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1®s studied and determined as to how large a commercial zone to set up. To rezone a one acre lot, the Board would lose all control and perhaps create an unpleasant situation. He added that Mr. Gates had been granted variances to add additional bays to the structure and a variance regarding set back requirements, and it appeared to Mr. Farlow that Mr. Gates had what he wanted. He added that the potential of this rezoning situation was not good and urged the Board to deny the rezoning request. Dr. Boaar, who also serves on the Board of Adjustments, stated that the two variances which Mr. Farlow spoke of had been granted to Mr. Gates. The third rezoning request was that of J.H,H, Associates. This pro- perty is located at the intersection of 15-501 and Smith Level Road. A portion of the property is located in Chatham County and part in Garrboro planning jurisdiction. The eight acre tract in Orange County's planning jurisdiction is the area to be rezoned to general commercial. Plans for the rezoning area is for a 24 office building complex. No sewex is avail- able, however, water is available. Mr. Fred Hazard, a developer of the property, stated that development would not take place until sewer was available. Plans now are tc build a professional center, and Carrboro has already zoned their area to comply with this use. The architects have talked with the Department of Trans- portation and it is likely that another entrance will be made available, toward Hertiage Hills 5ubdivision.to relieve congestion. Chairman Johnston asked if there were any present to speak in favor of the rezoning request. No one came forth. He asked if there were those present to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. Carolyn White stated that she was representing Ben Dollar, a pro- perty owner an Smith Level Road. She stated that Mr. Dollar's primary concerns were the proposed Laketree Development, traffic on Hwy. 15-501 and Smith Level Road and the location of the access road leading into Hertiage Hills. She stated that Mr. Dollar was concerned that this road _ would come through his property. She inquired if studies had been con- ducted on "the spring", since Mr. Dollar used the spring as a water supply. Discussion ensued concerning whether or not the spring on the one acre lot is the one used by Mr. Dollar as a water source. Mr. Hazard stated that the architect has and would continue to talk with the Department of Transportation concerning the access road to Hertiage Hills. That they did not want a great influx of traffic from 15-501, and there probably would be more than one entrance onto Smith Level Road. He added that the State Road in Chatham County could not be used as an entrance, but could be used as an exit. No other comments were made concerning the rezoning request. Mr. Edwards stated that these rezoning requests would be reviewed by the Planning Board on March 21st and by the County Commissioners on Apri1.4, 1977. The next item on the agenda was discussion of the amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance. After tonight's public hearing, the amendments will go the the 8lanning Beard on March 21st for consideration and to the Commissioners April 4, 1977. Mr. Edwards stated that the proposed amendments had been incorporated into the handout Subdivision Regulations. _ Hal Minis of the Planning~.`Staff reviewed the major differences bet- ween the proposed amendments and the old Subdivision Regulations. He highlighted some of the major differences in the Subdivision Regulations which the Subcommittee on the Subdivision Regulation had worked on. This Subcommittee is made up of members from the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board members, and members from the Planning Staff. Page 1 of the section "Purpose". Theold Ordinance provided for proper design, and location of facilities and the proper layout of sub- divisions. The proposed Ordinance provides for proper design, location of facilities,•and management of natural resources. Page 5 of the section "Minor Subdivision". Under the old Ordinance a Minor Subdivision is defined as creating one new lot, with approval by