ORD-2003-105 Buckhorn EDD Proposed Amendments for August 25 Public Hearing

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An 2. Buckhorn EDD Proposed Amendments for August 25th Public Hearing Craig Benedict showed the Buckhorn EDD on a map. This development district has been around for eight years. The Orange County School Board, in conjunction with the Orange County Planning staff, starting narrowing down some ideas of where schools would be necessary. They are suggesting to modify the list of permitted uses in the Buckhorn EDD (page 3 of the agenda packet). At this time, schools are not permitted uses in this area. Also, motor freight terminals, storage and distribution of petroleum products, and motor vehicle maintenance and repair would no longer be permitted in this area under the suggestions. Chair Brown said that she is in favor of making this what it needs to be to move ahead with the Orange County middle school. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he went through this area a couple of weekends ago and there was a highway patrol roadblock. There are things going on up there that most people are totally unaware of. There are food sales on the side of the road and things are getting out of control. He said that the County should do something in a very proactive manner. Commissioner Gordon asked about the sewer and Craig Benedict showed the sewer area on a map. The water will have to come from Mebane because Orange - Alamance does not have the capacity. Commissioner Jacobs would like to make sure that Orange - Alamance knows what is going on here since the County is negotiating with Mebane to get water. He would like something in writing to Orange - Alamance in order to continue the communication with them. 3. Orange County Middle School #3 Craig Benedict gave a presentation on the student density in this area. The anticipated date of opening is 2006 -2007. There needs to be some discussion with Mebane and Orange - Alamance about the water issues. Craig Benedict said that there would be a necessary meeting with the school board on this issue. Commissioner Gordon asked about secondary areas, and Geof Gledhill answered.