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November 18, 2002 Page 478 It is four miles from Concord Mills Mall, North Carolina's ~2 tourist attraction. And, if you consider the impact to just one county, Concord Mills Mall becomes the #1 tourist destination in North Carolina. Within one days travel for half of the United States' population and in a moderate climate that is preferred by millions, Cabarrus County is the Perfect Location for the World Sports Center. We understand that you have already heard from many people and organizations that if you build the World Sports Center in Cabarrus County, they will come. We wholeheartedly agree with them. The Cabarrus County location is not only great now with its low property tax rates and excellent school system, but it will accommodate your needs for many years to come. Cabarrus County has pledged to work closely with the City of Kannapolis and the Cabarrus County Visitors Bureau to put together an incentives package that will make your decision to locate here not only the right decision, but an enjoyable one as well. Location, Location, Location! That is what it is all about. And, your best Location is Cabarrus County, home of the best people in North Carolina. Sincerely, and on behalf of all the Cabarrus County Commissioners, Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Board of Commissioners Commissioner Fennel made a motion to approve the letter as presented to be signed by the Chairman and sent to South East Developers to encourage them to bring the world sports center facility to Cabarrus County. Vice Chairman Carruth seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette made a substitute motion to approve the proposed letter with the deletion of the fourth paragraph concerning an "incentives package." There was no second to the motion. After discussion of several suggested changes, the Board agreed to change the words "incentives package" to "proposal" in the fourth paragraph of the letter. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the letter (see above) as presented by Commissioner Fennel with the fourth paragraph modified to read as follows, and authorized the Chairman to sign the letter on behalf of the Board and send it to South East Developers. Cabarrus County has pledged to work closely with the City of Kannapolis and the Cabarrus County Visitors Bureau to put together a proposal that will make your decision to locate here not only the right decision, but an enjoyable one as well. (D-2) Appeal of C02-06(S) Highland Hills Subdivision Denial Ms. Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, presented the appeal of Petition C02-06(S), the denial of the Highland Hills Subdivision. The Board had deferred consideration of this Petition at its meeting on October 21, 2002, and asked the developer and staff to further discuss the proposed subdivision. Ms. Sifford reported that Dan Johnson of Craft Development had submitted a letter dated November 4, 2002 stating that Craft Homes agrees to pay $500.00 per lot toward school adequacy and to delay the development of 94 of the 320 lots for a period of two years to give the school system time to make plans for additional adequacy. She also stated a letter dated November 7, 2002, had been received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation concerning required road improvements in the vicinity of the subdivision. Finally, Ms. Sifford reported that staff recommends approval with a number of conditions as listed in the Staff Report. There was brief discussion regarding the proposed including transportation issues and the subdivision plan playground equipment and common open space. subdivision, that includes UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board approved Petition C02-06(S), the Preliminary Plat for the Highland Hills Subdivision that is being developed