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In response to a question from Commissioner Insko, Mr. Stancil <br /> indicated that the Rural Buffer boundary line was approximately 3/4 <br /> of a mile to the south. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis asked if there was an interest on the <br /> part of the owners to talk with the town of Hillsborough about <br /> providing water and sewer. Mr. Stancil indicated that he was not <br /> able to respond regarding the applicants intent. <br /> Ms. Eidenier stated that she agreed with the Planning Staff' s <br /> recommendation. The Planning Board is working with the Economic <br /> Development Commission to develop recommendations for all of the <br /> interchanges along I-40 and I-85 . She indicated that they would <br /> like to pursue this project without having to decide about a <br /> particular property at the same time. Also, during a 1990 meeting <br /> between the Board of Commissioners of Hillsborough and Orange <br /> County , Mr. Whittiker recommended that this area be supplied with <br /> town water and sewer in order that the entire area could be <br /> developed. Commissioner Smith indicated that there was a sewer <br /> line under the bridge at I-40 and he would like H i l 1 sborough to <br /> provide water and sewer with the county providing fire and police <br /> protection. This is something that the town and the county need <br /> to discuss further. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Mary Ayers indicated that she was speaking on behalf of Mr. <br /> Ayers and Mr. Harris. She stated that the applicants do not wish <br /> to withdraw their application at this time. The owners would like <br /> the land use to be changed to a transition area so that they could <br /> begin to develop on a limited basis. They would like to increase <br /> the development of the area at sometime in the future. She <br /> indicated that the locational criteria is met by the property. The <br /> owners have discussed the water line with OWASA and they indicated <br /> that if demand warranted, they would allow tap-ons of 6" or larger. <br /> Sewer lines are currently in place within one mile of the property. <br /> The soils report states that there are no impediments to <br /> development and that the proposed lot arrangements would be <br /> feasible for business or commercial use. She mentioned that with <br /> the close proximity of I-40 and the high transmission line that <br /> runs across the property, residential development does not seem <br /> feasible. <br /> Ms. Vicki Berry, 3300 Old Chapel Hill Road, spoke on behalf <br /> of herself and her sister who owns the property next to the wooded <br /> area. She indicated that she opposes this amendment to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Mr. Homer Davis stated that he owns property in this area. <br /> He indicated that he is against this proposed amendment to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. He stated that traffic is already a problem <br /> and this change would only worsen the situation. <br />