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of the properties within areas A, 1, 2, 3a, 3b, and 3c down to a limited zoning district, which is suggested as Economic Develop (ED} Limited Office {LO) District 1. If someone comes in with a very large project (i.e., multi-family complex or 200,000 square foot shopping center), they must apply far a rezoning. The developer also must request a Special Use Class A application. 3. ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS a. Area 1 b. Area 2 c. Area A (NW, NE, SE and Part of SW Quadrant) d. Area A (Remaining SW Quadrant) e. Area 3c Craig Benedict said that this proposal would rezone all of the areas to Economic Development Limited Office 1. All of the areas would be given an office emphasis. In most cases, areas A, 1, and 2 are relatively undeveloped. In areas where there are no uses or any structures, this rezoning does not create any problems. In areas where there are houses or structures, it would be taking residential property and rezoning to a higher use zoning area. If someone wants to stay in a residential house that is rezoned, they may stay there the rest of their life. The house or structure would have to be 75°~ destroyed before it would revert to the new zoning district. Other non- residential nonconforming uses would have to be 60% destroyed before they would revert to the new zoning district. He made reference to Chandler Concrete and said that if they wanted to expand, they would have to expand their Special Use Permit and that would be unlikely since it would be a nonconforming business. If there were a use that is no longer operating for 90 days, then the use would have to conform to the zoning district. The rezoning that is being suggested is not a new concept around the United States. It is putting growth in an area that is appropriate and may take the pressure off of growth occurring in the rural area where there is no provision of water and sewer. Notices outlining these changes have been sent out to the neighbors in the areas listed above. Questions from the Orange County Commissioners or from members of the Planning Board Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the nonconforming use and asked if he could build an addition onto his house if it were a nonconforming use. Craig Benedict said that they would look at the intensity changes caused by the addition and probably determine that the intensity would not change. There is some flexibility with the nonconforming uses. Commissioner Jacobs recognized Commissioner Lloyd and Commissioner Sheridan from the Town of Hillsborough. He made reference to the proposed courtesy review with the Town of Hillsborough and noted that this process would need to be included in the County's code. Craig Benedict said that any jurisdiction could very easily be included in a courtesy review. Citizen Comments Areas 1 and 2 Mark Westhafer said that he understands that the reason for the changes on areas 1 and 2 was to provide a buffer between New NC $6 and area A. He said that he also understands that area A remains undeveloped. He thinks that the residences between areas 1 and 2 are going to be trapped between commercial areas. If the transition is really a valid idea, he suggests that area A be amended to buffer the residences, and that areas 1 and 2 be left alone. He said that he thinks the bottom line is to create an access to New NC $6. He said that it would make sense to create an easement from area A to New NC 86, and as the intensity increases talk about transitioning area 1. He would like to leave areas 1 and 2 out of the rezoning until it becomes absolutely necessary. Martin Brawn is a homeowner who lives between area 1 and 2. His lot splits area A and area 2. He has a concern with bringing in commercial development immediately adjacent to a residential area. He would hope that the Board would consider keeping the area residential adjacent to present residential areas. With reference to the proposed roadways into the subdivision, he said