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these regulations in this area. He said that the 6% impervious surface limits will render his <br /> property totally undevelopable from an economic standpoint. He made reference to a research <br /> paper that he came across that indicated that residential lots developed between %2 acre and 1 <br /> acre have a range of 13-16% of impervious surfaces. The paper also indicated that there has to <br /> be over 10% impervious surface before there is any measurable impact on water quality. He <br /> said that it seems that the proposed 6% impervious surface is unreasonable and unnecessary. <br /> Joe Phelps asked if a house burned down if it would be able to be built back as the <br /> same size that it was before it was changed into this new designation. He also asked what <br /> would happen if there is a fuel leak or a chemical spill. He said that there are no plans and this <br /> needs to be considered rather than changing a small area. <br /> Jeremy Browner is currently not an Orange County resident or landowner, but he has <br /> property under contract in Orange County. He agreed with the comments about economic <br /> development. He said that 1-85 is the best hope for the future for economic development. He <br /> said that another million people are going to be moving into the Triangle area in the next 10-15 <br /> years. North Carolina is the fourth fastest growing state in the country. He said that closing this <br /> off with this regulation is not allowing Orange County to grow the way it should be. He said that <br /> Orange County has to be able to raise its commercial tax base. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked if there was input from Hillsborough or Orange-Alamance <br /> Water on these designations. Craig Benedict said that staff has communicated with the Town of <br /> Hillsborough and the Town Board would like to provide some comments. There has been <br /> dialogue over the last few years with Orange-Alamance Water about protecting Corporation <br /> Lake and the direction for future water sources. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Gordon <br /> to refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to <br /> the Board of County Commissioners in time for the June 1, 2010 BOCC regular meeting. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Nelson <br /> to adjourn the public hearing until June 1, 2010 in order to receive and accept the Planning <br /> Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> D. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to adjourn the quarterly public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Valerie Foushee, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />