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13 <br />John Link said that there could be reference to viability of annexation as a part of the process <br />Geoffrey Gledhill said that the Office-Assembly-Conditional Use proposal would be more <br />problematic because they will be small and not practical annexation targets. <br />Commissioner Brown commented that the subcommittee had discussed contiguous open space <br />and greenways to assure that Office-Assembly development did not block contiguous open space or <br />greenways. <br />Craig Benedict stated that the implementing Ordinance does not require open space in Office- <br />Assembly, however, if there is a primary or secondary conservation area it must be preserved, especially in <br />the Office-Assembly were it is a conditional use requirement. <br />Commissioner Brown referred to the facilitated meetings held earlier in the Small Area Planning <br />process. In those meetings it was clear that the neighborhood residents did not specifically address the <br />enlarged commercial aspect of this plan. They talked about small commercial and village sectors. The <br />concept of having a larger commercial area results in a much higher density and a larger non-residential area <br />than had been discussed. She indicated that she would vote for this plan but wants the Board to understand <br />that it is more dense than what the residents discussed. The review of the Board of County Commissioners <br />at every level seems adequate and is very important as a means of protecting the Commissioner's <br />constituents. <br />Commissioner Gordon mentioned that the recommendation is as stated in the agenda packet <br />material in Item 7a, plus the recommendation on the green sheet having to do with the Village Mixed Use <br />district, the Transfer of Development rights and the Viability of Annexation. The Board of County <br />Commissioners' strong preference is that the Village Mixed Use be annexed and that Carrboro respond in <br />principle to that concept and their annexation as the Village Mixed Use come up <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the <br />proposed amendments to the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance related to implementation of the facilitated small <br />area plan as presented consistent with the subcommittee and administration comments noted in the agenda <br />plus the recommendations as listed on the green sheet which is herein incorporated by reference. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />b. Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update/1999 HOME Program <br />This item was presented so that the Board of commissioners could consider approving the 1999 <br />Consolidated Housing Plan Update and proposed HOME Program activities for 1999-2000. <br />Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes reviewed the plan as included in the <br />agenda. She stated that this resolution was being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their <br />approval of the 1999 Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update as well as approving the proposed HOME <br />Program Activities. In March the Board held a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding the <br />Update and to develop the HOME program design. She reviewed the resolution that outlined the proposed <br />HOME program design. The Orange County HOME Consortium is scheduled to receive approximately <br />$437,000 in federal housing program funding. There is also available approximately $20,000 in program <br />income for a total of $457,000. The total local government match is $98,328 of which Orange County's share <br />is $41,297. A copy of this Resolution is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. <br />In response to a question, Tara Fikes reported that all of these homes will be aligned with the <br />County's long term affordability standards. She also stated that the Scarlett Drive project, Meadowmont and <br />Habitat for Humanity will return to the Board of County Commissioners for Impact Fee reimbursement. <br />Commissioner Jacobs referred to the recent request of the Legislative Delegation for funding for <br />the Urgent Repair Program. He asked if a response to that request had been received. <br />Geoffrey Gledhill stated that HB 1053 requesting $60,000 has been introduced and is still being <br />Q \19990504A.a