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May 23, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 166 Mr. Lentz urged the Board and/or the public to submit any comments or concerns as soon as possible in order to include that input in future drafts. (E-4) Christenbury Land Investments, LLC, Consent Agreement Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, presented the proposed Christenbury Land Investments, LLC, Consent Agreement for a mixed use development that has been approved by the City of Concord. He reviewed the history of the project and the construction of the Christenbury Parkway that Cabarrus County is jointly constructing with the N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Rhein Interests and the owner, Christenbury Farms, Inc. Mr. Marshall reviewed the following issues associated with the project and merits for considering approval of the Consent Agreement. (1) This development will gain primary access from Christenbury Parkway. County staff along with NCDOT and private property owners began work on this road project over three years ago. The property owner, Christenbury Farms, has dedicated the right of way for this project without cost. The estimated value of this donation is $1.5 million. The project is now under construction. (2) The Board of Commissioners considered and approved an additional donation to the road project from the property owner in June of 2004. As part of this approval, the Board agreed that the contribution (up to $200,000.00) would be credited to adequacy fees for the development of the property. That donation will be necessary to complete the road project. (3) The proposed development is a mix of residential housing types and a neighborhood commercial area. There is also additional land owned by Christenbury Farms on the south side of the new road project that is planned for non-residential uses. (4) The property developer has been working with the City of Concord to site a new fire station within the project area. They have indicated that the station could be constructed to accommodate a County EMS station in the future. Mr. Marshall responded to an inquiry from Vice Chairman Carruth regarding the realignment of Christenbury Road. He said after the opening of Cox Mill Elementary School, the County was under a mandate from NCDOT to improve the intersection at Christenbury Road and Derita Road or to provide an alternative access. In the interim, the Sheriff's Department directs traffic at the intersection in the mornings and afternoons. The realignment of Christenbury Road will necessitate the realignment of Cox Mill Road to a 90 degree intersection to help with access. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Juba and unanimously carried, the Board approved a Consent Agreement between Cabarrus County and Christenbury Land Investments, LLC, with language consistent with the previous Board action based on the following findings of facts: (1) The project has been underway for some time; (2) The property owner, Christenbury Farms, dedicated the right-of-way for the road improvements that will be an asset to that area and help improve traffic flow; (3) The Board of Commissioners approved an additional donation of up to $200,000.00 by the property owner in June 2004 for the road project and agreed that the contribution would be credited to adequacy fees for the development of the property; (4) Land is being set aside for a new City of Concord fire station that could accommodate a County EMS station in the future; and (5) Action was taken by the Board in 2004 to move forward with the project. Further, the Board authorized the County Manager to execute the Consent Agreement on behalf of Cabarrus County, subject to review by the County Attorney. (F) CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Privette requested Item F-25, Consent Agreements for Subdivisions (The Woods at Winecoff, Laurel Park Phases 4-6, Laureldale and wellspring Village) Approved within the City of Concord, be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. (F-1) Funds) Social Services BUdget Amendment (Crisis Intervention Program UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST