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Commissioner Jacobs asked if there was science to these numbers. Craig <br />Benedict explained the numbers. He said that he would provide a printout of the <br />major subdivisions over the last three to four years. <br />Chair Brown asked about the question from Jay Bryan and Craig Benedict said <br />that this would be entered into the record at the public hearing. <br />In answer to a question from Chair Brown, Craig Benedict said that in a level two <br />analysis, same expertise might be brought in. <br />2. Buckhorn EDD Proposed Amendments for Auaust 25t" Public Hearina <br />Craig Benedict showed the Buckhorn EDD on a map. This development district <br />has been around for eight years. The Orange County School Board, in <br />conjunction with the Orange County Planning staff, starting narrowing dawn <br />some ideas of where schools would be necessary. They are suggesting to <br />modify the list of permitted uses in the Buckhorn EDD (page 3 of the agenda <br />packet}. At this time, schools are not permitted uses in this area. Also, motor <br />freight terminals, storage and distribution of petroleum products, and motor <br />vehicle maintenance and repair would no longer be permitted in this area under <br />the suggestions. <br />Chair Brown said that she is in favor of making this what it needs to be to move <br />ahead with the Orange County middle school. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that he went through this area a couple of <br />weekends ago and there was a highway patrol roadblock. There are things <br />going on up there that most people are totally unaware of. There are food sales <br />on the side of the road and things are getting out of control. He said that the <br />County should do something in a very proactive manner. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked about the sewer and Craig Benedict showed the <br />sewer area on a map. The water will have to come from Mebane because <br />Orange-Alamance does pat have the capacity. <br />Commissioner Jacobs would like to make sure that Orange-Alamance knows <br />what is going on here since the County is negotiating with Mebane to get water. <br />He would like something in writing to Orange-Alamance in order to continue the <br />communication with them. <br />3. t3range County Middle School #3 <br />Craig Benedict gave a presentation on the student density in this area. The <br />anticipated date of opening is 2006-2007. There needs to be some discussion <br />with Mebane and Orange-Alamance about the water issues. <br />