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5 <br /> The proposed changes, which affect the Back Creek watershed overlay district (BACK-PIN) are <br /> described as follows: <br /> Article 6.23.5 The maximum density specified for the Back Creek watershed is <br /> proposed to be changed from "1 dwelling unit/acre" to "Maximum <br /> density is as permitted by the underlying zoning district. " <br /> Article 6.23.6a1 Residential development is proposed to be subject to a 30% <br /> impervious surface limit, with stormwater detention ponds (BMPs) <br /> required when impervious surface exceeds 12%. <br /> Article 6.23.6a2 Non-residential development is proposed to be subject to an <br /> impervious surface limit of up to 70%, with BMPs required when <br /> impervious surface exceeds 12%. <br /> Article 6.23.10e The minimum stream buffer width for residential developments <br /> with a density greater that one dwelling unit/acre is proposed to be <br /> 100 feet. <br /> The specific text amendments described in this notice are available for review at the Orange <br /> County Planning Department. <br /> All interested citizens are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Public comment will be received <br /> during the public hearing. Following the close of the public hearing, only evidence received in writing <br /> by the date of the Planning Board meeting following the public hearing will be considered by the Board <br /> of Commissioners for decision. <br /> Changes may be made in the advertised proposals which reflect debate, objections and discussion at the <br /> hearing. <br /> Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located <br /> in the Planning and Agricultural Center, 306F Revere Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office <br /> hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call 732-8181 <br /> (Hillsborough), 688-7331 (Durham), 967-9251 (Chapel Hill-Carrboro) or 227-2031 (Mebane/Graham). <br /> Please ask for extension 2575 or 2585. You will be directed to a staff member who will answer your <br /> questions. <br /> Marvin Collins, Planning Director <br /> PUBLISH: November 10, 1993 <br /> November 17, 1993 <br /> 3 <br />