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Commissioner Gordon said it seems that the Board discussion is converging on three sites. She said she is encouraged by the fact that Carrboro seems most favorably disposed to Brewer Lane. She said it would be $30-$40,000 to investigate these properties. Frank Clifton said staff needs to sit down with the developer before the technical reviews are done on each site and before the site is put before the public. Commissioner Rich said she is not fond of the 201 site. She questioned why the 203 West Greensboro site would be ruled out if the Brewer Lane does not pan out. She said she is pushing for an urban style library and the 203 Greensboro is right in the middle of town with plenty of parking around. Commissioner Price asked which three sites Chair Jacobs listed earlier. Chair Jacobs said the three sites being discussed were 401 Fidelity Street, 1128 Hillsborough Road and 120 Brewer Lane. He said these sites need to go through due diligence before being taken to the public. Commissioner Price said she would recommend the site at 201 Greensboro Street. She would like to see less emphasis on parking. She said, with several of the sites, especially the Brewer Lane site, there are neighborhoods close by, and residents can walk to the library. She said bus service is also widely available. Michael Harvey said governmental sites are required to have allocated parking sites by the Unified Development Ordinance. He said this may be a problem with the 203 Greensboro site. Commissioner Pelissier suggested a poll. Frank Clifton noted that this library will not only attract neighborhood residents, but it will also attract residents from Southern Village and other areas that require transportation that creates a need for parking. Chair Jacobs polled the board regarding the sites that should move forward. The Board decided on the following three sites: 1128 Hillsborough Road Brewer Lane 401 Fidelity Street Chair Jacobs said if any of these 3 sites do not work out, then the site at 201 Greensboro Street can be added back to the mix. Commissioner McKee said the Board needs to definitively explain what will replace the model of a full service library. He feels that most residents will still expect to see a full service library. Chair Jacobs said the term "full service" is a confusing term and should not be used. Lucinda Munger said one of the benefits of doing a demographic study around the sites is that it will allow staff to know what services are needed and expected by the residents. Chair Jacobs suggested that if a Commissioner has not been to Brewer Lane, it would be a good idea to take a look at the site. 3. Whitted Meeting Room Schematic Design Review Jeff Thompson presented a series of schematic design photos in a PowerPoint presentation regarding the interior of the proposed Whitted Building meeting room. He said the timeline is on track for construction to begin in the spring, and the facility would open in June. Architect, Ken Redfoot reviewed the different interior designs and the boardroom layout. He said there will be asphalt parking areas with adequate access to the building and handicap parking space.