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October 21, 2002 Page 472 Mr. Dan Johnson of Craft Homes stated the single family homes would start in the $120,000.00's and go to the $160,000.00 price range. He reviewed the plans to increase the number of lots to 320 and to put in a park within the subdivision. Also, Mr. Johnson confirmed the offer of $500.00 per lot to address school adequacy issues. There was discussion regarding the proposed density, the price range of the homes and the cost of public services that will be provided. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board deferred consideration of the Highland Hills Subdivision until the next meeting and asked that the developer meet with staff for further discussion about the proposed subdivision. (F-7) Resolution of Support for the NC 73 Transportation/Land Use Study Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, presented information concerning the proposed coordinated land use/transportation study for NC 73. A scope of work has been finalized and the North Carolina Board of Transportation plans to consider the project at its meeting in early November. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following ResOlution. Resolution No. 2002-34 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE NC 73 TRANSPORTATION/LAND USE STUDY WHEREAS, NC 73 i s a maj or thoroughfare that connects Lincoln, Mecklenburg, and Cabarrus Counties; and WHEREAS, NC 73 is a vital connector for local residential, commercial and industrial development; and WHEREAS, that portion of NC 73 between NC 27 and 1-85.traverses through eight local jurisdictions (Lincoln County, Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Kannapolis and Concord), all of which are experiencing significant amounts of population and traffic growth; and WHEREAS, there is a need to correlate land use and transportation decisions at the local, state and regional levels and to develop a consensus on multi-modal TIP improvements along the Corridor; and WHEREAS, a NC 73 Corridor Transportation/Land Use Study is viewed as the most efficient means of addressing these issues and developing this consensus; and WHEREAS, the development approval for the Moss Creek includes a $50,000 contribution to this study and the development approval for Cabarrus Crossing includes a $35 per lot contribution, for a total of $10,465, to this study; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County does hereby pledge an amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) towards the NC 73 Transportation/Land Use Study. Such funds, along with like funds generated from the aforementioned local governments along the Corridor, are to be matched by funds from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for said study. 'Adopted on October 21, 2002. Certified by: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Date: October 21, 2002 By: /s/ Robert M. Freeman Chief Elected Official (F-8) Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plan for FY 2003-05 - Jim Cook Mr. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, presented a brief overview of the proposed Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plan for FY 2003-05. He explained that counties are 'required to update the Plan every two years. Also, Mr. Cook stated the proposed Plan had been posted for public input and that no input was received. He explained the emphasis of the proposed County Plan is to help families become self-supporting.