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March 27, 2004 Page 408 During the discussion, Mr. Day acknowledged that the development standards are different in the County and the cities. However, he pointed out that none of the existing ordinances in any of the three jurisdictions would accomplish the type of development desired in the Northwest Area. He urged the officials not to focus on the differences but to focus on what they want to see the area become. Mr. McCoy suggested that the elected officials of the County, Concord and Kannapolis charge their managers to get together within ten days and bring back a proposal as to how to move ahead together in developing a vision and plan for Northwest Cabarrus County. Mr. Benshoff advised that the City of Concord and Cabarrus County are involved in litigation with a mediated conference scheduled for April 13 and 14. He suggested that discussion of the various issues could occur at that time. Mr. Day stated the lawsuit does have implications, but pointed out the Northwest Area is a distinct area. He suggested that discussion on the plans for the Northwest Area could proceed even though there is pending litigation involving the City and County. There was general consensus by officials from Cabarrus County, the City of Concord and the City of Kannapolis to direct the managers to move ahead with putting together a proposal for the development of a vision and plan for Northwest Cabarrus County. Comments by Chairman Freeman Chairman Freeman thanked Mr. McCoy for facilitating the Northwest Area Planning Summit. He also thanked everyone in attendance for their participation in this planning event and commented on the importance of working together and having a positive attitude. Recess of Meeting Chairman Freeman recessed the meeting at 12:55 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2004, for a joint meeting with Harrisburg Town Council, Harrisburg Town Hall, 4100 Main Street, Suite 101, in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Clerk to the Board