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Districts Design Manual requires site plan approval by the Orange County Planning staff for a permitted use in the Economic Development Zoning District. However, when the proposed design does not meet all of the criteria specified in the Design Manual, a Special Use Permit must be obtained. The proposed design meets all of the requirements except the requirement for a 100 foot buffer around the perimeter of the building and the requirement that parking areas be located to the rear of the building. The applicants are requesting a waiver of these two requirements. One of the reasons for this request is that the septic field is being required to be located at the corner. Also, if the building is located at the corner, the applicant indicates that an unsafe traffic movement would be created through the drive-through to exit on Old Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road. The traffic going out would cross the traffic coming in. Finally, pedestrians would have to cross the drive-through traffic to enter the credit union if parking is located behind the building. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gordon requested information regarding the cost of running the sewer line to the proposed facility as compared to the cost of installing a septic system. Eddie Kirk indicated that he would provide information on the cost of running the sewer to the facility. He will also report on whether the nearby apartments have city sewer. Finally, he will present information about whether Hillsborough intends to run additional sewer lines in this area. Commissioner Halkiotis asked what the Town of Hillsborough is doing to facilitate the extension of sewer service to this area. He asked if there is a plan. Eddie Kirk indicated that he would work with Hillsborough and present a report to the Board of Commissioners regarding their long range plan for extending sewer to this area. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Karen Barrows asked which parking areas do not meet the Economic Development District requirements. Eddie Kirk indicated that none of the parking would meet the requirements of the Design Manual. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS Barry Jacobs, a nearby resident, felt that this was a good project; however, he has concerns about using this particular site. He felt that this could very well have an adverse effect on the contiguous property. He mentioned that Hillsborough already has a problem with uncontrolled access to major highways. He also felt that a right turn lane should be required if this project is approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 20, 1998. VOTE UNANIMOUS Planning Board member Karen Barrows Chaired the remaining items. 2. Zoning Atlas Amendment a) Z-7-97 Charlie and Amber Chang This item was presented by Planner Mary Willis in order to receive citizen comment on a request to amend the Zoning Atlas. The proposed rezoning is for a parcel owned by Charlie and Amber L. Chang at 1607 NC 86 North (Tax Map No. 4.3.18), fronting on the east side between Coleman Loop Road North (SR 1334) and Coleman Loop road South (SR 1332). Existing zoning is AR Agricultural-Residential. Proposed zoning is 1.1 Light Industrial in accordance with the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS In response to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Ms. Willis described the area where the dam is located. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Planning Board Chair Barrows asked about the planned uses for this property. 2