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5 Meadow residents. Chair Marshall reminded those present that boundary lines must be drawn at some point. JONATHAN HOWES , Chapel Hill Town Council member, noted that such an agreement as the one being considered is subject to amendment and that there are provisions for such amendments. He stated that at every meeting he had attended regarding Joint Planning, some unanticipated problem had arisen. He stated that the progress made indicated, in general, common goals and objectives with respect to planning. He saw all of this as a remarkable achievement and felt that the problem that was presented at this public hearing could be addressed or accommodated even though he did not know the answer at this point. Commissioner Willhoit stated that the Fox Meadow Subdivision did not meet the current Rural Buffer standards since the minimum lot size for the Rural Buffer is two acres. Also, before Carrboro could possibly provide urban services for annexation, they would have to build some satellite fire stations and other municipal type buildings. He felt it would be at least twenty years before annexation into Carrboro could take place, but annexation into Chapel Hill could occur much sooner since it is closer to its urban service areas. JULIE ANDRESEN , Chapel Hill Town Council member, noted that she was pleased by the statement from Mayor Porto regarding the resolutions for a moratorium on development in the watershed. This was a point that she felt had not been sufficiently addressed in the Joint Planning Agreement. DAVID GODSCHALK , Chapel Town Council member, stated that the maps presented by Collins, with the carefully defined growth areas and boundaries had placed these jurisdictions in a position of adopting an orderly way of growing, of managing growth, protecting resources and protecting the future which is not seen in any other surrounding areas. JUDITH WEGNER , Carrboro Board of Aldermen, asked that the Planning Staffs consider alternatives that may be available with the redrawing of the dividing line. She indicated that Carrboro is eager to proceed with the signing of the Joint Planning Agreement and is pleased with the progress made. She expressed the desire to hear alternatives so that the Boards could act on the agreement as soon as possible. Chair Marshall stated that she felt the suggestion made by Ms. Wegner was a good one and asked that the Planning Staffs meet and formulate a recommendation to the two municipal boards first in order that it could be presented to the County. MARY JANE YOUNG , Fox Meadow Resident, reminded the Boards that this was not the first time Fox Meadow residents had spoken in opposition to being in Carrboro's jurisdiction. She noted that some of the same concerns were presented at the February public hearing but were possibly "drowned out" by concerns expressed by Calvander residents. Dr. Halkiotis asked that the Planning Staffs review the dividing line from the perspective of efficiency of urban services. He also stated that he felt it is time that the stigma be removed from the "Gang of Eight", noting that he felt a distinguished job had been done under very trying conditions.