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686 Commissioner Gordon stated that while she agrees with these two goals, she is concerned about the method of reaching these goals. She questions if there will be incentives for companies to locate in these nodes, if training will be provided, if transportation will be available and if there will be infrastructure in place to support commercial development. She feels that one goal is to help those in low paying jobs, training and transportation wi. need to be available. Commissioner Insko feels the FIA shows that nonresidential growth does better at supporting itself than residential growth. Ted Abernathy said that 300 of the people in Orange County are in low paying jobs. Commissioner Willhoit noted that one way to ensure good paying jobs is to modify the Permitted Use Table. PERMITTED USE TABLE In answer to a question from Commissioner Insko about how chemical products will be identified, Marvin Collins said that the applicant must, as part of any approval process, identify all the hazardous materials they will use in their business. They will have to comply with fire prevention codes and identify where the hazardous materials are located on site. Commissioner Halkiotis feels it is important to allow some retail businesses. Commissioner Willhoit made reference to the I-40/Old 86 node and stated that he does not want the anchor of an office complex or a mall to be a gas station. Commissioner Gordon emphasized the importance of having businesses which are low water users and nonpolluting. The Permitted Use Table could stay the same and stipulataions for low water users and nonpolluting businesses could-, be put into the ordinance. This would still provide a fast track approv. process. For businesses that locate in the proposed Buckhorn node, water would be available from Mebane. These businesses could also be annexed by Mebane. Commissioner Gordon asked for information on the utility plan for the I- 40/Old 86 area and questioned how the infrastructure will be financed. With regard to Meridian Park in Durham, the Board indicated that it may be helpful to have the developer share his vision with them. In response to a statement made by Commissioner Gordon about the extension of water and sewer, .John Link stated that this can be controlled with interlocal agreements--with Durham, Mebane -and Graham. - - He noted that regulations prohibiting high water users, nonpolluters, etc. can be set forth in a resolution. Commissioner Gordon asked that the Board review the goals they are trying to achieve with, the development of these EDDs. Also, -she would like additional information on providing utility. service and utility providers and what the Board is willing to offer as incentives for locating in these nodes. Commissioner Willhoit emphasized that the controlling factor is the Design Standards and the Permitted Use Table. He asked that Marvin Collins provide information on the maximum water consumption per employee for those categories that are businesses. He would also like to know if Hillsborough will be able to extend water and sewer from day one. Commissioner Gordon asked for information on the water and sewer providers for each node and the distance they are from the node, the cost of the service and the maximum capacity of the provider. Marvin Collins noted that three nodes are in the transition areas. A RESOLUTION REITERATING ORANGE COUNTY'S SUPPORT FOR THE WIDENING OF HOMESTEAD ROAD