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. : <br /> 12 <br /> Commissioner Marshall agreed with Commissioner Willhoit <br /> and added that a substation is an obtrusive use and <br /> impacts are different in every case. She noted that she <br /> felt this is a logical use for which to require a <br /> Special Use Permit. <br /> Mike Parker, Counsel for Piedmont EMC, noted that the <br /> lines leading into the substations at the present time <br /> are all served by wooden poles and not tower structures. <br /> He noted that the proposed amendment would meet the <br /> needs of the power companies for substations in Orange <br /> County. He also noted that the Little River Substation, <br /> the most recently constructed by Piedmont, is an <br /> excellent example of how substations can be constructed <br /> and screened so that they do not interfere with <br /> surrounding communities. He stated that the proposed <br /> amendment is one that has been agreed upon by Piedmont <br /> and the Planning Staff with the aid of the County <br /> Manager and County Attorney. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Marshall to refer this item to the Planning Board for a <br /> recommendation to be brought back to the Board of Commissioners no <br /> sooner than January 3, 1989. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> b. Article 9 - Permitted Signs (Industrial Development <br /> Signs) <br /> The presentation was made by Eddie Kirk. <br /> A proposal was submitted by the Meadowlands to amend <br /> signage requirements in the I-1 Industrial Zone. The <br /> requested changes pertain to signs permitted in the <br /> Major Transportation Corridor, sign setbacks and, square <br /> footage, and the addition of a provision for entrance <br /> signs to industrial developments. <br /> The requests were reviewed by the Planning Staff and <br /> Ordinance Review Committee and recommendations are <br /> provided. <br /> The requested change is to increase the maximum number <br /> of signs allowed in the Major Transportation Corridor <br /> from 2 to 4, or increase the square footage permitted <br /> for directional signs from 4 to 9 square feet. <br /> This increase from 2 to 4 signs in the Major <br /> Transportation Corridor appears to be excessive based on <br /> other ordinances in nearby counties. The increase in <br /> size for directional signs is also excessive Wake County <br /> allows a 4 square foot directional sign and Durham <br />