NS ORD-1996-019 Proposed Subdivision Regulation Text Amendment Section III-C-4 and III-D-3-c Action Subsequent to Approval

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9. 44 - 6) Planner Mary Willis made this presentation. All background information is in the agenda. This proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would be to Article 8.8.24 to include historic property as well as structures in the consideration of Special Use Permits for the non-residential use of historic structures. Commissioner Gordon asked how this amendment would apply in the context of a modern house with historic outbuildings. THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to refer this item to the Orange County Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner than August 5, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT -ACTION SUBSEQUENT TO SUBDIVISION APPROVAL Planner Mary Willis made this presentation. This technical amendment would delete the requirement in the Subdivision Ordinance that a Planning Staff member be present each time a final plat is recorded in the Register of Deeds Office. The purpose of this provision is to insure that all required auxiliary documents, such as Road Maintenance Agreements and Declaration of Restrictions are recorded with the plat. Register of Deeds, Betty June Hayes indicated she does not endorse this amendment and that she will submit her comments in writing which will be included in the agenda when it is returned to the County Commissioners for consideration of approval. THERE WERE NO CITIZEN COMMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner than August 5, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION ON 501!503 WEST FRANKLIN FINANCING John Link summarized the information in the agenda. Purchasing Director Pam Jones made reference to the supplemental information. She summarized the steps taken to purchase the building. She gave an overview of the environmental assessment, the physical inspection of the property, the programs that will be offered and the upfit that will be necessary with related costs. Commissioner Gordon expressed a concern that the Environmental Assessment be done by professionals and that there be enough money for the upfit. John Link indicated that the programming schedule for the facility will be presented to the County Commissioners for their consideration in August. Finance Director Ken Chavious reviewed the bids which had been received as a result of his request for financing proposals. On May 14, 1996, the County Commissioners authorized him to seek funding for the purchase of 501/503 West Franklin Street through private placement and to submit an application to the LGC. NationsBank option #3 at$283,131.04 is the lowest responsible bidder. Other bids received are listed below: First Union $ 299,142.00 NationsBank Option#1 $ 312,996.00 NationsBank Option#2 $ 423,108.00 BB&T $ 311,700.10 Wachovia $ 286,632.33 THERE WERE NO CITIZEN COMMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to close the public hearing.