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"'{ j ;'~F 5~U Clayton Haithaock, Zoning Officer, presented the following items: 1. A request for re-zoning from residential to general commercial a tract of land owned by Grey Moody. The Board wen advised that the County Planning Board had approved the request. IIuon motion of Commissioner Ira A. Ward, seconded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved, that said request for re-zoning be approved. There were three ayes and -two nays. Chairman Walker declared the motion passed. 2. A plat of the property of C. 5. Robinson Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board recommends approval of said plat. IIpon motion of Commissioner Tra A. Ward, seconded by Cotmnisaioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the certificate oP approval on said plat be signed by the Chairman and the County Administrator. 3, Final Plat of a riew Section of Rollirigwood Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board had approved the recording of this plat. IIpon motion of Commissioner Ira A. Ward, seoonded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the certificate of approval on said plat be signed by the Chairman and the County Administrator. 1}. Plat for Phase I of Robbins Wood Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board recommends approval of said plat. Discussion ensued concerning this plat as the development was in close proximity to the tTniversity Take watershed. A letter of protest against the development of said subdivision had been filed with the Board by W. P. Biggers. Dpon motion of Commissioner Flora Garrett, seconded by Commissioner Richard Whittad, it was moved that the County Zoning Dffiaer was instructed to request the Planning Board to fully investigate the percolation chareateristias of the entire area and to advise the Planning Board that it was the opinion of the Board of Commissioners that the District Health Director should investigate the advisability of allowing one hundred (100) lots to be established in said subdivision. Chairman Walker recognized Walter McDade, Director of the Eflaad-Cheeks Multi-Purpose Center. Mr. McDade was present to discuss the recreation project that was being planned for the Efland-Cheeks area. He stated that the recant action of President Nixon froze all Federal Funds and thus the Community Action -~ Agency could not, at this time, proceed with the proposed project. Commissioner Flora Garrett stated that she had studied the proposal that had been made by Mr. McDade in behalf of the Community Action Agency and that this investigation had caused her concern, in that, the County would be accepting the financial responsibility for the project and that no mechanics, such as a Recreation Commission, has been established for the operation of a recreation area. Commissioner Whitted stated that he felt there was a tremendous need for a recreation project, however, he shared the concern of Commissioner Garrett over the lack of the proper facilities that could handle the project, He suggested that this could ba the appropriate time for the County to consider a Recreation Commission. Chairman Norman Walker stated that Commissioner Tra A. Ward had, at the Sanuary meeting, suggested that the County consider the possibility of establishing a County Recreation Commission and hs felt that he could, at this time, support such a move. Covunisaioner Flora Garrett stated because of the interest shown by members of the Board of County Commissioners in total county recreation and because oP the growing interest in wilderness areas, such as the Eho River, and because of the concern of the County~a people for some type of recreational facilities, such sa swimming pools, baseball and football fields, tennis courts, particularly for our young people; T move that the County Board of Commisaionara set up a Recreation Study Commission which would be cougniagioned to study the total recreational needs of the County and should include but not be limited to parka, playgrounds, the use of school facilities for sports, swimming pools and natural areas. This commission should study scenic easements and the possible acquisition of land along the mo River. The oouBnission should also study the possible co-operation with the municipalities in the County. The Recreation Study Commission made up of ten (10) people from all arses of the County should work with the Planning Board, Mark Burnham, Tnatitute of q•overnment, and the North Carolina Department of Recreation in order to prepare a thorough study of recreational needs in Orange County, accompanied by cost projections.