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DRAFT095 095 when the line was first established several years ago it was at a time when Fox Meadow was in the very first stages of development and just because development occurred on one side of the road or the other was no basis for shifting the line. Another reason was that Carrboro agreed to come up with an agreement that Fox Meadow Subdivision would not be annexed involuntarily for a period of at least ten years. On October 20, 1987 Carrboro Board of Aldermen adopted the proposed Joint Planning Agreement and a Resolution of Intent to delay consideration of annexing Fox Meadow Subdivision for a period of ten years. On October 26, 1987 Chapel Hill Town Council adopted the pro- posed Joint Planning Agreement. Collins recommended approval of the Joint Planning Agreement as presented at the October 14, 1987 public hearing, including the technical corrections recommended by the County Attorney. He recommended holding off on the adjustment of the line boundary along Hillsborough Road, since the map was not subject to change at the public hearing. He proposed considering a possible adjustment at some later date as well as reviewing the northern boundary line of Transition Area II, particularly as it relates to Duke Forest. The one lot depth setback from the Forest results in a very erratic line. Betty Margison asked if there were any roads to the west of Fox Meadow that could connect to the development. Collins stated there were no roads in the area other than Old NC 86. Margison expressed concern that all 56 families in Fox Meadow want the line changed. Collins stated that changing the line could mean that anyone who wants to be in one jurisdiction or another could just voice opposition and the line would be changed. In his opinion, that is not sufficient justification to shift the line. The line was initially established by members of the governing boards of Chapel Hill and Orange County prior to the development of the Fox Meadow subdivision. In response to a request from Chris Best, Collins explained the different notations on the Joint Planning Area map. Best asked about the control that Carrboro would have over the Fox Meadow area. Collins stated that if the agreement is officially adopted and signed by all three jurisdictions, that before Carrboro and Chapel Hill can take over the administration of their ordinances within designated Transition Areas, they have to prepare zoning plans that are consistent with the Land Use Plan. The towns would also have to submit the zoning plans as well as their Land Development Ordinances to the County for adoption by reference. Once this is done, they take over administration, approving Special Use Permits and major subdivisions, with the County maintaining the right of courtesy review. Collins indicated that administrative procedures need to be worked out between the three jurisdictions which would outline the number of public hearings, when amendments to the Joint Planning Agreement would be heard, etc. In answer to a question from Chris Best about the procedure that Fox Meadow would follow in requesting a change of the line, Collins indicated that a petition would need to be filed, and the Planning Staff would work with them to prepare an amendment. MOTION A motion was made by Barry Jacobs, seconded by Betty Margison, that if the agreement is approved that the Planning Board recommends that Staff be directed to assist the people of Fox Meadow in preparing a Land Use Plan amendment for the next appropriate Joint Planning Public Hearing