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DANE COUNTY: This community is similar to Orange County in that the rural <br /> community is not overly supportive of the urban population. The elected <br /> officials are working toward reaching consensus and they are making progress <br /> toward a county-wide growth strategy. <br /> Dr. DeGrove indicated that having a vision for future growth is absolutely <br /> necessary for the planning process. He suggested gathering all of the key <br /> stakeholders to focus on the vision for the future. After the vision is in place <br /> land development regulations will move in that direction. A consensus of <br /> stakeholders is painful to build but essential for success. <br /> A,SAPL, I. BAY: This area has six linked visions. Development is concentrated <br /> in suitable areas which allows for more sensitive areas to be protected. Growth <br /> is directed to existing population areas which helps protect resource areas. <br /> Comprehensive planning is critical for the overall health of any community as it <br /> grows and develops into the future. Protecting the environment can be <br /> accomplished only through regional and statewide planning. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY: A comprehensive, coordinated regional growth strategy is vital. <br /> Universities must be included in the growth management system and must help <br /> devise a way to offset the infrastructure demands. This "offset" needs to be <br /> mandated. Concurrence also needs to be mandated. Communities must determine <br /> to "pay as they grow" and not assume that growth pays for itself because it often <br /> does not. A fair system of Transferrable Development Rights (TDR) is also <br /> critical to future planning. There are many clear signals regarding what is the <br /> right thing to do. Leadership is needed in order for communities to move in that <br /> direction. <br /> Dr. DeGrove completed his presentation and introduced the panelists. A <br /> complete listing of the panelists follows: <br /> Moses Carey, Orange County Commissioner <br /> David Godschalk, Professor of Planning <br /> Joe Hackney, NC State Representative <br /> Paul Hardin, UNC-CH Chancellor <br /> Bob Hogan, Farmer/Developer <br /> Sally Jessee Brown, President, Marin Properties <br /> John Link, Orange County Manager <br /> Bob Rose, Hillsborough Town Commissioner <br /> Allen Spalt, Citizen Activist <br /> Bill Strom, Citizen Activist <br /> Elizabeth Walters, Dairy Farmer <br /> Stick Williams, Area Manager, Duke Power Company <br /> In response to the question "is there a future for agriculture in Orange <br /> County?", the following responses were given: <br /> Elizabeth Walters commented that rural Orange County does have problems. <br /> The Agricultural Districts Advisory Board, of which she is a member, has compiled <br /> suggestions for the Board of County Commissioners. Those suggestions will be <br /> presented to the Board in the near future. Special zoning for "agricultural <br /> 2 <br />