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RATIONALE: <br /> •As previously indicated, staff does not believe the County intended to restrict development <br /> within the various Nodes when it adopted watershed regulations, <br /> •This amendment would allow for a reasonable level of non-residential development within a <br /> Node even if it is located within a certain classification of protected or critical watershed, <br /> •This amendment would only impact the Cedar Grove Rural Community Activity Node <br /> Staff Recommendations: <br /> •Receive the staff initiated zoning text amendment proposal including staff's report and <br /> presentation materials, <br /> •Conduct the Public Hearing and accept comments from all interested parties, <br /> •Refer the matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned in time for the <br /> September 1, 2009 BOCC meeting, <br /> •Adjourn the Public Hearing until September 1, 2009 in order to receive the Planning Board's <br /> recommendation. <br /> Orange County Planning Director Craig Benedict said that three quarters of the uses at the <br /> intersection of Efland-Cedar Grove Road and Carr Store Road are within the critical area. There has <br /> been some difficulty with historic buildings that want to continue commercial operation into the future. <br /> This amendment will enable that. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that if there is a mechanism to expand outside this area, she <br /> would like some language to prevent expansion into the watershed. <br /> Michael Harvey said that the boundaries can only be changed through a Comprehensive <br /> Plan Amendment. He said that staff is trying to provide a scenario where the node could be utilized <br /> as it was originally intended. He said that Orange County was proactive in expanding and being <br /> stricter in the watershed. <br /> County Attorney John Roberts said that he would look into it and develop some language. <br /> There was no public comment. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to <br /> refer the matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned in time for the September <br /> 1, 2009 BOCC meeting, and adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 2009 in order to receive <br /> the Planning Board's recommendation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> D. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING <br /> BOCC CLOSED SESSION: <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to go <br /> into closed session at 8:15pm: <br /> "Pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, character, <br /> fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public <br /> officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee" <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION <br />