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3~8 noting his own use of the Duke Forest lands far research and recreational purposes. He expressed concern that land is condemned ~ in the public interest for power plants and easements and felt that it is time that land be taken in the public interest far other values. Planning Board Chair Jacobs asked Max Wallace about reviewing Duke's sub-committee reports. Mr. Wallace responded that those reports would not be available until the Board of Trustees made its recommendations. Commissioner Willhoit moved: 1) that the public hearing on the PID be continued to provide an opportunity for Duke University to present the results of their studies for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners; 2) that the Planning Board be requested to recommend at the Board of Commissioners October 3, l98$ meeting a process to work with Duke University in preparing and reviewing their recommendations; 3) that the public hearing not be continued beyond February 6, 1989; and 4) that Orange County accept Duke University's offer to not initiate development of the designated lands prior to March 6, 1989. Commissioner Carey asked if the motion was recommending a process beyond that already in place far Planning Soard deliberations. Commissioner Willhoit responded that because of the importance of this issue to Orange County that the County should try and engage in more of a dialogue with Duke University. He felt that continuing the public hearing would establish a better working relationship with Duke University. Commissioner Hartwell stated he felt it is unrealistic to expect recommendations from Duke University by March 1989. He continued, that he felt the most constructive thing that Orange County can do is to make a clear statement about the role the County feels the forestlands should play in the future of Duke University. He felt the appropriate action to take would be to zone Duke. Forest properties Public Interest Districts. Commissioner Willhoit responded that he is very much an advocate of the PID and Rural Buffer and he felt the larger issue to be addressed is to establish a relationship with Duke University. Commissioner Carey indicated that he did not feel the change to PTD would prevent Duke from ultimately accomplishing the goals that it desires for some of its properties.