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� <br /> Frank Clifton said that he cannot answer this specifically. Most of the gap is in the <br /> north. The more populated areas have enough coverage. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she would like to confirm her understanding that staff <br /> will use the same process as a Class B Special Use Permit, which has to go through a public <br /> hearing and fulfill the other requirements in the zoning ordinance. The only difference would be <br /> whether the site was approved administratively or by issuing a special use permit. When it <br /> comes time for the site to be located, then the balloon test would be done and the other zoning <br /> requirements would be met. <br /> Discussion ensued between Commissioner Gordon and Frank Clifton about the <br /> potential location of towers. <br /> Commissioner Gordon stated that if a map is brought to the Quarterly Public Hearing, <br /> that the public should know the ramifications of the map. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that he thought that what was being proposed here was to <br /> go through the steps to approve a map, which would be preapproved Telecommunication <br /> Tower sites, using the process the County has in place. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Hemminger to accept the update and authorize staff to begin the process of developing a <br /> request to place the Telecommunication Plan Tower Site Map on the February 28, 2011 <br /> Quarterly Public Hearing agenda. (Legal advertisement wording will be approved at the <br /> February 1, 2011 regular BOCC meeting). <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 (Commissioner Gordon and Commissioner Jacobs) <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that nothing was added to this motion, only the <br /> preapproved sites. He wants to follow the County's ordinance about balloons and public <br /> notice before the public hearing. <br /> Craig Benedict said that these notices will go out by February 2gtn <br /> Chair Pelissier asked for a clarification of what will happen. <br /> Craig Benedict said that on February 1St there is a request for a legal advertisement to <br /> create the map. As part of that legal process, the staff will follow all aspects of the zoning <br /> ordinance, which includes the specific location of the site, the parameters for approval, balloon <br /> tests, letter of notification to surrounding residents, public hearing, etc. <br /> Craig Benedict asked if there was agreement that he should look specifically at the <br /> Caldwell Fire Department and the Board agreed. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Hemminger to include the Caldwell Fire Department in these discussions about the potential <br /> towers. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 9. County Manaqer's Report <br /> Frank Clifton said that he wanted to confirm that the $1.4 million of Federal grant <br /> money that was allocated in 2003 and 2005 is on hold and available for the County to move <br /> forward with the expansion of the Efland sewer project. This is a $4 million project, so the <br /> remainder of that will be pursued with loan funds through the Clean Water Trust Fund or <br /> additional financing. <br /> Frank Clifton acknowledged the Carol Woods community in Chapel Hill, which made a <br /> contribution of $170,000 to Orange County. This is a tax exempt agency, but it has done this <br /> in the past. The County has a good relationship with this community. <br />