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326 There was brief discussion regarding the request to fund the Partnership for Tomorrow initiative. The discussion centered on such issues as the existing Economic Development Corporation and possible duplication of tasks as well as the County's ongoing efforts to fund the construction of new schools. There was general consensus to defer consideration of this issue until all Board members were present for the discussion. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board tabled consideration of the request for funding the Partnership for Tomorrow initiative until a more appropriate time, possibly at the upcoming Retreat. Appeal of the Planninq and Zoninq Commission's Denial of Petition C99-06(S) - Request for Preliminar~ Plat Approval of the Booe/Untz Development Mr. Brad Lagano, Senior Planner, presented Petition C99-06(S), an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of the request for preliminary plat approval of the Booe/Untz Development in Township 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 9-0 on September 30, 1999 to deny the preliminary plat for the following reason: "The proposed development does not meet the adequate public facilities provision of the Cabarrus County Subdivision Ordinance (Section 66-81). Specifically, the Cabarrus County School District does not have adequate facilities at this time to serve the estimated number of students who would be generated by the proposed development." Mr. Alex Rankin, President of Concord Engineering, Inc. and speaking on behalf of Petitioners Tom Booe and Joe Untz, presented information concerning the proposed subdivision. The proposed project consists of 260 acres and includes approximately 900 lots, up to 1,100 dwelling units, recreational areas and an open area of 3.9 acres designated as a Town Center in the interior of the project. Mr. Rankin reviewed the updated preliminary plat and highlighted the changes that had been made since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, included changes to some cul-de-sacs, the interior subdivision road and the development of a third access to the project. He explained the project would represent "Smart Growth" and would consist of very dense development with an estimated build out over a period of five to eight years. Finally, Mr. Rankin stated the developers were prepared to contribute $250.00 per living unit to address school facility adequacy needs. Mr. Joe Untz, developer, responded to specific questions by Board members concerning the development. He addressed such issues as the cost of utilities, use of open space and the development of greenways and other areas for recreation purposes. Mr. Untz confirmed the offer to contribute $250.00 per dwelling unit to meet school facility needs. Also, according to Mr. Untz, the developers are spending approximately $850,000.00 to run a water line to the project. He advised that the water line construction and the contribution to school adequacy would represent costs of approximately $1,300.00 per unit. A motion was made by Commissioner Privette and seconded by Vice Chairman Fennel to approve Petition C99-06(S) as modified contingent upon the execution by the developer of a development agreement in form and content consistent with agreements previously approved, specifically including a contribution of $250.00 per dwelling unit to be used to address school facility needs. Commissioner Casper offered an amendment to the motion to include a figure of not less than $500.00 per dwelling unit as a contribution to school facility needs. Commissioner Privette did not accept the amendment, and the proposed amendment by Commissioner Casper died for a lack of a second. There was lengthy discussion by the Board regarding the proposed development and the school needs in Cabarrus County. The discussion centered on such issues as the cost of installing utilities to this development as well as other new developments in the County, the contribution of $500.00 per dwelling unit by other developers to address school facility needs, the legality of impact fees and the provision in the County's Subdivision Ordinance addressing "adequate public facilities" in Cabarrus County. Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, responded to questions by the Board regarding the cost of providing utilities to new developments. He advised that each development has its own unique circumstances and costs.