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'~~~ The County Administrator reviewed the background informat~,on relative to the tax free bonds that had been issued by Valley Forge Corporation. Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett recognized Bill Lawa, Assistant Tax Supervisor, and Archie Kelly, Tax Appraiser. They advised the Board that three (3) parcels of real i estate had been discovered after the Board had adjourned as a Board of Equalization and Review. It came to the attention of the Tax Supervisor that three (3) parcels of land were grossly under appraised at the time of re-valuation, and the Board of Commissioners has the right to re-value the parcels. The three (3) parcels of land consist of: Mary Lindsay's 209 acre tract in Chapel Hill Township, the land lies - immediately across the road from the University Airport. This land was appraised at 5515.00 per acre, the adjoining property is valued at $5,000 per acre. It was suggested that $5,000 for 100 acres and $2,000 for 95 acres and $9,000 for 14 acres. 5816,00 as opposed to $226,400. W. C. Coker Estate was appraised at 5194,500. 2.5 acres on Hillsborough St., in Chapel Hill Township, at 510,800 an acre.. The remainder at 55,000 an acre. Total change was from S71,400 to $236,600.00. Order of Gimghoul - Gimghpul Drive - which consist of 29..20 acres, appraised at $130,500, should be appraised at $356,800.00. Discussion ensued, no action was taken on this matter. Chairman Garrett inquired of the Board if there was any item that the othex members wished to bring before the Board. Commissioner Jan Pinney presented the following: "APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION December 2, 1974 The Honorable Board of County commissioners Orange County, North Carolina Gentlemen: The undersigned request that property located on Tax Map #18, Lot #6-A, which is presently in a General Industrial. District be rezoned to a Residential District for the following reasons: To protect and preserve the general character of the neighboxhood and area within the tract of land is located." Commissioner Pinney requested that the other Commissioners join him in the petitioning for a zoning change on the land designated as Tax Map #18, Lot #6A. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that the Board join Commissioner Pinney in petitioning for a zoning change and reclassification on the property designated as Tax Map #18, Lot #6A. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissipner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that S. M. Gattis be appointed as the county Zoning Officer. Discussion ensued on the legal procedures that would be zequired in this matter. It was agreed that no special Public Hearing would.be scheduled on the matter and that it would be placed 'on the Agenda for the Public Hearing on Feburary 24, 1975. There being no further business to come before the Hoard. The meeting was adjourned to meet again on Thursday, December 12, 1974, at 8 p.m. in the Commissioners Room and on Monday, December 16th, a 7 p.m. in the Commissioners RoCm in the Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Flora Garrett, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk