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error on the first page of the preliminary plat which indicated twenty-six lots. He advised that the proposal was only for sixteen lots. He advised that this property was in the buffer zone and was not subject to connection to the town sewer or water. He advised that they would like approval prior to summer to begin construction. Mr. Lawson further advised that before preliminary approval he would need to obtain a letter from the county highway department that the streets met the minimum standards and also Board of Health approval regarding the septic systems to be installed. He indicated that preliminary correspondence with the county indicates that they may not accept the street as a dedicated street. He questioned whether if the county will not accept the street so that it remains a private street, will they still be required to obtain the performance bond drawn in favor of the commissioners. '- Attorney Ksenak advised that the town stood potentially liable to the purchasers of the property if they did not enforce the requirement that a performance bond be obtained. Bill Abbott also indicated the need to protect the purchasers and this was the purpose of the bond. Bill Abbott then questioned whether the streets in the subdivision needed to meet Morgan County standards or town standards. Dave directed the Board's attention to the town ordinance which specifically indicates that the streets in the buffer zone were to be covered by the county orldinance. The Board then went through the requirements of the subdivision control ordinance and determined the following deficiencies: (I) no location map (2) no source of title to the land as shown by the books of the Morgan County Recorder (3) no indication of the corner-cuts on Lots II and 26 (4) the Board advised that a variance would be required on the depth - 6 -