Agenda - 04-06-1999 - Memorandum

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RFAFT 3 1 PLANNING (addit comments) 2 * review cell tower regulations in concert with Board of Adjustment permit decisions 3 and Class B Special Use Permits 4 * review flexible development regulations 5 * review and discuss time limits for development process 6 * look at a grid system for future location of cell towers 7 + review the future technology for cell towers 8 9 TRANSPORTATION 10 + discuss the University's student expansion and transportation of students 11 * receive an update from the University, on projected. growth 12 * stress to the TTA our needs here in Orange County for transportation 13 * look at the benefits of Orange County being a part of another transportation district 14 + determine strategies to get what we need from regional groups like TTA, DOT, etc. 15 * promote park and ride lots 16 17 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AND PARKS 18 Commissioner Jacobs read a goal which he will share with each Commissioner for their 19 comments. 20 look at TDR and the possibility of transferring within the County jurisdiction, 21 make a decision on TDR for Orange County, 22 23 Chair Gordon made reference to the Shaping Orange County's Future Task Force and asked 24 Environment and Resource Conservation Director David Stancil to explain how managing growth 25 and preserving open space in the rural areas, and exploring the cluster approach in the rural areas, 26 may be addressed by this Task Force. He said that some of the rural character ideas have been 27' identified time and time again by the Land Use and Growth Committee and the Environment, 28 Resource and Conservation Committee. Although, they will not have recommendations to the 29,' County Commissioners until September, based on what has happened so far, he feels these 30 issues will be addressed. 31 32 Chair Gordon said that a goal needs to be developed to include new initiatives, for open 33 space, agricultural preservation, rural buffer preservation; flexible development and open space 34 acquisition. She would like.to see the issues outside of the Joint Planning Area addressed first. 35 The Board decided to carry forward the points listed under rural character preservation. They will 36 react to the various proposals as this goal is articulated. 37 38 PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES 39 Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to his meeting with area law enforcement officials 40 about locating a firing range in Orange County. They hope to be able to raise outside funds to 41 build this facility. John Link said that he plans to put funds for this item in the CIP. 42 43 DISTRICT ELECTIONS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 44 Commissioner Carey said that he feels the Board needs to have representation from all 45 areas of the County. He asked that the County Commissioners consider a public hearing on this 46 - issue to hear what citizens have to say before making a decision. 47 48 Commissioner Halkiotis said that he does not support district elections. He feels that there is 49 a segment of the population who will always feel that they are not represented.