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228 <br />that the UDO would provide " a more user - friendly, understandable document by incorporating <br />all land use development regulations into a central document andeliminate inconsistencies <br />among ordinances." <br />For most, this seems like a housekeeping item, not a major change in policy and would not have <br />solicited public interest. <br />The article makes no mention of changes in the zoning process through the introduction <br />of "conditional zoning districts" and <br />"conditional uses ". There is no mention of the Board's intention to <br />eliminate the Special Use Permit which provides protection for the residents of Orange County . <br />Given that the 800 page, updated document was only posted on the website in mid - <br />November and that there has been very little notice or explanation given to the public through <br />the newspapers, it seems that the County Commissioners should revise the current time line <br />and offer the appropriate public hearings and opportunities for public input based on a more <br />accurate description of the process that is unfolding. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jeanne Brown <br />104 Beechridge Court <br />Chapel Hill, NC 27517 <br />From: Julie McClintock [ mailto :mcclintock.julie @gmail.com] <br />Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 2:58 PM <br />To: Valerie Foushee <br />Subject: Land Use Ordinance <br />Dear Valerie <br />I understand that you will be discussing the Unified Development Ordinance tonight, November <br />22. <br />With this document, the County is contemplating large changes in the zoning process and a <br />scheduled vote in early December. <br />I am involved in a group that encourages managed growth in Chapel Hill and we would be <br />interested in providing comment to you after we have a chance to fully analyze the document. <br />I request that you reconsider your schedule and provide more opportunities for public input. <br />This input could take the form of several presentations in January with opportunities for <br />questions and answer sessions in various parts of the County, as well as a public hearing at a <br />time when people are not involved in celebrating a major holiday. <br />One particular concern is the new conditional use zoning which can allow large development <br />projects to pop us in areas that would be expensive to serve with urban services such as water <br />and sewer. This type of zoning would be similar to a "floating zone" which could change <br />precipitously well - established land use policies in disregard of the careful planning that the <br />County has pursued for many years. <br />Please alter your review schedule and allow maximum opportunities for public input <br />Thank you for considering this important issue. <br />