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Staff has also provided a map (attached) to illustrate this language. <br />Question/ Comment 2 (page 21) <br />Sec. 6-35 (d) (4) What is the meaning of "road of origin" in this paragraph and elsewhere in <br />the ordinance? Perhaps this term should have a formal definition in Sec. 6-32 (Definitions). <br />From John Roberts <br />Definition to be added: <br />Road of Origin. Each road shall have a road of origin. Generally, a road's origin will be the <br />beginning point of the road as accessed from another road, from major to minor roads, and <br />from proximity to the axis point. These road origins shall be established by the Addressing <br />Administrator. <br />Question/ Comment 3 (pages 21 and 27) <br />Sec. 6-35 - A comparison of the new ordinance (Attachment 3) with the old ordinance <br />(Attachment 4) appears to show that some of the assignment guidelines in the old ordinance <br />have been deleted, and <br />essentially replaced by Sec. 6-35 (d) (4) in the new ordinance. <br />The old ordinance describes how to assign the numbers in relation to the north-south and east- <br />west axes, in Sec. 6-35, paragraphs (b) through (g). Why were these sections changed in the <br />new ordinance? <br />The reason for asking is that the methodology for assigning numbers appears to be clearer in <br />the old ordinance. <br />From John Roberts <br />The prior ordinance was more detailed in this area because it was essentially starting from <br />scratch. There is no reason the language in the old ordinance, 6-35(b) through (g), can't or <br />shouldn't be added. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT: <br />Bill Waddell thanked the County Commissioners for cleaning up what sometimes can be <br />a challenging situation when emergency personnel go out. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that she is pleased that they are amending the ordinance <br />and that there is a designated staff member delegated to do this. <br />Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 27 and asked why the axis was not <br />included on this page. She said that the Attorney had said that it was ok to add it in. <br />John Roberts said that he did not see any direct conflict in the language, so he has no <br />problem with adding this in. <br />Michael Harvey said that the only real use of the grid is if a major thoroughfare came <br />through and the directionality of the road. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that she cannot see any reason not to add in the axis and it <br />is much clearer on how to change addresses. <br />