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15 <br />get answered. She would like for the open space to remain forever in that <br />category. <br />Robert Harrell distributed a letter clarifying the citizens <br />position on how they see the development going forward. A copy of this letter <br />is in the permanent agenda file. <br />Lee Rafalow expressed a concern about the drainage on the eastern <br />part of the open field. <br />Mr. Bernholz, representing the developers of University Station, <br />said that during the discussions it was proposed that the area at the <br />intersection of New Hope and Old #10 be preserved as a rural open kind of view <br />looking easterly. The Town of Hillsborough and the developers proposed that <br />this area be used as a golf course. <br />Marvin Collins answered various questions asked by the County <br />Commissioners. It was the consensus of the Board to set a public hearing as <br />soon as possible on the appropriate amendments to the Land Use Plan, text and <br />map relating to development options being considered in the context of the <br />University Station proposal. <br />B. NCDOT POLICY CONCERNING PRIVATE RAILROAD CROSSINGS <br />Transportation Planner Slade McCalip stated that for private <br />crossings, the Department of Transportation cannot use public funds to improve <br />them. It would have to be improved by the citizens or the railroad. <br />In order for the road to be accepted by DOT, the road would need <br />to meet state standards. Mr. McCalip will report back on the number of <br />private railroad crossings in Orange County. <br />8I. APPOINTMENTS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner <br />Insko to reappoint Karen Barrows and to appoint Margaret Brown to the Orange <br />County Planning Board for a term ending March 30, 1997. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner <br />Gordon to appoint Cheri Rosemond as the Eno representative to the Orange <br />County Planning Board for a term ending March 30, 1996. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis <br />to reappoint Joan Jobsis to the Orange County Planning Board for a term ending <br />March 30, 1997. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />XII. MINITTES - NONE <br />RIII. E%ECIITIVE SESSION - NONE <br />xlv. <br />With no further items for consideration, Chair Carey adjourned the <br />