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031 2 Bill Dorsett, Chair of the Cheeks Advisory Council, questioned the map showing the water critical areas and Mr. Collins explained the boundaries. Commissioner Willhoit asked how the water quality critical area was determined. Mr. Collins explained that the land was divided by topography and was then transferred to the property- based map in the study area. This was adjusted so that a person's property would not be split. Commissioner Willhoit requested that this be done on a water quality critical basis regardless of boundary lines. Fred Cates, Hillsborough citizen, requested that the area between Highway 70 and I-85 be included in the industrial area. Mr. Dorsett reminded the Board of the recommendations adopted by the Cheeks Advisory Council on September 7, 1982 and subsequently presented at Public Hearing. The primary difference in the present proposal is the removal of certan prime developable lands because of water critical areas designation. Richard Ward, resident of Cheeks Township in the water critical area, spoke in support of the plan, stating that Rural Orange County, through its type of small service businesses, along with governmental and educational institutions, account in large part for the low unemployment rate in Orange County. Industrial development must not be allowed to disrupt the existing resources; Regulations on toxic substances are not strict enough and Orange County should develop a toxic substance ordinance to ensure continued public and economic health of the county. Lindsey Efland, concerned Efland resident, noted critical need for sewer services in the area, the ability to develop the area between I-85 and I-70 and the amount of land countywide that the water critical area represents, and how far back to run the water critical area. Further study of the concept countywide is necessary. Dr. Irvin noted that the Planning Board is now studying county-wide application of potential water supply watersheds and also that the purpose is not to prohibit development but to limit density, perhaps to the neighborhood of two acres. Dan Lewis, citizen, noted that location of industry should be allowed any place in Orange County so as long as sufficient buffer zoning regulations are instituted. Toby Lipton, speaking for the North Carolina Occupation Safety and Health Administration project, noted that an impact study relating economic development to the community and environmental health supported the land use plan, and encouraged the zoning as proposed. The study showed that protecting resources does not limit industry from coming into the area. The Administration project supports the right-to-know ordinances so that people are aware of the toxic chemicals and/or substances used. Michael Teer, President, Cane Creek Conservation Authority, questioned whether the water critical area concept would be expanded countywide. (Dr. Irvin noted no decision at this time) and if there were any regulations in affect now similar to those in Orange County to which Dr. Irvin answered negatively. Mr. Teer, expressing a specific concern regarding his land, was told by Commissioner Whitted that his land would be exempt from. this proposed zoning ordinance. Susan Smith noted requests from Mike Riley of Arkansas and Mabel Gordon for rezoning of tracts they own to industrial. Ms. Gordon's tract is located in the water quality critical area. C-2 Pronued_ Laps] Use P1_an Text Amen_d�DtZ.1_,_An4 C-3 p1-o__n_bs _Z� n9x�Q_mpXr Amp�?d7I15.