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County Manager <br /> June 6, 1985 <br /> Page 2 <br /> JOINT PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING <br /> PROCEDURES <br /> Step 1 Swearing in of all persons to speak/give testimony at public <br /> hearing (Applicable only in case of special use permits) <br /> Step 2 •Introduction of application and presentation of "joint" staff <br /> report <br /> a. Presentation by Orange County Planning Staff <br /> b. Presentation of Chapel Hill Town Manager's Report <br /> Step 3 Presentation by applicant <br /> Step 4 Presentation of Advisory Board recommendations (This would include <br /> recommendations of the Chapel Hill Planning Board, Appearance <br /> Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission and/or <br /> Transportation Board as well as the appropriate Orange County <br /> Township Advisory Council where applicable, OWASA, NCDOT, etc.) <br /> Step 5 Presentation of citizen concerns/comments (Where large groups of <br /> people are present to speak regarding a particular issue, a <br /> spokesperson for the group may be designated to speak on behalf <br /> of the group. Time limits may also be established for speakers <br /> and opportunities for rebuttal provided, depending upon the number <br /> of people desiring to speak and the issue involved. In any case, <br /> speakers must identify themselves by name and address.) <br /> Step 6 Close hearing and refer request to Town Manager (in the case of <br /> Chapel Hill) and the Orange County Planning Board (for recommendation). <br /> Announce subsequent meeting/decision dates. <br /> Questions by County Commissioners, Town Council members and the Planning <br /> Board would be entertained at the end of each step in Steps 2-5. <br /> Meeting Space/Arrangement <br /> The meeting space reserved for the joint public hearings is the Cultural <br /> Arts Auditorium at the Chapel Hill High School. The facility is quite large <br /> • and will seat many more than will be present at most hearings. The auditorium <br /> contains a raised stage and an effort will be made to accomodate the County' : <br /> Commissioners, Planning Board and Town Council thereon. If this is not possible, <br /> it is recommended that the Commissioners and Town Council be seated on the stage, <br /> along with the Planning Board Chairs of both the County and Chapel Hill. Seating <br /> for the remaining members of the County Planning Board will be provided immediately <br /> in front of the stage. <br />