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588 <br /> VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> A. COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY <br /> Tara Fikes, Director of Housing and Community Development, <br /> stated this item is presented to receive citizen comments regarding the <br /> Consolidated Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy for. Orange <br /> County. This document assesses county housing needs and outlines future <br /> plans for addressing these needs. All comments will be incorporated <br /> into the final document prior to submission to HUD on or about December <br /> 16, 1991. <br /> No comments were received. Motion was made by Commissioner <br /> Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the public hearing <br /> for public comments. Written comments may be received until December <br /> 1, 1991. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS - - <br /> B. SUP-1-91 FOR THE GREEN HILL BED AND BREAKFAST <br /> Eddie Kirk, Vic Knight and James F. Davis were sworn in by the <br /> Clerk to the Board. <br /> Planner Eddie Kirk gave an overview of the request for a <br /> Special Use Permit. He stated that the applicants, William Thomas <br /> Proctor, III and Evelyn D. Proctor, have requested a Class A Special Use <br /> Permit for a Non-Residential Reuse/Mixed Use of an historic Green Hill <br /> residence. The property is located at the southwestern corner of the <br /> intersection of US 70 and Lawrence Road. The property contains 6. 46 <br /> acres. The proposed request would allow for the house to be used as a <br /> bed and breakfast facility for a maximum of six (6) adults. The Zoning <br /> Officer recommends approval with the attachment of three conditions. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS <br /> Mr. James F. Davis, neighbor of the Proctors, indicated he <br /> needed additional information before he decides if he is for or against <br /> this proposal. The house has been for sale for 1-1/2 years. He is for <br /> the proposal if it will help his property, but against it if it will <br /> hurt him. He questioned the motive of the need to have a bed and <br /> breakfast with a $600, 000 or $700, 000 investment. <br /> Chair Carey suggested that Mr. Davis could get a lot of his <br /> questions answered by talking with the Proctors or by talking with the <br /> County Planning staff. Commissioner Insko described for Mr. Davis the <br /> process that will be followed before the Board will formally consider <br /> this proposal for approval. There will be ample opportunity for him to <br /> comment and ask questions. <br /> It was clarified that if a Special Use Permit is issued and <br /> the property is sold that the Special Use Permit runs with the sale of <br /> the property. Mr. Davis indicated this was his main objection. Also, <br /> the information received tonight as well as written comments received <br /> before the Planning Board meets will be taken into consideration. Mr. <br /> Davis stated that he would be happy for the Proctors to have what they <br /> want if they can convince him and his wife that it is going to be for <br /> the good of the community. <br />