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=) <br />.~':. <br />Jim Mitchell, Hillsborough resident, expressed a concern with the cost <br />and noted that timing is a critical factor. He asked what problems <br />facilitated the need for such an ordinance which would mean that <br />affordable housing is not a reality for this area. He also noted that <br />this would create additional staff needs and that he felt mare study <br />was needed on the ordinance as well as more publicity. <br />Commissioner Marshall stated that requests from citizens had <br />facilitated the need for an Environmental Impact Ordinance. <br />Beverly Green, Durham County resident, expressed concern that the <br />section of the ordinance regarding purpose did not sufficiently provide <br />for public input. She asked that more input be requested from <br />developers. <br />Planning Board Chair Barry Jacobs noted that this draft ordinance <br />identified concerns more specific to Orange County than the one <br />prepared by Milton Heath. <br />Sylvia Pr"ice, Economic Development Director, suggested that perhaps a <br />brainstorming session should be held in order to decide what types of <br />development are wanted and to address the real concerns such as water <br />usage and not appear so anti_economic development. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell and seconded by Commissioner <br />Halkiotis to continue the public hearing on the Water and Sewer Policy <br />and the Environmental Impact Ordinance until November 28, 1988. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />With no further items to come before the Board, Acting Ghair Moses <br />Carey adjourned the meeting at 10:40. The next regular meeting will be <br />held on October 18, 1988 at 7:30 in the Courtroom of the old Post <br />Office, Chapel Hi11, North Carolina. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Acting Chair <br />Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk <br />Joanna Bradshaw, Administrative Assistant <br />