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i PAGE -~ majority of the property will be used for a land application system because of the absence of water and sewer. Nello Teer was optimistic that if a good plan was put together they would need the Blackwood property for a land application system. In answer to another question Mr. Phears stated that the noise limits that would be applicable to a quarry are lower than what is presently there. There is a Special Use permit process that requires a buffer two and a half times what the interstate requires. In answer to a question from Spense Dickerson, Mr. Phears stated that Orange County and Nello Teer have been engaged in an extensive analysis of the perkability.of the land, but it's a lot more complicated than just perkability. In addition to perkability for septic tanks, there are slope issues because slopes beyond certain gradation cannot have septic tanks in them. If you have an area that is consistently wet for example, the Health Department, as I understand it, does not approve septic tanks in it, and then in addition you have the soil issues. Avery high percentage of the lots that perk are the very lots which border the interstate. Further away from the interstate on this property, the soils are poor sa that the more desirable residential locations have poor soils. SPENSE DICKIN50N commented that he is developing property that is half that size with just the same kinds of problems. Only about a third of it perks and its on Blackwood mountain so he is dealing with the same kinds of slopes. He is the same distance from the interstate. He stated he does not believe that there is no use for that property other than a quarry. JACK TAPP spoke representing his family. He lives on I-40 and since I-40 has been built there has already been a big change. Where it was once a quiet farming area, he must now drive three and a half miles to get around to the other side. It's like the Chinese Wall. Not only is there the noise of the interstate but the noise of trucks rolling when they start about 4:00 in the morning. Also all the motorists that break down, people that are lost, etc., come to use the phone, day and night. The best use of the land at this time in these areas is to plan it well, plan it in advance, and to provide an asset to a community. If it's only usable for an urban type area or a commercial node so be it. It is zoned at this time one dwelling for two acres which has no value. Part of this property won't perk for dwellings. The desirable property that would perk and the desirable home sites are right on the shoulder of the 60 and 70 foot cuts on the side of I-40. He wants this rezoning because at this time he does not want to stay there. They are being moved because of the atmosphere which has been brought on by I-40. He asked the Boards to take into consideration the situation that has been created by I-40 for the people who live there. CLINT BURKLIN spoke representing the Stonycreek Neighborhood Association. The Stoneycreek Neighborhood Association met and wish to express some concerns. They are surprised that this Public Hearing is being held to consider these changes to the Land Use Plan.. The three governing boards and the community worked together for almost three years to craft a Land Use Plan that guarantees the organized and logical development of southern Orange County. The citizens expected this plan to be a zoning guideline for at least 5 or 10 years. Now in less time than it took to craft the original plan, changes are being considered. If the plan is going to be changed so quickly for small pocket interest, then it ceases to be a Land Use Plan and simply becomes a zoning process. He also addressed the specific land use changes proposed for the Rural Buffer at the I-40 -New Hope Church Road interchange. The Rural Buffer is, in the Association's opinion, a bold and brilliant component of the Joint Land Use Plan. The County hired consultants to find ways to strengthen and enhance the Rural Buffer and the rural character of the community. Any changes proposed far the Rural Buffer should be designed to strengthen and enhance it.