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6 <br /> Electric's standard for what is allowed. They decided to go with the Planning Board <br /> recommendation of 20 kilowatts because that is what Duke Energy allows. <br /> Clarifying questions of County Commissioners were answered by Michael Harvey. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that it might be a good idea to re-label items like this because when <br /> people see "public hearing" they think it is actually a public hearing. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz <br /> to close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz <br /> to adopt the ordinance with the initiated text amendments to the Unified Development <br /> Ordinance (UDO) regarding the review and permitting of solar arrays (Attachment 2). <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. Reqular Aqenda <br /> a. Northern Human Services Center Proiect— Next Steps <br /> The Board provided specific direction to staff on efforts related to the Northern Human <br /> Services Center (NHSC) by Approving "Option 2" as the development path for the project; and <br /> Authorizing the Manager to engage a professional design firm for the project through a request <br /> for qualifications ("RFQ") process. <br /> Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Stancil <br /> said that this was presented on October 25th. He did not go through the PowerPoint <br /> presentation again. The PowerPoint is included in the packet for reference. There are two <br /> options. The first option is to deconstruct the entire facility and building a new 10,000 square <br /> foot community center. The second option is to use the center section of the building. Either <br /> of those options would include Triangle J High Performance Building Standards throughout the <br /> project. The cost estimate is around $2 million for either of the options. This funding is <br /> reflected in the Capital Investment Plan this spring. Attachment 3 has a summary of the <br /> comments made at the September 25th community meeting. There was very strong consensus <br /> that Option 2 would be preferable. The design process will begin in the spring during the <br /> capital budget season. Staff is prepared to continue on the path of Option 2 with the Board's <br /> approval. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked about the asbestos situation. Jeff Thompson said <br /> that the asbestos is encapsulated and it is in a safe condition. It will be completely cleared out <br /> and it will be safe. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the internal workings of the building will be removed and only the <br /> structure will be retained. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked if there would be storage for equipment for the park <br /> and Jeff Thompson said yes. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if sustainable elements would be incorporated and Jeff <br /> Thompson said yes. Commissioner Jacobs asked that this be added into the document so <br /> that it is part of the understanding going forward. He said that for the people that may not be <br /> around in 2015 or whenever this building opens, he would like to request that the Historic <br /> Preservation Commission and/or the Orange County School System get together and try and <br /> capture some of the history of the Northern Human Services Center. <br /> Dave Stancil said that this is already in the works. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Hemminger to approve Option 2" as the development path for the project which includes: <br />