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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />WORK SESSION ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 14, 1999 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. 4 <br />SUBJECT: Update on Mebane/Orange County Planning Coordination <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />See attached <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592 <br />TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br />Hillsborough 732-8181 <br />Chapel Hill 968-4501 <br />Durham 688-7331 <br />Mebane (336)227-2031 <br />PURPOSE: To receive a report on the progress of discussions with Mebane regarding joint <br />planning and annexation issues. <br />BACKGROUND: Recent annexations by Mebane have raised concerns by adjacent <br />unincorporated communities such as Hebron that there is need for more communication and <br />coordination concerning land use/zoning decisions. The Hebron community began an <br />incorporation process. to protect their lifestyle but rule changes at the state level made the prospect <br />difficult. <br />The goal of interlocal cooperation could be achieved through joint planning so administrative staff <br />have begun a dialogue on the various elements of planning.. The meeting dates are noted on the <br />attachment. <br />.FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: receive the report; provide <br />direction regarding priorities in the elements of joint planning; and suggest potential agenda topics <br />for any meeting with Mebane. <br />