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7 <br />2 2. I have seen a map of the flood elevation contour for my property superimposed on a <br />3 map my property boundaries and the 615' elevation contour which is the same elevation <br />4 as the spillway for Lake Orange. Some inconsistencies can be seen by examining the <br />5 various contours shown on or near my property. I question the accuracy of the data <br />6 when displayed together and to be used for compliance assessment according to the <br />7 Zoning Ordinance. I have been cautioned on many occasions by Orange County Staff <br />8 that the GIS data available has limited accuracy and that, as stated on the GIS website: <br />9 "Orange County and its vendors assume no legal responsibility for the information". <br />10 How can it be used for assessment of compliance to the proposed Special Flood Hazard <br />11 Overlay? <br />12 <br />13 What accuracy is ascribed to the Flood Maps relative to the County's data for property <br />14 boundary lines? <br />15 <br />16 I also support the proposals made by Lynette Hartsell and Steve Richardson who have <br />17 previously talked tonight -requesting the Commission to recognize the unique status of Lake <br />18 Orange and to establish a Task Force to address issues pertinent to property owners and others <br />19 with interest in the access to and the use. of Lake Orange. <br />20 <br />21 Ken Terlep <br />22 Cedar Grove <br />23 February 23`x, 2009 <br />24 <br />25 Craig Benedict said that the exact words of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as <br />26 it is being incorporated into the zoning ordinance is available through the internet and in the <br />27 postcards that were sent out. <br />28 <br />29 John Hartwell said that his house sits close to the Eno River on a steep bank. He has a <br />30 Certification of Elevation. He said that the maps are being amended and the public should see <br />31 all of the information. <br />32 Judith Kramer owns a home on New Hope Creek, which has flooded twice in the fast 12 <br />33 years. She commended the County for considering taking this action to ensure that the <br />34 residents of Orange County have access to the National Flood Insurance Program. She said <br />35 that there is a benefit of having FEMA's protection in a flood situation. She has some concerns <br />36 about the methods of notification of important changes in the flood maps when property is <br />37 affected. She said that she was shocked to find out from her mortgage company that she was <br />38 no longer in a floodplain, because she never received notification by the County or FEMA. This <br />39 was related to the change in a map in 2007. She knew that she was at risk of flooding because <br />40 her home was flooded during a hurricane. She suggested taking history into account. <br />41 Robert Brown lives near a creek. He said that the flooding that he has seen has been <br />42 due to water restrictions or the size of the bridge, which has backed the water up. (Couldn't <br />43 understand him). <br />44 Wallace Williams said that he and his wife live 80 feet above the floodplain. He asked if <br />45 the Planning Board would give him a hard time if he tried to build something on his property. <br />46 <br />63 <br />