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October 21, 2002 Page 471 There was brief discussion regarding funding for the school projects and the additional debt service that would occur if the COPs are sold in early 2003. It was noted during the discussion that funding for a new Kannapolis Middle School would be contingent on the passage of the November 5th school bond referendum in Rowan County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to proceed with preparations for the Bethel Elementary replacement school as requested by the Cabarrus County Board of Education and approved the grading contract for Phase I with Culp Brothers ($593,931.00), the contract with Qore Property Sciences for soil testing ($18,200.00) and the steel contract with Southern Engineering ($649,600.00). The Board' will provide the necessary advance funding for the grading contract and the testing by Qore with the County to be reimbursed when the Certificates of Participation (COPs) are sold. Southern Engineering has agreed to provide shop drawings and submittals up front at no cost to the Owner until funding is in place via the sale of the COPs. (F-5) Appeal of C02-05(S) - Denial of Preliminary Plat Approval for the Ernie Irvan Subdivision Ms. Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, presented Petition C02-05(S), the preliminary plat approval for the proposed Ernie Irvan Subdivision to be located off Odell School Road. The developer (Simonini Builders, LLC) plans to develop 20 lots on 60.137 acres with water to be provided by the City of Concord or through private wells. According to Ms. Sifford, the subdivision design requirements have been met. However, she explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the preliminary plat approval based on inadequacies of public school facilities. The developer has proposed $500.00 per lot to advance school capacity (letter dated September 17, 2002, from Ray S. Killian, President of Killian/Simonini, LLC). Commissioner Fennel questioned the average price of the homes to be built in the subdivision. Mr. Alex Simonini estimated the cost of the homes at a minimum of $600,000.00 per home, including the lot at $70,000.00 per acre. He stated the minimum lot size would be two acres. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board approved the preliminary plat [Petition C02- 05(S)] for the Ernie Irvan Subdivision based on staff recommendations and including the following conditions: (1) A soil and erosion control plan must be submitted to Cabarrus County Erosion Control prior to the commencement of any land disturbing activities; (2) The revised plat should include a statement regarding the maintenance of open space; (3) Obtain an approved water service plan from the State of North Carolina prior to final plat approval if developers use public water or provide private wells; (4) Street names must be approved for Emergency 911; and (5) Developer must enter into a consent agreement with the Board of Commissioners. The Board authorized the County Manager to enter into a Consent Agreement with the developer, including the donation of $500.00 per lot to address school adequacy issues, on behalf of the County. (F-6) Appeal of C02-06(S) - Denial of Preliminary Plat Approval for Highland Hills Subdivision Ms. Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, presented Petition C02-06(S), the preliminary plat approval for the Highland Hills Subdivision to be located off Piney Church Road. The developer (Craft Homes) plans to develop 320 lots on 71.388 acres with water and sewer to be provided by the City of Concord. The prior developer had an approved Consent Agreement that included a contribution of $500.00 per lot for school facilities and a donation of $35,000.00 for recreation advancement in place of open space within the subdivision. If the subdivision is approved, a new Consent Agreement will be needed as the developer has redesigned the project to include open space. Ms. Sifford reported the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny the proposal based on traffic and adequate public facilities concerns as well as design dislike. She explained Craft Homes has proposed customized development and has reached the maximum density of 4.5 dwellings per acre. Further, the developer has offered $500.00 per lot to help with inadequate school availability (letter from David Cuthbertson of Craft Homes USA LLC). Commissioner Fennel questioned the price of the homes to be built in the subdivision.