ORD-2009-014-Zoning Ordinance and Atlas Amendment

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2. I have seen a map of the flood elevation contour for my property superimposed on a map of my property boundaries and the 615' elevation contour which is the same elevation as the spillway for Lake Orange. Some inconsistencies can be seen by examining the various contours shown on or near my property. I question the accuracy of the data when displayed together and to be used for compliance assessment according to the Zoning Ordinance. I have been cautioned on many occasions by Orange County Staff that the GIS data available has limited accuracy and that, as stated on the GIS website: "Orange County and its vendors assume no legal responsibility for the information". How can it be used for assessment of compliance to the proposed Special Flood Hazard Overlay? What accuracy is ascribed to the Flood Maps relative to the County's data for property boundary lines? I also support the proposals made by Lynette Hartsell and Steve Richardson who have previously talked tonight -requesting the Commission to recognize the unique status of Lake Orange and to establish a Task Force to address issues pertinent to property owners and others with interest in the access to and the use of Lake Orange. Ken Terlep Cedar Grove February 23~d, 2009 Craig Benedict said that the exact words of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as it is being incorporated into the zoning ordinance is available through the internet and in the postcards that were sent out. John Hartwell said that his house sits close to the Eno River on a steep bank. He has a Certification of Elevation. He said that the maps are being amended and the public should see all of the information. Judith Kramer owns a home on New Hope Creek, which has flooded twice in the last 12 years. She commended the County for considering taking this action to ensure that the residents of Orange County have access to the National Flood Insurance Program. She said that there is a benefit of having FEMA's protection in a flood situation. She has some concerns about the methods of notification of important changes in the flood maps when property is affected. She said that she was shocked to find out from her mortgage company that she was no longer in a floodplain, because she never received notification by the County or FEMA. This was related to the change in a map in 2007. She knew that she was at risk of flooding because her home was flooded during a hurricane. She suggested taking history into account. Robert Brown lives near a creek. He said that the flooding that he has seen has been due to water restrictions or the size of the bridge, which has backed the water up. Wallace Williams said that he and his wife live 80 feet above the floodplain. He asked if the Planning Board would give him a hard time if he tried to build something on his property.