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Planner Mary Willis made this presentation. All background information is in the agenda. This <br />proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would be to Article 8.8.24 to include historic property as well <br />as structures in the consideration of Special Use Permits for the non-residential use of historic structures. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked how this amendment would apply in the context of a modern <br />house with historic outbuildings. <br />THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to refer this <br />item to the Orange County Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of County <br />Commissioners no sooner than August 5, 1996. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />C. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT - ACTION <br />SUBSEQUENT TO SUBDIVISION APPROVAL <br />Planner Mary Willis made this presentation. This technical amendment would delete the <br />requirement in the Subdivision Ordinance that a Planning Staff member be present each time a final plat is <br />recorded in the Register of Deeds Office. The purpose of this provision is to insure that all required auxiliary <br />documents, such as Road Maintenance Agreements and Declaration of Restrictions are recorded with the <br />plat. <br />Register of Deeds, Betty June Hayes indicated she does not endorse this amendment and <br />that she will submit her comments in writing which will be included in the agenda when it is returned to the <br />County Commissioners for consideration of approval. <br />THERE WERE NO CITIZEN COMMENTS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to refer <br />this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners <br />no sooner than August 5, 1996. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />D. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION ON 5011503 WEST FRANKLIN FINANCING <br />John Link summarized the information in the agenda. Purchasing Director Pam Jones made <br />reference to the supplemental information. She summarized the steps taken to purchase the building. She <br />gave an overview of the environmental assessment, the physical inspection of the property, the programs <br />that will be offered and the upfit that will be necessary with related costs. <br />Commissioner Gordon expressed a concern that the Environmental Assessment be done by <br />professionals and that there be enough money for the upfit. <br />John Link indicated that the programming schedule for the facility will be presented to the <br />County Commissioners for their consideration in August. <br />Finance Director Ken Chavious reviewed the bids which had been received as a result of his <br />request for financing proposals. On May 14, 1996, the County Commissioners authorized him to seek <br />funding for the purchase of 5011503 West Franklin Street through private placement and to submit an <br />application to the LGC. NationsBank option #3 at $283,131.04 is the lowest responsible bidder. Other bids <br />received are listed below: <br />First Union $ 299,142.00 <br />NationsBank Option #1 $ 312,996.00 <br />NationsBank Option #2 $ 423,108.00 <br />BB&T $ 311,700.10 <br />Wachovia $ 286,632.33 <br />THERE WERE NO CITIZEN COMMENTS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to close the public <br />hearing.