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455 <br /> 1'arey had with the City of Durham in which they were assured that this area is <br /> of in their annexation plans. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit noted that all of this area is either park or <br /> rural residential. By making this transition it would be a candidate for <br /> higher density zoning. Going to transition would be an opportunity to make <br /> it conforming instead of a high density area. If it stays non-conforming, over <br /> time it would assume a rural residential character consistent with the rest of <br /> the land around the park. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Insko <br /> to deny the proposed plan amendment leaving it rural residential or park north <br /> of Interstate 85. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to ask the Planning Board to (1) address Paul Thames' suggestion on <br /> page 8 for additional requirements on water and sewer utility construction <br /> within areas under the County's jurisdiction and (2) look at other ways of <br /> enforcing the County's water and sewer policy and (3) pursue an interlocal <br /> agreement with Durham County on extensions of water and sewer and to bring back <br /> .a recommendation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> G. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT PERMITTED USE TABLE INURSING <br /> HOMESg SPECIAL USES OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to her memo dated August 17, 1993 in <br /> izhich she outlined her concerns about this amendment. It appears that from the <br /> dimensional requirements that these nursing homes may be very large and may <br /> have impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods. There are no requirements for <br /> buffers or screening and no concern about vehicular access as far as the <br /> neighborhood is concerned. She feels that if this amendment is approved, there <br /> should be adequate safeguards for the neighborhood. She questioned if this <br /> should be a public road with water and sewer. She feels a planned development <br /> would be better since it seems that these facilities may be very large. <br /> Planner Mary Willis stated that this amendment is in response to an <br /> inquiry from Meadowbrook Manor on Curly Road for expansion, remodeling and <br /> upgrading of the current facility which is not located in a commercial <br /> district. In looking at solutions, they reviewed different options to address <br /> this request. If this amendment is not approved, they will not be allowed to <br /> expand their facility. <br /> John Link stated that he has a concern that the terms intermediate <br /> care facility or skilled nurse care facility were not used in the amendment <br /> because these are the terms usually used in defining nursing home facilities. <br /> He asked that they look into using these specific terms in this amendment. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to refer this to the staff to develop some requirements in the <br /> context of a planned development approach. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> NOTE: This will go to -the Planning Board for a recommendation before it is <br /> brought back to the County Commissioners. <br /> VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION _ REGULAR AGENDA <br />