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mining and quarry operations. Currently Bingham Township, Tax Map 28,lot 9B is <br /> the only property so designated for this type of use. The amendment application <br /> requests that the extractive use category be extended to the remaining <br /> properties. Amendments to the JPA Land Use Plan require the unanimous approval <br /> of the governing boards of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County as specified <br /> in the Joint Planning Agreement. <br /> ` CP-3-91 requests the establishment of a Rural Industrial Activity <br /> Node covering the subject properties. A Rural Industrial Activity Node is land <br /> focused on designated road intersections in the rural areas that is appropriate <br /> for small scale industrial uses which do not require urban-type services. Such <br /> an amendment requires only the approval of the Orange County Commissioners. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PLANNING STAFF <br /> AND/OR THE ELECTED OFFICIALS <br /> Town of Chapel Hill Planning Director Roger Walden emphasized that this <br /> is an existing use in this watershed area. The key short-term issue in the <br /> opinion of he and his staff is water quality. Discussions faith OWASA staff and <br /> review of reports relevant to the subject indicate a greater concern on OWASA's <br /> part toward the possibility of runoff and/or a spill from the existing asphalt <br /> plant rather than runoff from quarrying operations. These concerns would be <br /> largely addressed by the proposed relocation of the asphalt plant. Associated <br /> improvements with the plant relocation would include above-ground storage tanks <br /> with containment facilities, a modern plant which would operate at lower <br /> temperature, and an improved system of emissions control for air pollutants. <br /> The key long-term issue has to do with hydrology. Phil's Creek is shown on the <br /> 1983 FEMA floodplain map as having a 100 year floodway approximately 2100 feet <br /> in width, crossing the site as described under the "slope" section. This water <br /> course has been significantly altered by the existing quarry operations. It is <br /> not clear whether the quarry operation could function outside of the floodplain. <br /> Environmental review procedures would apply to an expanded quarry. Also, a full <br /> environmental impact statement would be required at the time a special use permit <br /> was considered. The applicant would address impacts on the floodplain at that <br /> point. with regard to the quarry operation, it is Chapel Hill staff's opinion <br /> that surface runoff will go into the pit. with regard to the relocation of the <br /> asphalt plant, there is currently an asphalt plant in operation and from review <br /> of the materials it appears that safety at the plant would be improved by the <br /> proposed changes. Chapel Hill planning staff recommends approval of this <br /> request. <br /> No comments were made by the Carrboro staff. <br />• In response to a question regarding why this area needs to be designated <br /> as a Rural-Industrial Activity Node and the implications of this designation, <br /> Mr. Collins indicated that Agricultural/Industrial would be spot zoning. This <br /> activity node is site-specific. The boundary of the activity node follows the <br /> boundary of the proposed quarry operation. There would be no other uses <br /> associated with it other than the extractive use. <br /> Commissioner Gordon requested that more data be gathered as to the effect <br /> of the quarry operation on Phil& Creek. Also, she indicated that it would be <br /> helpful to have information on how an improperly operating asphalt plant could <br /> adversely effect the watershed. <br />
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