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4 the transition area over the last ten years would be helpful. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS Mary Ayers voiced support for the rezoning request stating that the applicants have dedicated much time and thought to their rezoning request They have solicited input from their neighbors and Carrboro Planning staff members. Ms. Ayers criticized a brochure that was created and circulated in the community by those opposing the rezoning request because the brochure contained misinformation and untrue statements. Bob Cosgrove voiced opposition to the rezoning request because higher zoning density would reduce his property value. Bart Willis voiced support of the rezoning request stating that a great deal of thought had been dedicated to the rezoning request and to a possible plan for development which would be sensitive to the land and wildlife. Jane Cates Fowler voiced support of the rezoning request stating that planned development would be good for the community. Stephanie Padilla read a protest petition, signed by nine (9) members of the Small Area Planning Work Group (SAPWG) , opposing the rezoning request. The petition requested a moratorium on any and all rezoning request in the Ti and T2 land in the transition area until the Small Area Planning Work Group has time to execute the charge given it by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Linda Roberts voiced opposition to the rezoning request because of traffic impact and higher density. Ms. Roberts stated that she accepts that development of the land is inevitable, but feels that the SAPWG should be allowed to execute the charge given it by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Chip Baker read a petition requesting denial of the rezoning request because of the impact on Seawell School, area roads and the wildlife corridors. Mr. Baker also stated that approving the rezoning request would undermine the charge of the SAPWG and the 2000 Task Force Report. John Hartley presented sketched scenarios of areas, in closer proximity to the town limits, for possible development, other than Hogan Farm. Mr. Hartley voiced opposition to the rezoning request citing the density impact on the land, school, and roads. He also stated concerns that the Hogan land is a large part of the area that the Carrboro Board of Aldermen has requested the SAPWG to consider for possible planning/development scenarios. Sally Nussbaumer stated that she does not oppose the rezoning request per se but does reject the process used by the governing boards to consider the request. This process excludes the SAPWG from the process and prohibits them from executing the charge issued by the Carrboro of