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20 <br /> David Stancil, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> Director, said there is funding in this year's budget to do the study process described by Craig <br /> Benedict. He noted there are still levels of services issues. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the number of units in each school system that have <br /> been approved, but not built, is known. <br /> Craig Benedict said, the last time a fee schedule was adopted, these were phased in <br /> and can add a range of possibilities from 40 to 60. <br /> Commissioner Price said the hearing in October will gather public input, and the BOCC <br /> will use that input to formulate a decision. She asked if there will be another public hearing for <br /> the public to hear the BOCC's decision and make comments. <br /> Chair McKee said the public can provide input, and there is always opportunity for the <br /> public to make comment. <br /> Commissioner Price said the public will only be able to comment on a work in progress. <br /> Chair McKee said there is a public meeting after the public hearing for the comments to <br /> be shared, if desired. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said it is important to explain what an impact fee is, the history of <br /> the impact fee and what it is used for at the public hearing. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> direct staff to proceed with the schedule outlined above and Ordinance updates; and set a <br /> public hearing for the October 4, 2016 BOCC meeting. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. County Landholdings Without Public Access <br /> The Board reviewed a list of County landholdings that are not currently open for public <br /> use, review actions that would be required before allowing pubic access and provide feedback <br /> and direction to staff as needed. <br /> David Stancil reviewed the following information: <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> This spring a Board petition requested information about the status of County-owned <br /> properties that are not open for public access. The petition asked staff to review the status of <br /> these properties, determine opportunities and/or obstacles for public access and whether there <br /> is adequate and appropriate signage for public access. Over the summer DEAPR and Solid <br /> Waste Management staff reviewed a list of County owned lands to identify those of sufficient <br /> size and potential interest by members of public to enter for such things as walking, hiking, <br /> nature study, etc. In addition to the properties landbanked for future parks and preserves <br /> through the Lands Legacy program, staff included the Greene Tract (104 acres; owned jointly <br /> with Carrboro, Chapel Hill), the adjacent Neville Tract (15 acres; associated with the former <br /> County landfill), and the County's 60-acre portion of the former Greene Tract (with a proposed <br /> new name of"Headwaters Tract" to distinguish it from its former designation). <br /> DEAPR met with the County Attorney and Risk Manager to discuss the potential opportunities <br /> and obstacles (including legal and risk issues) for public access to these properties. For each <br /> site, staff outlined the status of the property and listed the changes that would be needed to <br /> either a) make the property available for use by the general public (which may require both <br /> staff and financial resources), or b) allow access (without invitation) with signs posted warning <br />