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_:~'~~~, <br />place anytime in the near future. what it does mean is that when the <br />decendants of Calvander residents sell the land and petition the Board for <br />rezoning, then Carrboro's Soard would hear the case instead of the County <br />Commissioners. <br />Another concern is that there is no place in southern Orange County ~,~ <br />for businessmen who wish to expand ar offer more services to the County. <br />Mayor Porto noted that statistics now show that Orange County residents are <br />going to Durham County to shop and buy services since there are no places <br />for expansion in Orange County. This means a lot of Orange County money is <br />leaving the county. <br />Mayor Porto stated that he and Carrboro have tried very hard to <br />balance out the individual rights of property owners with. the interests of <br />the whole community. He noted that a balance had to be found seven years <br />ago when the area was downzoned to accommodate the watershed. A balance <br />must be found which most meets the needs of all County residents. <br />Mr. Bob Peck expressed sympathy with the residents of Calvander. He <br />also indicated he could understand and appreciate the position of Carrboro <br />where they are practically landlocked unless some provision is made for <br />them to grow. He noted that OWASA has two responsibilities--that of <br />providing water and sewer to answer the needs for growth of .Chapel Hill, <br />Carrboro and Orange County, and the responsibility of protecting the <br />watershed. He spoke in favor of the swap because it would take the <br />pressure off development in the watershed and put that same pressure into <br />the .Bolin Creek Watershed which can better handle development. It is good <br />planning for Orange County to encourage growth where it can best be <br />handled. <br />Sa11y Messabaumer presented a statement to be entered into the <br />record and is filed in the permanent agenda in the Clerk's office. <br />Mr. Herb Posner referred to an old story regarding the city coming <br />out to the country, noting that there are now newer methods for <br />moderating the effect of the communities. Perhaps some of these could be <br />taken into effect to moderate and ease the transitional phase for the <br />residents of Calvander. The pressure of growth is great and so is the need <br />for water. He concluded that he felt the negotiations could be spread a <br />little more and perhaps resolve the issues. <br />Mr. David Earhnardt stated he lives on Union Grove Church Road <br />approximately one-half mile from Calvander. He noted his family is four <br />generations strong in the area. He commented on the natural beauty of the <br />area and a desire to see it remain so. He noted that a certain amount of <br />growth is inevitable but there are many things which can be done to affect <br />growth. He asked that the Commissioners please remember that they <br />represent all the people of the County and take Hate of the opposition of <br />Calvander residents. He felt the wishes and desires of the residents are <br />not selfish ones but "represent the pursuit of our happiness". <br />There being no further comments, Chair Marshall closed the hearing. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br />Hartwell to refer items one and two to the Orange County Planning Board for <br />a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on April 6, 1987. <br />VOTE: Unanimous <br />