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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />WORK SESSION ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: October 19, 1999 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. q -b <br />SUBJECT: Mebane /Orange County Planning Coordination and Joint Meeting <br />DEPARTMENT: <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />Summary (i) <br />See attached (ii) <br />Planning and Inspections <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592 <br />TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br />Hillsborough 732 -8181 <br />Chapel Hill 968 -4501 <br />Durham 688 -7331 <br />Mebane (336)227 -2031 <br />PURPOSE: To receive report on progress of discussions with Mebane regarding joint planning and <br />annexation issues. <br />BACKGROUND: Recent annexations by Mebane have raised concerns by adjacent <br />unincorporated communities such as Hebron that there is need for more communication and <br />coordination concerning land use /zoning decisions. The Hebron community began an <br />incorporation process to protect their lifestyle but rule changes at the state level made the prospect <br />difficult. <br />The goal of interlocal cooperation could be achieved through joint planning so administrative staff <br />have begun a dialogue on the various elements of planning. The meeting dates are noted on the <br />attachment. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): To receive as a report and suggest priorities in the elements of joint <br />planning. To discuss purpose and topics for a joint meeting with Mebane. <br />