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160 <br /> process of approving a plan is important and input is valuable. <br /> JEF stated that the society of the County is changing. He feels <br /> that as society changes so will development. He does not feel that <br /> the concept of infill will be avoided by clustering. He feels the <br /> Conceptual Guidelines should include regulations for annexibility. <br /> TED LATTA commended the Study Committee for the work they have <br /> done. He stated that one thing not mentioned is that the Rural Buffer <br /> was put in place to stop Chapel Hill/Carrboro growth. He feels that <br /> Chapel Hill will continue to grow and that there will be water and <br /> sewer in the Rural Buffer. He feels the plan is a good one and one <br /> that the governing boards should consider and approve. <br /> DOLLY HUNTER, member of the Rural Character Study Committee, <br /> noted that in regard to ownership of open space, that in a cluster <br /> development, all the people that buy into the development could <br /> jointly own the open space and have in their covenants guidelines for <br /> doing so. The ratio the Committee created for the cluster plans and <br /> the rural village presents some different options. She stressed that <br /> these numbers were very difficult to get to. These options help a lot <br /> toward affordable housing. She asked that they not be changed. They <br /> have recommended that the villages be near the municipalities so that <br /> it will be affordable to extend water and sewer. <br /> CHAIRMAN MOSES CAREY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING <br /> CHAIRMAN CAREY asked for a <br /> motion to refer the recommendations t <br /> the appropriate planning staffs for a recommendation and/or specific <br /> items to a work group for further study. <br /> COMMISSIONER HARTWELL noted there is not a consensus on extending <br /> water and sewer. He made a motion to refer the Conceptual Guidelines <br /> for the Rural Buffer, except scenario "E", to the Orange County <br /> Planning Board and for action to the two Town Boards. Commissioner <br /> Marshall seconded this motion. (This motion was withdrawn after <br /> further discussion) . <br /> COMMISSIONER WILLHOIT suggested that those items be referred on <br /> which there is a consensus and the remaining items be considered <br /> separately to determine how to handle. <br /> COMMISSIONER MARSHALL stated that one of the main reasons for a <br /> work group is the complexities of what citizens don't exactly feel and <br /> understand. She does have a problem with the work group in that the <br /> last time there was a work group, there were suggestions made and yet <br /> there was an awful lot of feeling that because the group was composed <br /> of members of each governing body that the final agreement would be <br /> one that would be endorsed by all. This was not the case. Not one or <br /> two members of any board can speak for the whole board. It is <br /> extremely important to understand that this is advisory. She <br /> commended the Committee for facing up to the difficulties encountere <br /> and the leadership provided to reach out into the community which has <br />