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2. A BOCC member expressed concern over the imposition of additional cost <br />on applicants to advertise and hold the neighborhood information meeting. <br />November 5, 2013 — Receive Planning Board recommendation and render a <br />decision. <br />d. Other <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />' Mission /Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Orange County ordinance requirements. <br />a. Planning Board Review: <br />July 10, 2013 — Ordinance Review Committee (ORC). <br />A Planning Board member expressed concern over the proposed <br />amendment indicating he believed this was an unnecessary political <br />reaction arising out of objections to the development of a volunteer fire <br />department substation off of Neville Road. <br />Further, it was suggested this amendment would have a negative impact <br />on local volunteer fire departments who do not have the necessary budget <br />or meeting facilities to comply with the proposal. <br />There were no suggested amendments made by members. <br />Chair Hallenbeck suggested individual members put their concerns in <br />writing for staff and the BOCC to address at the appropriate time. To date <br />no written comments have been received. <br />October 2, 2013 — Planning Board Review. <br />The Planning Board voted 8 to 1 to recommend approval of the <br />amendment package contained in Attachment 2. <br />The dissenting member indicated he was not in favor of the amendment, <br />believing it was unnecessary, placed a burden on local volunteer fire <br />departments from both a financial and logistical standpoint with respect to <br />the scheduling and holding of the meeting, and would unnecessarily <br />lengthen the County site plan review process. <br />For more information please refer to Attachment 5. <br />b. Advisory Boards: <br />c. Local Government Review: <br />4 <br />