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Q~QN~4 notified of the development of the Central Orange Area Study, notices were posted on local properties and notices were published in the local newspaper. Commissioner Carey inquired if the boundary fox the zoning lots was an arbitrary boundary. Smith reviewed the History of the development of the plan. noting that zoning boundaries did not necessarily follow property lines, that the drainage basins for public water and Bawer eexvice were an important criteria in determining the boundary for certain planning designations, that there was considerable community opposition from those residing at the intersection of NC 86 and Old 010 to nonresidential development in the area; and the designation of the Commercial Industrial Transition Activity Node area was linked to those areas designated as Transition; and that the indentification of a potential service area for public water and sewer given drainage basin boundaries had limited the designation of Transition and. subsequently. Industrial areas. Gordon inquired why a Soil and Erosion Control permit was issued. Smith responded that clearing of property and control of runoff from adjacent properties may or may not relate tv the uses permitted. She noted that upon further review by staff, the staff determined that, in this case, the runoff central facilities could Hat be disassociated from the industrial use. Commissioner Lloyd inquired if the whale tract is zoned. Smith responded that the designation of a zoning lot does not necessarily correspond with the ownership of the property, but generally relates to the use area. Kizer indicated that the Board had been persuaded to ~gxandfather~ in this use when Hillsborough was zoned given that the lot area was small, there was no room for expansion and given the plant's fifteen year history at that location. Chandler commented that the topography does not allow for the use of the land for trucks to turn away from the plant and utilize driveways A ox B given the presence of the railroad tracks. On the other side of the plant ase fuel tanks. The only possible exit £or loaded trucks is Driveway C which has been used since the plant was constructed. Driveway A was constructed by English Co. to get to their barricades, not by Chandler Concrete. Commissioner Willhoit inquired shout screening requirements. Smith responded that the screening requirements are specifically stated in the ordinance. She described the applicant's proposal commenting that the applicant had indicated during the public hearing his desire t0 comply with all the requirements. Smith cited the letters from the Town of Aillsborough regarding water and sewer services availability, noting that the following comments are applicable to all of the subsequent .projects to be considered at this public hearing. She informed the Board that the Town of Aillsborough Board had endorsed their previous commitment to service these projects and had also adopted amendments to the water and sewer extension policy which were suggested by the Orange County Planning Staff to address concerns with the procedures for Town approval of service extensions. She noted that the Town Board had determined that only new submittals would be subject to the revised policy. Gordon inquired why the projects were continued and why this item had been continued from the February public hearing. Smith reviewed the history of subsequent action on this matter noting it was the staff's and applicant's desire to resolve the water and sewer issue with the Town of Hillsborough to assure compliance with the Orange County Zoning Ordinance.