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adoption of the draft plan and to keep in mind that implementation would follow adoption. They would like the Board to consider forming a focus group to assist staff with implementation action strategies. Chair Jacobs made reference to page 65, #4, and the second sentence in `a' should say, "Additionally, permitting limited non-residential growth on the south side of the interstate, west of Mt. Willing Road, and the vicinity of West Ten Road," just to be clear that they are staying on the west side of Mt. Willing. He also had concerns on page 78 about the way in which this is structured. He suggested three steps: trying to reach an agreement with Mebane; the third paragraph should become the second priority, which is, "The County should also be involved in building a community in the planning area because of the changes proposed forever;" and the third step should be, "Should other means of protecting and preserving the integrity of the Efland area fail, a task force should be considered to establish incorporation." He thinks that they should fallow up discussions with Mebane, establish the community group, and if the needs are not met, form another task force. Chair Jacobs said that the focus group should include someone from the Commission for the Environment. Craig Benedict said that, depending on the vote tonight, the next steps would involve action strategies which are possible land use text and map amendments and possible changes to water and sewer boundaries to implement the plan. He said that this is a great plan put together by the community and various advisory boards. Chair Jacobs suggested adopting this and having the Clerk advertise for general appointees over the summer and staff can solicit from the various advisory boards. In the interim, the Planning staff can start to identify the issues for the group to work on. A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan in accordance with the attached resolution, solicit appointments for the focus group, and add a Commission for the Environment member to the focus group. VOTE: UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EFLAND-MEBANE SMALL AREA PLAN WHEREAS, Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed a citizen Task Force in December 2004 to work with Planning Staff in developing a Small Area Plan far the defined Efland-Mebane area; and WHEREAS, the Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan Task Force met 12 times throughout 2005 and early 2006 to develop the Small Area Plan; and WHEREAS, a Community Meeting to obtain citizen comments regarding the plan was held in March 2006: and WHEREAS, the Draft Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan was heard at the May 2006 Quarterly Public Hearing; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Planning Board has reviewed and commented on the Draft Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves that the Final Draft of the Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan be adopted to guide future decisions regarding those issues addressed in the Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan.