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2/23/1987
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3 <br />protection of the watershed noting that "we all live downstream". He <br />indicated Carrboro had not been planning properly and sporadic planning for <br />high density over the entire area seems to be the case. He felt that <br />annexation is the ultimate goal and wished to go on record as being opposed <br />to being annexed by or being a part of Carrboro. ~, <br />Mr. Vance Elderkin stated he is a resident of Fox Meadow <br />Subdivision. He expressed concern that officials whom he could not vote for <br />would have planning jurisdiction for the future of his community if the <br />land swap takes place. <br />Mr. George Woodgates stated he is a resident of Barrington Hills. He <br />indicated that he was very suspicious of a move where Carrboro is going to <br />take over the responsibility for an area such as the Calvander area. He <br />indicated he felt this was just another move on Carrboro's part to take <br />over and annex an area with or without its consent. He stated he felt <br />watershed protection was .priority, and no expansion should be considered <br />until such time as the .study is completed. He presented a petition which <br />stated the residents of Barrington Hills were strongly opposed to any plan <br />to include Calvander as a part of Carrboro. <br />Mr. Richard Ellin ton expressed opposition to the land swap. He <br />had several questions concerning the proposed 13 point agreement. His <br />first question regarded the study of resolution of positions. There was no <br />time period specified for completion of that study. With no time periad <br />specified, residents of the transition area would be left "in limbo". His <br />second question was. whether the County or Chapel Hi11 opposed <br />extraterritorial jurisdiction far Carrboro in the University Lake Watershed <br />when it was established. <br />Shirle Marshall Chair of the Board of Commissioners responded in <br />answer to the first question that at the end of the public hearing the <br />topics discussed would be referred to the Orange County Planning Board for <br />their recommendation. The orange County Board of Commissioners would <br />receive that recommendation at the April 6 meeting. In response to the <br />second question, she indicated that the extraterritorial jurisdiction for <br />Chapel Hill and Carrboro was a remnant of times when the County did not <br />have enabling legislation. At that time, only cities could plan, zone, and <br />enforce building. codes. Cities were granted extraterritorial jurisdiction <br />for first up to one mile and then up to three miles from their city limits <br />for these functions. After the County was given enabling legislation for <br />comprehensive planning, subdivision regulation and building code <br />enforcement, the County did not have to give extraterritorial jurisdiction. <br />Some ten years ago, additional extraterritorial jurisdiction was requested <br />and the citizens of the County said no. This was the time when joint <br />planning was initiated. <br />Geoffre Gledhill Caunt Attorne , added that the rectangular <br />boundary around Chapel Hill and Carrboro except as distorted by annexation <br />is the result of an act of the General Assembly. It was established before <br />the County was in the business of planning. <br />Don Willhait Commissioner , said that it was initially designated in <br />the 1950's and was set aside as Chapel Hill area. It was subsequently <br />split into Chapel Hi11 and Carrboro. The issue of watershed protection <br />initially arose in 1971. <br />Mr. Ellington continued by expressing his concern not only for the <br />proposed Amberly Subdivision but also Laurel Springs and development of the <br />watershed in general. While in same areas restrictions on development at <br />
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