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these regulations in this area. He said that the 6% impervious surface limits will render his property totally undevelopable from an economic standpoint. He made reference to a research paper that he came across that indicated that residential lots developed between Y2 acre and 1 acre have a range of 13 -16% of impervious surfaces. The paper also indicated that there has to be over 10% impervious surface before there is any measurable impact on water quality. He said that it seems that the proposed 6% impervious surface is unreasonable and unnecessary. Joe Phelps asked if a house burned down if it would be able to be built back as the same size that it was before it was changed into this new designation. He also asked what would happen if there is a fuel leak or a chemical spill. He said that there are no plans and this needs to be considered rather than changing a small area. Jeremy Browner is currently not an Orange County resident or landowner, but he has property under contract in Orange County. He agreed with the comments about economic development. He said that 1 -85 is the best hope for the future for economic development. He said that another million people are going to be moving into the Triangle area in the next 10 -15 years. North Carolina is the fourth fastest growing state in the country. He said that closing this off with this regulation is not allowing Orange County to grow the way it should be. He said that Orange County has to be able to raise its commercial tax base. Commissioner Yuhasz asked if there was input from Hillsborough or Orange - Alamance Water on these designations. Craig Benedict said that staff has communicated with the Town of Hillsborough and the Town Board would like to provide some comments. There has been dialogue over the last few years with Orange - Alamance Water about protecting Corporation Lake and the direction for future water sources. A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the Board of County Commissioners in time for the June 1, 2010 BOCC regular meeting. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the public hearing until June 1, 2010 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to adjourn the quarterly public hearing at 8:18 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Valerie Foushee, Chair Donna S. Baker, CMC Clerk to the Board 111