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493 to the Department of Transportation traffic study for Highway 73 at a total estimated cost of $1,714,436.00. In addition, Mr. Burkett will cap the maximum number of dwelling units at 1,430 at final build-out with construction to be phased as follows: 150 new dwelling units in Year 1, 175 in Year 2, 180 in Year 3, 200 in Years 4, 5, and 6, 190 in Year 7 and 135 in Year 8. These totals are cumulative. Further, the office construction will be limited to zero square feet in Year 1, 60,000 in Years 2, 3 and 4, and 50,000 per year thereafter. These totals will also be cumulative. Further, there is a commitment by Mr. Burkett to assist with the Highway 73 improvement efforts. The Board believes the evidence and submittals of the petitioner support the following facts: 1. The rezoning proposal is supported by the long range comprehensive plan for the area which specifically promotes well integrated mixed use developments as a desirable. This fact is supported by the adopted Western Area Plan. 2. The proposed development will affect area transportation systems, but these effects are mitigated by improvements that the Petitioner has agreed will be a condition of the rezoning. In addition, the Petitioner has offered partial funding of feasibility study for improvements to NC Highway 73. The Traffic Impact /knalysis, North Carolina Department of Transportation review of that analysis, Petitioner's submittals and Petitioner's testimony support these facts. 3. Mixed uses within the development will further lessen traffic impact. This statement is supported by the Traffic Impact Analysis as was presented to the Board. 4. School enrollment impacts will be addressed through the donation of property for new school construction, the value of which is beyond anything given thus far. The Petitioner's submittal and previous Board of Commissioners actions to address school adequacy support this fact. 5. The general area of this rezoning is changing due to public infrastructure improvements and private development. This statement is supported by previous actions of the Board of Commissioners, the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County, and the development approvals for Skybrook on Harris Road, Highland Creek off Ellenwood and Christenbury Road, and the Booe/Untz development off Shiloh Church Road. 6. Fiscal impact analysis information provided by the Petitioner shows the effective tax base for each home would exceed the level at which tax revenues are generally greater than the cost of required services. This fact is supported by the spreadsheet prepared by the Petitioner and submitted as a supplement to their petition. Consideration of Resolution Authorizinq the Exchange of Real Property (0del% School Tract for a 61-Acre Tract (proposal withdrawn by the Developer) The Board acknowledged that Mr. Robert Burkett had withdrawn the proposal for the acquisition of Odell School. UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to terminate consideration of the Resolution concerning the Odell School property. Commissioner Barnhart proposed that the Board consider appointing a 15- member committee of Odell Community residents to look at future potential uses for the Odell School when it is vacated. He also proposed the establishment of such a committee in the Midland area for the Bethel Elementary School. Potential uses for the school property could include community activities, parks and recreation purposes, etc. The Board by consensus asked staff to put together information regarding broad parameters concerning future potential uses of the two school properties and the proposed establishment of the committees. This information will be brought back to the Board at the August meeting. Commissioner Barnhart volunteered to work with staff on this issue. There was discussion about a number of issues concerning old school facilities and their future use, including how to determine in which communities buildings are torn down and in which communities they are maintained, how to pay for future uses and the fairness of taxing County residents to fund a community center in one particular area such as the Odell Community. The Board also discussed the status of the Poplar Tent Beautification District and advisory committee. Commissioner Carpenter was asked to check with Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, and give a report at a future meeting regarding the District.