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be so bold as to possibly ask that it be referred back to your property management committee to consider rotating the infield approximately 90 degrees, which would pull the infield with resulting bleacher sections and associated infrastructure even further away from the property line. That may have already been discussed. Tony Whitaker: I can add some color to that if you wish. Thank you for that comment. It is a consideration. I would say that in the discussions over the two and a half year period that you heard mentioned, a lot of talk surrounding the location of the ball field and the orientation of the ball field occurred. Essentially, the orientation that shows on the site plan now is the preferred orientation for dealing with sun issues, etc., and it is also the orientation that the current ball field on another part of the site enjoys. The school understands that orientation, they're used to it, and they know how to plan their activities regarding that ball field. So, it is important from the school's perspective to maintain that configuration. There are other meaningful ways to address this concern, and the school is absolutely committed to doing that. Chair Pelissier: There are four recommendations from the Planning Director. I'll entertain a motion. Commissioner Foushee: I move that we refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the Board of County Commissioners in time for the February 21, 2012 BOCC regular meeting. Commissioner Hemminger seconded. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Pelissier: I believe we need another motion. Commissioner McKee: I move we adjourn the public hearing until February 21, 2012 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board recommendation and any submitted written comments. Commissioner Hemminger seconded. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map and Zoning Atlas Amendments - To review government-initiated amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element map and to the Zoning Atlas to assign land use category classifications and to establish initial zoning for approximately 65 properties that will now be under Orange County's planning jurisdiction as the result of the realignment of the Orange/Alamance County Line as described within Session Law 2011-88 (commonly referred to as the 91% line) enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on May 25, 2011. Michael Harvey introduced Jennifer Leaf, Planner I; and Rebecca Samy, Planning Technician. They were instrumental in making sure that the citizens' comments were addressed and they also conducted field inventory. He made a PowerPoint presentation.