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11 held prior to the development of `governmental uses' as detailed within the UDO, and also the renumbering of existing sections and updating of references throughout the document. Michael Harvey said this is a reconvening of a public hearing. He noted that the development of a fire department sub-station on Neville Road caused concern amongst neighboring property owners who felt they were not involved or informed. It was suggested that the code be amended to require a neighborhood information meeting for these government process. He said that there are provisions to address concerns from departments who go through long public planning processes for development of infrastructure. He said one planning board member voted against this, as he felt it created unnecessary expense for local fire departments. He said there has been no public comment. Commissioner McKee said he would like to clarify that this provides for an information meeting only, and it will not change any UDO regulations or requirements. Michael Harvey said this is correct. Commissioner Rich asked if this information will be on a website for neighbors who might not be able to make a meeting. Michael Harvey said comments are typically posted on the Orange County website. He said the public can be made aware of this in the public notice mailings. Commissioner Price asked if the fire departments be responsible for all costs associated with the meetings. Michael Harvey said yes. Commissioner McKee said there are costs with sending out certified letters to inform the community. He said these projects are permitted rights and the information meetings are only to notify and inform the community. He said the White Cross residents were upset about not having been notified about the siting of this substation, not about the existence of the substation itself. He said most residents he has spoken with were pleased with the actual substation and the benefits it offers. Commissioner Pelissier said this was not a planned cost for this year. She said, going forward, the fire departments can budget for the costs associated with new substations, including information sessions. Chair Jacobs the information session produced good results and most seemed pleased with the outcome. He said these meetings serve a valuable function to provide information and allow for questions. He said there was a meeting with local DOT staff last week, and a question was raised regarding the safety of the bridge on Neville Road. He said this was a concern shared by the people living in that area. He said a response was given, and he asked Commissioner McKee to summarize this. Commissioner McKee said the bridge in question is located south of the substation and there was concern that the fire trucks would overburden and collapse the bridge. He said the DOT is rebuilding that bridge into a concrete structure to address this concern. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Price to: 1. Receive the Planning Board's recommendation; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Approve the text amendment package contained in Attachment 2. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area Land