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09b In response to a question by Commissioner Gordon, Eddie Kirk reviewed the surrounding uses �J which include a CITGO station, several residences which are located in the Economic Development 3 Districts to the south and west. To the North is a residence in the Town of Hillsborough's jurisdiction. 4 He also indicated that the sewer connection would either be at Flint Ridge or at the prison facility. 5 6 Commissioner Brown asked if there was a process in place whereby residents of the Economic 7 Development District would be informed of the issues surrounding water and/or sewer services. Mr. Kirk 9 replied that the Planning staff always recommends water d sewer but it is not required. 10 QUESTIONS AND /OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD - None. 11 12 QUESTIONS AND /OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS 13 14 Jay Smith, with O'Brien/- Atkins Associates, Inc., indicated that this plan was first submitted in 15 March of 1997 and they feel that this latest plan is the best possible use of this site. They have worked 16 with Orange County Transportation Planner Slade McCalip to design the best circulation plan. The sewer 17 lines have been moved in this latest design so that parking could be moved to the back of the building. 18 Also, they have left the large trees and increased the buffers as much as possible. He also mentioned 19 that this branch building will increase the tax base by 1 million dollars. They have made many changes 20 but they cannot adhere to the 100 foot buffer requirement. 21 22 Steve Russ, with O'Brien/Atkins, indicated that he was available to answer any questions. He 23 mentioned that Slade McCafip felt that aligning with the CITGO Station would help with the traffic flow. 24 25 Jack Alphin, of Alphin Realty, mentioned that he does not have a vested interest in this facility. He 26 was asked to submit an opinion on behalf of the State Employees Credit Union. He referred to his letter 27 dated December 17, 1997 a copy of which is located in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. He 28 indicated that the Credit Union facility would at the very least maintain the area and would most likely 29 enhance the ambiance and values of adjacent and area properties. 30 31 Robin Lewis, Manager of Credit Union, indicated that she would be happy to answer any 32 questions. She agreed that the current plan appears to be the best use of the site. The staff of the Credit 33 Union are committed to providing a needed service to the citizens of Northem Orange County. In 34 response to a question, she mentioned that they rarely require a Sheriffs Deputy to provide an escort 35 while Credit Union employees transfer money. 36 37 A letter from James C. Blaine, President, State Employees Credit Union. was distributed and Is 38 included heroin by reference. He stated that the Credit Union has made attempts to address each 39 concern that was mentioned in his earlier discussion with John link His comments in their entirety are in 40 the permit tt agenda file in the Cleric's office 41 42 A mofiar was made by Chairwoman Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiods, to rotor this 43 item to the Planning Board tier a reconimmhendatkm to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner 44 than April T. 1998 45 VOTE. UNANIMOUS 46 47 3. ZONING ORDINANCE 'PEST AMENDMENT 48 (a) Floor Area For Existing Non - residential Uses in Residential Districts Article 5. 11.2 49 - Schedule tar Non - residential Development 5O This item was presented by Orange County Planner Emily Cameron for the purpose 51 of receiving adzes commer>t on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to increase the 52 wa dm m Aoa am allowed exleting dal uses permitted in the AR. RB, R- 1.4.2.44 and R-4 53 zoning dtsaicts She stsUed that k+stlaldonal uses such as schools. govemrnent budding$. and places of 54 waWtip are permROed in al residential zoning district with sits plan approval by the PWh*+9 Department. 55 In 1989 the Zoning Ordt mnm was a. to increase the floor area allowed for non-resfdentfai uses in 56 residential dairiiQs (RB. AR. R-11 a R-2) ft+orn 5.8 percent to 8.8 pemcent WA on !loot area. which migM 57 pn m*mk any sIgrW M Allure additions to " ose buildings. The proposed 011W dmem would amcrease the