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2 Discussion of a "compact node" occurred at the public hearing, and the concept was favorably received by the applicants. Two letters of opposition were included as part of the 8/23/93 public hearing agenda, and two additional letters were received and distributed at the hearing (attached) . A follow-up letter (also attached) has been received from one of the above property owners, which indicates support for a compact node and scaled-down commercial zoning. Three agencies responded with written comment. The Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department submitted a letter of support, while a cover letter and resolution from OWASA recommends denial of the amendment (while expressing interest in other ways of accommodating a country store) . Two resolutions were received from the Bingham TAC. The first recommends approval, noting the lack of basic services in the community and the need for a community focal point. The second addresses OWASA's concerns, calling for consideration of a "compact node" . The Planning Board on September 20 voted 11-0 in favor of a modified, "compact node" . The node, as recommended by the Planning Board, would apply only to part of the west side of Orange Grove Road, extending 1000 feet from Orange Grove Road to the 100-year floodplain along a branch of Cane Creek (see map) . Approval of this amendment is linked to CP-4- 93 (Watershed Protection) . CP-4-93 would amend Goal 10.8 of the Land Use Element to provide for very limited, community-scale commercial uses that do not adversely affect water quality to be permitted in the non-critical portion of Cane Creek watershed. RECOMMENDATION: Provided the Board of Commissioners approves the proposed amendment to Goal 10.8 (in CP-4- 93) , the Administration recommends approval of the amendment, with the modifications on boundaries of the Rural Neighborhood Activity Node as recommended by the Planning Board - shown on the attached map.