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93 3 4 5 7 S 9 ~D 11 ~Z ~3 ~4 15 ~6 ~7 ~. ~ ~9 ~0 Z~ ZZ ~3 24 z5 ~6 27 28 29 3D 3~ 3~ 33 34 35 3d 37 3~ 39 4~ 4~ 4Z 43 44 45 4~ 47 4~ 49 50 ~~A~'T ~4 In addition, please assure us that as the county moves forward to complete Phase ~ and begin for Phase ~, citizens gill be actively involved in a transparent prnress. wc~ don't wanr to interfere with the ~~orl~ in the EDDs ~«hich benefits ~~s all}. we simply want to create a vision far our own communities. That way we can be confident that the rural communities will not suffer the unintended consequences of one- size~fits all zoning that's designed for dense economic development districts. Residents are prepared to start working on Small Area Plans and conditional districts that impact the farms and rural communities. we are also prepared to work on base zoning features that clarify how zoning for rural areas dififier from densely developed areas near towns and along transportation corridors. we are prepared to work with the county and the Plannin Board so that all these . ~ ~ t~ changes can be implemented quickly so as to honor your April 5 approval date. Thank you. AIIan Rosen said that he has lived in Orange County since ~ 992. He is a current member of the dormant Economic Development Commission. He said that he is glad to hear support for economic development. He said that Phase ~ is about gauging organizational issues and then moving on to more substantial conversation. He is in flavor of further discussion as soon as passible on the substance of this. He said that the approval process and the uses have not been changed and that is really critical. He asked the citizens to stay involved and continue to put economic development to the forefront. He said that not all changes in the rural area are adverse. He encouraged everyone to remain asopen-minded as passible. Kim Foushee read a prepared statement: "l'm Kim Foushee, Director of Operations for Orange County Speedway located at 9740 NC Highway 5l, Rougemant, NC which is located in the Little River Township, in an AglResidential designation. The Speedway, once zoning began, was not grandfathered in as most counties would have but designated a Legal Nan-Conforming Status which up to now we still currently hold. Like Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and other misfits that are different ~-someone did not understand, not like it or just decided to do nothing in hopes it would disappear. Since 2006, the Speedway has worked Frith its nonconformity, but we need more leeway in order to operate a successful business The Speedway was active in the 2006 Speedway Highway 57 Small Plan we do not see the result present in this UDO. The Speedway was active in the 2006 Speedway Highway 57 Corridor plan. It appears the UDO does not incorporate the establishment of a commercial designation far the businesses located in our small area as Planning Staff indicated would happen This facility has a fang and wonderful history since the early sixties, Many of the neighbors moved in after the track was built. This past Saturday night prior to the NASCAR truck race, OGS was mentioned twice in relation to Dale Jarrett getting his first NASCAR win and with Jimmy Johnson's first ASA win. The area has some modest homes, Go-Kart track, a rock quarry, farms, a tot vfi horse owners, and a more than generous supply of deer and turkeys along with the Speedway. The Speedway is located on ~ ~ S acres, mostly wood land that host racing events far fans of local racing. In the recent past, OCS drivers have included not only the Goad ale Boy Matorheads and the automotive related business man, but also a pharmacist, law enforcement officer, a County Economic Development Director, a data processing manager, and the list of business professionals goes on and on. Since reopening.in