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housing, limiting increases in traffic, providing appropriate community facilities, and emphasizing alternatives to the automobile. The Plan does not include the Laurel Hill Parkway. Instead, a network of existing and potential local roads would be interconnected. The local roads are intended to help people move around the area without creating major arterial roads. The Plan emphasizes development of a transportation network that includes all forms of transportation, and de- emphasizes the automobile. A network of bikepaths, sidewalks, and greenways is suggested. There were no comments or questions from citizens at the public hearing. The plan amendment was adopted by Carrboro on November 10, 1992 and Chapel Hill on November 23, 1992 by resolution. (Copies of these resolutions are attachments to these minutes on pages . ) The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment. MOTION: Jobsis moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Eidenier. Waddell asked if any part of the area is located in University Lake Watershed. Bell responded that there is a very small section that touches the extreme eastern edge boundary of the watershed. VOTE: Unanimous. Mr. Bob Hall, citizen, spoke indicating he felt that the Small Area Plan is an innovative and useful strategy for transition areas. He felt it might have some models for rural character and future projects. AGENDA ITEM #7 : PLANNING BOARD ITEMS a. Transportation Advisory Subcommittee (Membership) Presentation by Gene Bell. This item is to receive a report on the history and functions of the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee (TAS) and provide guidance to staff . At the November 18, 1992 meeting of the TAS, the issue of poor attendance and the resulting lack of a