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MR PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Current Planning 131 W. Margaret Lane (919) 245 -2575 Suite 201 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX),`( j''` j I' P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov NORTH[ CAROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 March 23, 2015 NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING (NIM): RE: NOTIFICATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING REVIEW of a Special Use Permit (Class A) application proposing development of a parcel of property totaling 35.8 acres located on in the northeastern quadrant White Cross Road (SR 1951) and Old Greensboro Road (SR 1005) within the Bingham Township into a solar -array public utility. Dear Property Owner: The Orange County Planning Department has received a Special Use Permit (Class A), submitted by White Cross Solar, LLC proposing the development of a 35.8 acre parcel of property located at 1606 White Cross Road into a solar array public utility. The subject parcel is further identified utilizing Orange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9748 -32 -0786, located within the Bingham Township of Orange County, and zoned Agricultural Residential (AR). Please refer to the attached vicinity map for additional site information and location details. The application calls for the development several rows or solar arrays of mounted Photovoltaic Cells. This system will generate electricity that in turn be sold to Duke Power for the purpose of contributing to the power service grid for the area. In accordance with Section 2.7 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the County is required to hold a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) for all Class A Special Use Permit applications. This meeting is intended to provide property owners within 500 feet of the request an opportunity to meet with the applicant and discuss the specifics of the project. This allows for an open dialogue between the applicant and local residents to share information and address potential concerns associated with the project. Staff's role is to facilitate this meeting and explain the development review process and the requirements associated with the project. A NIM has been scheduled for April 9, 2015 from 5:30- 7:00pm in the ground floor conference room of the West Campus Office building located at 131 West Margaret Lane in Hillsborough. Please see attached map outlining the location of the building. Parking spaces are available within the adjacent, County owned, parking deck free of charge.