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~~~ one (1) handicapped parking space for every twenty (20) standard parking spaces or fraction thereof, whichever is greater, shall be designed for use by the physically handicapped. Such spaces shall be clearly marked and reserved for the exclusive use by handicapped persons. A sign designating the space for the physically handicapped shall be placed at the head of the space. Handicapped spaces shall be placed within 100 feet of the major entrance of the building or function. Curb cuts or r-amps shall be provided for each space for access to adjoining walkways or paths. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. RAW WATER STORAGE ELEVATION AT LAKE ORANGE Ken Thompson presented for a response from the Board a previous request from the Town of Hillsborough that Lake orange be raised two feet. He stated that Hazen and Sawyer Engineers have studied the situation and have determined that the property abutting the lake would not be flooded if the lake was raised one cr two feet. They have outlined that a collapsible flashboard system could be installed to. increase available spillway capacity in the event of the 100 year flood. The cost of the improvements would be approximately the same for a one or two foot increase. Thompson noted that the opinion among the lakefront property owners appears to be divided on what to do with the lake level. He outlined two alternatives: (1) Proceed with engineering design to raise the lake by 1 foot, or (2) Poll the residents to determine their views on raising the.-,~ lake 2 feet and authorize engineering design to go to 2 feet contingent upon obtaining clear title. Chair Willhoit proposed for discussion purposes that the --- engineering be designed to raise the lake level one foot but have the capability to raise the lake two feet and that a survey be taken of the .property owners on raising the lake level two feet. Chair Willhoit further explained his proposal and Don Cordell explained the collapsible system and how the level monitoring system would alert County officials of impending high lake levels. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Spears, representing the group led by Betsy Tilley, spoke briefly about the equity and fairness of raising the level without the County maintaining clear title. He talked about the necessity of considering other water sources in the long range. Wayne Tilley, Lake Orange property owner, briefly described in chronological order the events that led to this point in time. He reviewed the cost estimates far the project and made comments about the improvements that would be necessary to the property abutting, the Lake if the.. lake was raised two feet. Pat Key, Lake Orange property owner, asked that the County determine at the .outset if the Lake will be raised one or two feet. She had the understanding when she purchased her property that Lake orange was a backup water supply, but now understands that Lake Orange is the main water supply. She made reference to the protection as stated in her deed between the 615 and 620 foot elevation level and questioned the legality of raising the Lake two feet. Randy Medlin, Lake orange property owner, read and presented a petition with signatures from 29 property owners. The Petition reads as follows: