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17 Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools Dr. Harold Winkler, Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent, presented the draft 15-Year Facility Plan for the County Schools. He emphasized that the Facility Plan is a changing document that needs to be updated each year. Dr. Winkler reviewed projected school enrollments, a yearly comparison of school enrollment and capacity and location of projected new and replacement schools within high-growth areas. He stated that efforts should begin now to locate sites for future elementary schools in the Lower Rocky River Road and Pitts School Road areas. Other proposed new schools included replacements for Odell Elementary and Bethel Elementary, new elementary schools in the northwest and north/central areas, a new middle school in a the central area of the county and a new high school in the southern part of Cabarrus County. Also proposed was a vocational technical school to be built in partnership with the Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Dr. Winkler also outlined capital needs related to Pre-K classrooms, instructional gyms, new media center at Concord High, Coltrane-Webb Elementary addition, replacement of Long Center and remodeling of the Glenn Center. Mr. Robert Kluttz, former Transportation Director for the County Schools, assisted Dr. Winkler with the presentation. There was discussion concerning capacity issues and the continued need for new schools. It was noted that two variables, the Pre-K program and mandated changes in class sizes, would affect future school facility needs. Ms. Cindy Fertenbau9h, Chairperson of the Cabarrus County Board of Education, addressed the issue of redistricting and school capacity needs. Mr. Clifton proposed that an architect be employed to do a thorough analysis of the existing Bethel and Odell Elementary Schools, along with the old Aycock School in Kannapolis, to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of renovating each facility. He suggested that these schools could possibly be renovated and used as smaller schools for a period of time, thus adding capacity in those areas. Dr. Winkler commented on the high cost of renovating older school facilities and described his experience with school renovations in Florida. The Board by consensus authorized Mr. Clifton to pursue an architect's review of the Odell, Bethel and Aycock school facilities for potential future uses. The Board received the Five Year State Facilities Plan for Kannapolis City Schools along with Kannapolis City Schools Facilities Task Force Report. The Task Force recommended a new middle school, additions at Fred L. Wilson and Shady Brook Elementary Schools and completion of an unfinished science wing at A. L. Brown High School. The total cost for the projects was estimated at approximately $22 million. Mr. Clifton recommended that the new middle school, if needed, be built in Rowan County with Rowan County to participate in the funding. A meeting has been scheduled with Rowan County and Kannapolis City School officials to discuss the requested new middle school. Unified Development Ordinance The following persons joined the Board for a discussion of the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): Mr. Kenneth Payne; MS. Debbie Brown with the Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition (REBIC); Mr. Mike Quickel, President of the Cabarrus County Building Industry Association; and Mr. David 'Mayfield, Chairman of the UDO Steering Committee. Mr. Quickel stated that the Building Industry is opposed to the Adequate Public Facilities (APF) requirements for water, sewer, roads and schools and asked that Article 14 be deleted from the proposed UDO. He stated that sewer is the only measurable item relative to the adequate public facilities requirements. Mr. Marshall explained there is a question as to how cities can enforce APF requirements for a service, such as schools, that they do not provide. To address this concern, the consultant has been asked to develop a process to address the measurement of school adequacy issues. Ms. Brown also opposed the APF requirements, stating the County could not properly administer the APF regulations without a useable Comprehensive Plan. She expressed concern that the APF requirements could become a moratorium to stop growth in the county if Cabarrus County does not properly