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1 <br /> � 1 <br /> OR AN G E C O UK T Y <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: August 3, 1995 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item # V=-K <br /> SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT <br /> Article 8 - Special Uses <br /> DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING Yes X No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Mary Willis <br /> Proposed amendment Extension 2583 <br /> Correspondence from County Attorney <br /> Draft 5/31/95 Public Hearing Minutes TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Draft 6/19/95 Planning Board Minutes Hillsborough-732-8181 <br /> Durham -688-7331 <br /> Mebane -227-2031 <br /> Chapel Hill -967-9251 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance <br /> which would clarify who bears the burden of proof in the <br /> consideration of Special Use Permits. <br /> BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment was initiated and drafted by the <br /> County Attorney after reviewing several recent appeals of <br /> Board of Adjustment decisions. <br /> The proposed amendment clarifies that the applicant bears <br /> the burden of proof to show that a proposed Special Use is <br /> in harmony with the surrounding area, and that those <br /> opposing approval of a Special Use have the burden of <br /> proof in establishing that the use does not satisfy <br /> approval requirements. <br /> The proposed amendment was presented for public hearing on <br /> May 31, 1995. There were no comments. <br /> The Planning Board considered the proposed amendment on <br /> June 19, 1995, and recommended approval. The vote was <br /> unanimous. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the proposed <br /> amendment. <br />