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� <br /> There was no second. <br /> Craig Benedict said that, with the previous motion, since the County is the property <br /> owner, it can self-impose those conditions. If those conditions are to be imposed on quasi-public <br /> or private property, then the ordinance has to be changed. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she will have to bring this up at the public hearing <br /> because that is quite a difference. <br /> Craig Benedict further clarified that if the private properties put public safety facilities on <br /> the towers, then they do not have to go through a special use permit. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that since the County adopted the ordinance, the County has <br /> not seen a tower greater than 150 feet. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that Craig Benedict can flag this for something to discuss during <br /> Phase 2 of the UDO. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to approve the proposed February 28, 2011 Quarterly Public Hearing legal advertisement <br /> including the suggestions made by Commissioner Gordon. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Public Hearinqs <br /> a. Oranqe County Consolidated Housinq Plan Update <br /> The Board received comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing <br /> needs to be included in the Annual Update of the 2010-2015 Consolidated housing Plan for <br /> Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 2011- <br /> 2015 HOME funds. <br /> Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes said that the purpose of this <br /> public hearing is to receive comments regarding housing and non-housing needs to be included <br /> in the annual update of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community <br /> Development Programs in Orange County. Contained within this plan are four goals that the <br /> County is working towards in addressing affordable housing community. There are four goals <br /> with the update: <br /> 1) Provide decent and affordable housing for lower-income households <br /> 2) Provide housing and services for homeless populations <br /> 3) Provide housing and services for special needs populations <br /> 4) Increase capacity and scope of public services <br /> The second part of the public hearing is to receive comment on the proposed use of <br /> $733,000 in HOME funds anticipated in the coming year. This is a HUD funded program and <br /> allows activities such as property acquisition, new construction, housing rehabilitation, and rental <br /> assistance. An application form has been designed for agencies who are interested in accessing <br /> these funds. The form is available in all local government offices — County and Towns — and is <br /> also available on the website. The deadline for submitting applications for HOME funding is <br /> February 2gtn <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> Susan Levy, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, handed out DVDs from the 25tn <br /> anniversary celebration. Commissioner Foushee spoke on the County Commissioners' behalf. <br /> She reviewed a summary of the past year's activities. She said that Habitat hopes to assist the <br /> County in meeting Goal #1. Habitat for Humanity has continued to provide affordable housing, <br />