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• Conduct the public hearing and accept public, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on the proposed amendments. • Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the BOCC in time for the September 1, 2015 BOCC regular meeting. • Adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 2015 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the building of a THCS is permissible, only if the recipient of the care is related to the landowner. Ashley Moncado said that is correct. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the THCS must be removed from the property, once the relative improves or moves on to a different living situation. Ashley Moncado said currently only one company makes this type of THCS, and they are built to be temporary. She said the THCS are built out of Virginia, where there are almost the same state regulations as North Carolina. She said the TCHS cost about $100,000, and there is no restriction on the word "temporary," so it could be on a property long term. Commissioner Rich asked if the TCHS remains on a property for many years, must it always be inhabited by the ailing relative. Ashley Moncado said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if there appears to be a need for the TCHS in Orange County. Ashley Moncado she said no one has gone through the process to be permitted, but there have been inquiries. Commissioner Price asked if a domestic partner would fall under the category of relative, and be able to reside in a TCHS. Ashley said that would apply for the family relationship. Commissioner Price asked for clarification regarding how water and sewer would work. Ashley said the applicant would have to go through Environmental Health to make sure that their present system has the capacity to accommodate this usage. Commissioner Price asked if this would also pertain to the Rural Buffer, and would Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) be involved. Ashley said yes, but properties in the rural buffer on mostly well and septic systems. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier for the Board: To refer the matter to the Planning Board, with a request that a recommendation be returned to the BOCC in time for the September 1, 2015 BOCC regular meeting. VOTE: Ayes, 5; Nays, 1 (Commissioner Dorosin) Motion Passes Commissioner Dorosin said he likes the idea of the THCS, but he would like for the Board to consider amending the UDO, making such structures more accessible and the regulations less onerous. Commissioner Pelissier said the BOCC could direct the Planning Board to deliberate on this issue, and to consider other options before returning to the Board of County Commissioners with their recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Price seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 2015 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments.