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~~ 105 WHEREAS the Orange County Board of Commissioners is concerned about eliminating traffic congestion, and encouraging cost efficient means of transportation, and providing for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists in the County THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners request the North Carolina Department of Transporta- tion to include a bikeway facility/pedestrian trail as a part of the construction of the new road to connect Ilomestead Road with Estes Drive Extension. DULY ADOPTED the 28th day of October, 1975." The Chairman recognized Dr. D. A. Otto, who stated that the Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen had endorsed the proposal presented to the Board previously. He stated that construction is proceeding rapidly and that the people in Raleigh should be talked with as soon as possible. Discussion ensued regarding discussing this item before the Secondary Roads Council in Raleigh an November 7. The Clerk was instructed to send the resolution to Mr. Rose and Mr. Budd in Raleigh and to write the Secondary Roads Council and request that an additional item be added to the agenda. Dr. Otto suggested that the Resolution be amended to read bike- way facility/pedestrian trail. It was agreed that Dr. Otto will make the presentation in Raleigh regarding the bikeway facility/pedestrian trail. Chairman Garrett called for a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Walker moved that the presented resolution be adopted. Commissioner Finney seconded the motion. All members of the Board voted aye. The Chairman declared the motion passed. The Chairman called for a motion regarding the amended resolution. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the resolution be amended as so suggested. The Chairman referred to Item #6 on the Agenda: Progress report on land use survey and County land use plan. The Chairman recognized Hal Minnis from the Flanning Department. Mr. Minnis stated that the Planning Department is currently work- ing on the needs assessment aspect of the planning process. The first step, gathering information about the social, economic, and natural characteristics of the County has been slightly delayed, partially be' cause delays in the 208 project at Region J which is furnishing some of - the information. He stated that the Planning Staff is still aiming for a State of the County Report by the end of the year. Research is under' way to determine location, rate, and types of development which are taking place. This will help up-date the existing land use study. Mr. Minnis stated further that Chris Edwards, with the Planning Board, is reviewing the zoning and subdivision regulations to suggest ordinance improvements and measures which might be implemented for -- critical areas in the County. Notebooks have been furnished to the Planning Board members to provide planning related information. Citizens' input to determine goals for the County has started with agency heads being interviewed. The process will also include joint meetings with the County Commissioners and the Planning Board. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired about scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Board and Staff to consider the Growth Options Conf- erence. It was decided to set a date at the 1st Monday's meeting.