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NHEREAf, despite thesa eantributions and many more, the role of Mrican- Aaarieans in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaehinq and study of American history; Now, THEREFORE, do w, the Commissioners of Orange County proclaim the month of lebrv.& y, 1994 as BLACK HISTORY MONTH` and commend this observance to Orange County citizens. VOTE: UNANUOUS V1• - NONE VII. lC4 ZC DZP DISTRICTS DESIGN SLIM This item was presented by Marvin Collins for the purpose of reeeivinq citizen c==ent on a proposed Design Manual containing performance standards and design criteria applicable within proposed Economic Development Districts (EDDs) . The agenda abstract list the. concerns expressed at the December 21, 1993 and the January la, 1994 meeting and the changes to the Design Manual in response to these concerns. All comments from the last Public Hearinq will be incorporated into the record of this meatinq. Ted Abernathy showed an an aerial photograph the location and size of each node. I' :-�. P�zC a:unrs eo�oc�rs Roy Ruth spoke in support of the changes that have been made. He made reference to the I-40JOld NC Mode and indicated he cannot make recommendations concerning *permitted uses" until a rationale is set which defines or categorizes permitted uses. No noted that criteria required in the zoning provisions for the Research Triangle Park include a minimum building lot size of eight (s) acres with no more than 15= of the :total area of a tract being covered by buildings. ltr. Roth�s complete statement is in the Permanent Agenda Fil* in the Clerk's office. Dolly Hunter spoke in support of the LDDs. : She noted that the Economic Development Commission and its citizen subcommittees and the Planninq Board have worked vary hard to fulfill the goal of the- County Commissioners and be consistent with the. band Use Plan. She feels the buffer and landscape requirements in the design manual are too restrictive. she suggested a parallel access road along Old NCE4 saying that DOT will never allow multiple turnouts onto this higbvay. Ann Joyner reiterated that members sarvin4 on the Economic Development Commission and the Planning Board have spent such time on this project. She feels that ZDDs will broaden the tax base and maintain the quality of life. She urged the Board to approve the design standards. She foals that different design standards are needed for different locations. Billy Smith spoke for citizens who ii!vo on Oak Dale Drive and Cornwallis Kills saying that they need the opportunity to be able to sell their land. He is unhappy about the Quickie Bart in front of his house. He