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X55 would have to pay for a major portion of the stamps they would receive. This, plus the stigma of receiving food stamps has reduced Orange County's participation. The Commissioners adjourned for lunch at this point in the meeting. The Board of Commissioners were invited to a luncheon prepared by the Homemaker Clubs of the County. Mrs. M. C. Surt, Sr., President of the Homemaker County Council presented an Extension Homemakers' Report for the year and 4-H Program Assistants, Maria DiMenna and Ruth Burnett pre- sented a review of the County 4-H Programs. _ When the Commissioners reconvened from lunch, discussion continued regarding a meeting with other counties, Dr. Morrow, Howard Lee and legislative representatives to discuss the new Title XX formula. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 19 on the Agenda: The Planning Board has recommended the rezoning requests listed below be approved: The Chairman recognised Chris Edwards of the Planning Department. A. Wallace Gates - This request proposes the rezoning of about one acre from residential to rural commercial. This property is located at the junction of Hwy. #54 and S.R. #1945. There is an existing structure on this land. Mr. Edwards reminded the Board that one person did speak in opposita.on to the rezoning request at the public hearing, however, the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment have recommended that this request be granted. Commissioner Walker moved that the rezoning request for Wallace Gates be granted according to the recommendation of the Planning Board. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. The Chairman called for the vote. Voting aye were Commissioners Pinney, Walker and Whitted. Voting nay were Commissioner Gustaveson and - Willhoit. The motion was declared passed. B. J.H.H. Associates - The rezoning request proposes the rezoning of --- 8 acres from agriculture to general commercial. The land is located at the intersection of Hwy. 1 5501 and Smith Level Road. A portion of the land is in Chatham County and a portion is in the Carrboro jurisdiction. Opposition to this request has been in the form of a letter from the Hertiage Hills Community Association, who feel that rezoning this land would not be in harmony with the area. Another consideration is the lack of a buffer strip. Carrboro has not taken a stand, however, their area of the property is already zoned light commercial. Chapel Hi11 request that (1) the developer of this land provide a 15 foot right of way along Smith Level Road and (2) request for a single entrance point subject to the Department of Transportation approval. (3) A minimum of 40 foot buffer of trees along Smith Level Road and (4) a buffer along the parking area which borders the residential land. Mr. Edwards informed the Board that the Planning Board has approved this request. Com¢nissioner Gustaveson asked about the service of sewer to this area. Mr. Fred Hazard, developer of the property, stated that Orange Water Sewer Authority had informed him that the pumping station in Hertiage Hills would be sufficient to handle the project providing there is no conflict with Hertiage Hi.ll's peak usage. In which case, a storage tank will be re- quested. This project will have to go.an a waiting list for sewer service. Mr. Gustaveson stated that his concern was redrawing the map for general commercial and then having to wait for sewer services. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he felt rezoning this property at this time without sewer was premature. Commissioner Willhoit moved that this rezoning request be denied. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion.