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L <br /> 21 <br /> AU 1 Rob Hogan , another of the applicants , asked that the governing <br /> 2 Boards grant the request . He indicated that they have already <br /> 3 responded to community concerns voiced over the years by not <br /> 4 requesting the highest possible density which would be allowed by <br /> 5 the requested zoning designation. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Katie McLaurin voiced support of the rezoning request and <br /> 8 stated her disappointment with the scare tactics being used . She <br /> 9 presented a copy of the informational brochure which was sent home <br /> 10 with the students of Seawell School . She indicated that the <br /> 11 brochure was both incorrect and misle'adi.ng . <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Ann Leonard , one of the applicants , stated that the approval <br /> 1-1 of this request would allow the family to -afford to farm the <br /> 15 remaining land . She also mentioned that the proposed density is <br /> 16 much lower than that which could have been requested . <br /> 17 <br /> 18 . Alan Finkel voiced opposition to the rezoning request and <br /> 19 stated that individual financial gain should not outweigh the <br /> 20 community welfare . <br /> 21 <br /> 22 Livy Ludington voiced opposition to the rezoning request . She <br /> 23 mentioned the adverse impact on roads , schools and the environment . <br /> 24 However , she also stated that land owners who chose to farm their <br /> 25 land should be paid fairly if they are being asked to preserve <br /> 26 their land. She urged all parties to work together to reach a <br /> 27 compromise . <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Gary Giles stated that he had signed a protest petition <br /> 30 because he believes the density should be increased . He commented <br /> 31 that the physical features of the land will force land preservation <br /> 32 for open space and wildlife and still allow for higher density. He <br /> 33 also requested that a moratorium be placed on the T1 and T2 <br /> 34 transition area. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Jan Hogan asked that the governing Boards approve the rezoning <br /> 37 request . She stressed her family' s love of the land and stated <br /> 38 that they had devoted much time and effort to developing this plan . <br /> 39 <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Ester Atwater McCauley voiced support for the rezoning request <br /> 42 stating that knowing the Hogan ' s concern for the land , she has <br /> 43 confidence that any development they proposed would be <br /> 44 environmentally and ecologically sensitive . <br /> 45 <br /> 46 A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit , seconded by <br /> 47 Commissioner Insko , to refer the proposed rezoning to the Carrboro <br /> 48 Planning Board meeting of May 6 , 1993 for a recommendation to be <br /> 49 presented to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on May 25 , 1993 . After <br /> 50 action by the Board of Aldermen the proposed rezoning will be <br /> 51 referred to the Orange County Planning Board at their June 21 , 1993 <br />