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f <br /> 6 <br /> DRAFT approval to go ahead,but it lets the applicant know that something must done <br /> before the end of the twelve month period. <br /> It was noted that this is a common condition placed on every Special Use Permit. <br /> This amendment would place the standard in the ordinance so that it would not <br /> have to be placed on each permit as a condition. <br /> Reid expressed concern with what would be considered"commencing". Collins <br /> responded that there must be evidence that work has begun and proceding in a <br /> reasonable period. Construction must begin within that twelve month period. <br /> Reid continued expressing concern that it should be very clear and he felt that too <br /> much is left open to interpretation. <br /> Jobsis stated that the question from many of the Board members indicated the <br /> lack of a clear definition of "commenced"and"proceeded". <br /> Barrows expressed concern with the issue of burden of proof addressed in the <br /> County Attorney's letter. She felt specific information should be provided for <br /> citizens who are in opposition to some special use. They need to know how to <br /> prepare and present their opposition and evidence at the public hearing. <br /> Katz expressed concern that 8.2.2 b which refers specifically to value of <br /> contiguous property is being deleted. He felt this creates confusion and should <br /> also be better clarified by the County Attorney. a <br /> Jobsis recommended that all of these issues be forwarded to the County Attorney <br /> for clarification. <br /> MOTION: Katz moved that this proposed amendment be tabled until such time as the County <br /> Attorney can be present to provide more information and clarity of the issues that <br /> have been voiced by Planning Board members in this discussion. Seconded by <br /> Allison. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. <br /> (3) Article 23 Violations,Penalties,&Remedies <br /> Presentation by Jim Hinkley. <br /> The Orange County Zoning Ordinance provides for action which may be taken by <br /> the County to abate zoning violations or non-compliance with zoning <br /> requirements. Taking criminal action in the courts is not often used,but when it <br /> is,it is important that this remedy be effective. Although not specifically stated in <br /> Section 23.2,the maximum fine is fifty dollar($50.00). The maximum$50-fine <br /> upon conviction limits the effectiveness of the criminal action remedy. <br /> The proposed amendment would enable Orange County to increase the maximum <br /> fine to$500.00,as authorized by NC General Statute 144. <br /> The proposed amendment was presented at public hearing on February 26, 1996. <br /> No citizen comments were received. The proposed amendment was referred to the <br /> Planning Board for recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners <br /> no sooner than April 1, 1996. <br />