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50 Mr. Marshall responded to Commissioner Privette's concerns. He confirmed that fewer units could be built on AG property consisting of more than 10 acres. Stating he is not an appraiser, Mr. 'Marshall said in his opinion there would not be a reduction in property values as the ~epth and quality of soil in the AG district would limit the number of units that could be built. In regards to home occupations and landscape plans, he stated the Board had already addressed those issues and made changes to the UDO. Also, Mr. Marshall said the Board had previously agreed to sidewalk regulations based on the density of an area. Finally, he stated the consultant for the UDO is working on the adequate public facilities requirements, specifically as how they relate to schools. Stating reservations concerning the adequate public facilities language and the potential reduction of property values in the AG district, Commissioner Privette made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Suggs, to delay final action on the Unified Development Ordinance until the April 2001 meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. Commissioner Freeman expressed concern about affordable housing in Cabarrus County and questioned the impact of the UDO on the cost of housing. Mr. Marshall stated the UDO permits mobile homes, the largest supply of affordable housing in Cabarrus County, in the same areas that they are now permitted. He also commented on the availability of areas for multi-family housing and current County programs that address the issue of affordable housing, specifically the rehabilitation of homes for low-income families. Finally, Mr. Marshall stated the need to review affordable housing in Cabarrus County as a larger issue at some point in the future. Commissioner Suggs questioned street construction requirements and expressed concern about the safety of children in subdivisions. He addressed the danger associated with high speed and cut through traffic in subdivisions. Mr. Marshall discussed County and State specifications for streets. He stated that staff continues to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to find a better road width that would carry the traffic but would not promote high speed traffic through the neighborhoods. To address the issues raised by Board members, the Board agreed to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2001, in the Multipurpose Room for a work session on the I/DO. Commissioner Privette asked for expert opinion as to whether the AG zoning would cause a potential reduction in property values. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Fennel asked for the removal of the followin9 items from the Consent Agenda for discussion: Award of Bid for Electrical Renovations (Generator) at the Governmental Center; Award of Bid for the Stonewall Jackson Soccer Complex; and Renegotiated Lease with Historic Cabarrus for the Historic Courthouse. Budget Amendment - General Services (First Union National Bank Building) UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment. BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF Finance AMOUNT: $ 5,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: To appropriate additional utilities expense funding for the First Union National Bank building. Present Account No. Approved Budget 00191950-9411.-0443 $ 1,200.00 Heat - Firs.t Union 00161950-6612-0443B $35,008.00 Building Rental Fees - FU Utilities Increase Decrease Revised Budget $ 5,000.00 $ 6,200.00 $ 5,000.00 $40,008.00 Budget Amendment - Rocky River Elementar~ School Construction Fund UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment.