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4-21-92 BOCC Minutes 9 <br /> 6 <br /> implementation of a cooperative planning process, target area analysis, anc <br /> performance standards identification. Accomplishments in each of these areas <br /> are listed in the report. All of the work completed by the Work Group has <br /> led to the formation of a more definitive goal to develop an "economic <br /> development district" proposal with clear, acceptable performance standards <br /> and streamlined approval procedures. The zoning district designatior <br /> currently exists in the Zoning Ordinance, and the purpose of the district is <br /> "to provide locations for a wide range of low intensity industrial, <br /> institutional, office and research use with no adverse impacts beyond the <br /> space occupied by the use. " The Work Group will focus its remaining work or-. <br /> the "Plan of Action" . <br /> B. REPORT ON ENO DRIVE - DURHAM NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST LOOP CORRIDOR <br /> STUDY <br /> Planner Gene Bell stated that at the March 24th County <br /> Commissioners meeting, the planning staff gave a report on the status of the <br /> Durham Northwest and Northeast Loop Corridor Study (Eno Drive) . The Board <br /> asked that NCDOT be invited to _ an upcoming meeting to answer various <br /> questions. Cindy Sharer, P.E. , DOT Project coordinator and Roy Bruce, <br /> representatives of H. W. Lochner, Inc. were present to give a presentation <br /> and to respond to questions and comments. <br /> Roy Bruce briefly described where they are in this study. They <br /> are currently working on the second phase of a six phase project. This loop <br /> has been in the planning stage for over 25 years. The corridor begins in <br /> Orange County approximately 1000 feet west of the orange/Durham County line. <br /> A citizens informational workshop will be held on March 31. DOT <br /> will take into consideration all verbal and written comments received. The <br /> entire process will take them through 1993. <br /> The Board agreed that they are opposed to the western corridor <br /> because of environmental issues and because of the Eno River State Park. Mr. <br /> Bruce indicated that an Environmental Impact Statement would not be done as <br /> part of the process. When they get to the final corridors they will then dc: <br /> a detailed study on the final corridors only. <br /> Commissioners Halkiotis and Gordon stated their opposition to the <br /> west corridor. He would prefer to keep it just to the edge of the line. <br /> C. WIDENING NQ Of (AIRPORT ROAD) FROM HOMESTEAD ROAD TO 1-40 <br /> Gene Bell asked for Board comments on the widening of NC 86 <br /> (Airport Road) from Homestead Road to 1-40. NCDOT is requesting information <br /> which will help identify potential environmental impacts. Erosion Control <br /> Supervisor Warren Faircloth asked that DOT recognize the potential for <br /> sediment damage during construction to both the stream and Lake Ellen and <br /> design the erosion control plan before the right-of-way and construction <br /> easements are obtained. The Board agreed that something needs to be done on <br /> this stretch of NC 86. They support the four-foot bike path as part of the <br /> project. <br /> D. MUNICIPAL RECREATION AND LIBRARY SUPPORT <br /> John Link presented a report on the County's financial support for <br /> municipal recreation and library programs. Each year the County has <br /> appropriated certain funds for the recreation programs of Chapel Hill, <br />