided for the platting of lots beginning in 2006 and the issuance of certificates of occupancy beginning in 2007. She stated the developer had agreed to pay $4,034.00 per lot to address school adequacy needs and to pay at final platting rather than building permitting. Finally, she advised that the developers were present to answer any questions. There was discussion as to which schools children in the subdivision would attend and the adequacy of those schools. The Board also discussed the approval of subdivisions by the City of Concord, review of school adequacy issues and consideration of Consent Agreements by the Board. Mr. Day reminded the Board there will be a joint meeting with the two school boards on February 27 to review the draft Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Jonathan Marshall, Village Development would facilities requirements. Commerce Director, clarified that the Hampden be subject to the County's current adequate public UPON MOTION of Chairman Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba with Chairman Carruth, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Carpenter and Freeman voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against, the Board approved the Consent Agreement with Metro Development Group, LLC, for the Hampden Village Development as submitted with the adequate public facilities fee in the amount of $4,034.00 per lot to be paid at the time of final platting rather than building permitting. (E-4) Public Comment Period Policy Chairman Carruth distributed a revised proposal for a Public Comment Period Policy. He stated it was never his intent to limit free speech and reviewed the following proposal which he stated would enhance public comment and citizen input. Citizen Input at Commissioner Meetings 1. Our current board rules of order, which are patterned after Roberts Rules of Order and amended by various state laws and local