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v ~.. ~., Commissioner Walker stated he was willing to give the additional. re- quested time since same Advisory Councils have only met two times. 'S'hat some members of the Councils needed mare time to understand the Ordinance. The County Attorney pointed out to the Board "there should be no signi- ficant change in the Ordinance as a result of a recommendation on April 20, 1978, because any significant change would require a public hearing. Any significant change would be a definite recommendation by the Planning Board rather than a recognition of a need to go countywide". The Chairman to the Board opened 'the meeting at this point for comments from members of the audience. pr. David Lang from the Eno Township Council stated the request for a delay was not a tactic, but since the Ordinance was a highly senitive issue, he felt Councils should be provided additional time for study. Mr. tiara Sykes spoke against the extending of the Subdivision Ordinance countywide. , Bobby Nichols asked if there were any problems with septic tanks and roads in Eno and Chapel Hill Townships since the Ordinance has been in effect? Commissioner Gustaveson respaned there were problems in all townships. Mr. Nichols then painted out that the majority of problems caused in sedimentation near roads is due to problems created by the Department of Transportation. He added that pressures should be applied to take care of this problem. The Board of Commissioners proceeded to answer questions regarding the Subdivision Ordinance raised during this public discussion. Mrs. Eve Shy, a representative of the Chapel Hi11 League of Women Voters, read a statement in support of adopting the Subdivision Regulations countywide. She stated the League of Women Voters believed the regulations protect and enhance land values rather than lower them as can happen if no planning is done. Other persons speaking against the Subdivision Ordinance extension countywide were Tony Seaber, Ben Lloyd, Josephine Barbour and other un- identified persons. Commissioner Walker moved that the Board follow the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the concept of subdivision regulations for the entire County as one form of land use planning, and further moves to recommend to the County Commissioners the establishment of a countywide committee composed of no more than three members from each Township Advisory . Council and charge this committee with consolidating all recommended changes. additions, and deletions to the proposed Subdivision Regulations. A dead- line of April 15th is established far the committee to report their find- ings and recommendations to the Planning Board. Further, that the Planning Board take immediate steps to evaluate the recommendations and establish a firm recmmended position to the County Commissioners no later than April 20, 1978, which is the regular meeting of this Board. Commissioner Walker stated the eight recommended changes, which do not require public . hearing, were included in the motion. The Chairman called far a second to the motion. Commissioner Gustaveson asked Mr. Walker if he would make his motion in the form of two motions, and Mr. Walker replied "no". The Chairman declared the motion of Commissioner Walker died for lack of a second. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Willhoit moved that all the proposed amendments be re- ferred back to the Planning Board for review, that the amendments be advertised and presented for consideration at the May, 1978 public hearing. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.