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..._.. ~-~'..1 to authorize a landfill on this site. r...,1 In answer to a question from an unidentified citizen, Weldon responded that having a zoning designation of R1 that doesn't permit a landfill when there is a distinct ~`. possibility that it may be used as a landfill, would be more misleading than zoning it RT. RT is more appropriate and is the least misleading because it indicates that it may be used as a landfill. It may not but there is the possibility. SILL ELLIOTT spoke representing the Northwest Chapel Hill Neighborhood Association, which is a group of about 50 residents in the area south of the Green tract. He stated they feel that RT is inappropriate for this piece of land because, first of all it is surrounded by residential zoning. There is no logical reason to have different zoning for this piece of land other than for the purposes of a landfill. Since that decision has not been made, it doesn't seem reasonable to go ahead and rezone it to allow that to happen before the decision has been made. It is also in the urban services district of Chapel Hill which was specifically put in to encourage higher density, efficient use of land and public facilities, sewer lines, etc. There is a big hole in the urban services district which is, even with the very large lots, not consistent with the rest of the area. There is no reason for it at the present time. To allow a landfill in an area where people get their water from wells is very dangerous and unreasonable. There is a lot of anger among the people that are present. Part of his anger has to do with the time that is being spent on this issue. The consultant hired by the Solid Waste Task Force has said that this is not a good site. The Chapel Hill Planning Board has said that this is not a good site. The Planning Staff originally, before the Manager essentially overrode them, was going to recommend R-1 for this. Yet, time is being spent an this rather than on finding alternative sites. This area will be in the town limits within the next 5-10-15 years. To have a landfill right in the middle of a residential development makes no sense. To push this forward at this time is inappropriate and difficult to understand. He said tha~ people wonder what the motive is for pushing this forward and not putting more energy into _ finding a better solution and a better site. . In answer to a question from Mr. Stroud, Chairman Carey stated that if a landfill is proposed for this piece of property, there will be public hearings held on it, because a Special Use permit will have to be obtained by those who wish to use it as a landfill, i.e. the County and the two Municipalities that own the property. Questions will be answered at that time. At the time that a permit is issued, the appropriate protections will need to be in place. A citizen spoke who owned property near the proposed landfill commended the task force created by the Mayor a year or so ago. They have been working very diligently in an attempt to salve the problem. People need to realize that they are all part of the problem and they all are going to have to be apart of the solution. He stated he believes that if everyone continues to work hard, that this county and these governments, with the help of the citizens, can solve this problem through a combination of recycling, composting or whatever is finally recommended. THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PU$LIG HEARING WA5 CLOSED Chairman Carey referred Item 2 (a) to the governing board of the Town of Carrboro and 2 (b) to the governing board of Chapel Hill and bath items to the Orange County Planning Board for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than .Tune 5th, 1989.