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416 4 Department had misled the Board of Commissioners. He continued that there was no comparable airport with similar restrictions as proposed here and that though listed in the FAA circular, the suggested approach-departure zone was not the accepted practice - that only natural obstructions were limited. With regard to the access road, Drake indicated obtaining the road would only be by luck and if the County thinks it is important, then it should be obtained by the exercise of eminent domain. Drake continued that it was reasonable to limit training operations, but unreasonable to set the limit as a total percentage of operations and should be based on the number of operations. He concluded that the danger of accidents at Horace Williams was great. John Kizer asked where Drake resided specifically inquiring if he lived in the approach--departure zone. Drake responded he did not live in the zone. Julie Andresen, representing concerned Citizens for . Airport Planning, clarified that UNC has indicated it would transfer operations if an alternative airport was proposed within reasonable commuting distance and given that the long range planning report for the University says that the University would feel obligated to remove operatins from Horace Williams if an alternative airport was built. She cited the Chancellor's letter regarding removal of operations if a suitable airport was built by 1989, adding that Horace Williams Airport was zoned non-conforming in 1975 and that the schools were located there with the understanding that the airport would soon be closed. She noted that she had full confidence in the Board to keep development away from rural areas. Andresen also expressed concern that actions on this proposal may set a precedent for later airport proposals, continuing that if the County insists on these .requirements being met then the County should decide to fund a public airport. Ed Johnson, . Chief of the Orange Grove volunteer Fire Company, reviewed comments made at the February, 1982 public hearing and in the June 24, 1982 letter on the revised airport proposal. Johnson addressed access concerns for fire protection, noting that the Teer Road access would cut the department's response time in half. He cited his letter of May 11, 1983, which followed a telephone call from Peloquin Associates and a letter from Rick Cannity, noting that he had not received any further information on the access requirement and reserved the right to comment at a later date on changes proposed. He displayed a map showing possible access roads from the fire station to the site, noting that the Teer Road access would reduce the distance from 4.3 miles to 2.7 miles. He also suggested an alternative route through Meadowcrest development. He explained that the Cane Creek area was all within an insurance rated district and within a one mile tax district and, consequently, had lower rates. He continued that the department was receiving more calls than in 1974, and explained that all areas of the site should be within four road miles of the firehouse for all trucks to respond; otherwise, only one truck can respond and additional help is required from other districts, as determined by the insurance policy. Mr. Johnson then spoke as a private citizen noting the goals and objectives in the adopted Land Use Plan. which were proposed and approved by the Bingham Township Adivsory Council and particularly stressing the need to preserve the agricultural and rural character of Bingham Township. He inquired if the minutes of the last public hearing could be included in these proceedings. Commissioner Whitted responded they could not as they were not germane to the proposal. Geoffrey Gledhill: An application for modification incorporates all