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22 <br /> • - <br /> 1 stated that roads are already at capacity and cannot handle an increase in population. <br /> 2 Also, a new school is going into this area. Be asked what criterion was not in <br /> 3 compliance with the Planning Boards' regulations. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 A. T. Carrington of Strayhorn Hills mentioned that Old #10 is a curvy road with a <br /> 6 very dangerous underpass. It will need to be upgraded because it will be the access <br /> 7 into Hillsborough. A new water main will be required for this development. He asked <br /> B who will pay for the water and sewer. Collins indicated that the developer would pay <br /> 9 for extension of water and sewer unless the Town of Hillsborough would share the cost. <br /> 3 <br /> 1 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> 2 <br /> 3 A motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Chairman Carey, to refer <br /> 4 this matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of <br /> 5 Commissioners no sooner than April 3rd. <br /> 6 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br /> 9 4. Zoning Atlas Amendments <br /> 3 a. Z-1-89 Richard Andrews <br /> 1 The presentation was made by Eddie Kirk. In summary, this item is to <br /> receive citizen comment on the proposed rezoning request submitted by Richard Andrews. <br /> 3 The property is located on the north side of NC 54, just east of Morrows Mills Road. <br /> It is known as Lot 127A of Tax Map 26 in Bingham Township. The existing lot contains <br /> 5 2.94 acres and is currently in the AR-Agricultural Residential Zoning District. The <br /> 6 applicant is requesting that 1.92 acres be rezoned to NC-2 - Neighborhood Commercial <br /> 7 District. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 THERE BEING NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING BOARD <br /> 3 <br /> 1 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> 2 <br /> 3 • Greg Shepard of Shepard Design Associates spoke as a representative of the <br /> developer. He stated that the balance of this property shall remain zoned AR to meet <br /> 5 the dimensional requirements of the AR Zone and remain zoned in that way. The <br /> 5 resultant area of 1.92 acres proposed to be zoned will ensure compliance with the <br /> 7 intent of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance in not exceeding the 5.0 acres which is <br /> 3 set as a maximum limitation. In regard to the other criteria as' set forth in section <br /> 3 4.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance, the property is located within the Rural Neighborhood <br /> D Activity Node. The permitted uses within the NC2 zoning classification are designed <br /> 1 to serve the neighborhood population. There are performance standards within the <br /> Ordinance that would ensure that any adverse impact would not go beyond the immediate <br /> 3 space occupied by the building or the boundaries of the property. The subject <br /> property has frontage on Highway 54 which is an arterial as shown on the Land Use <br /> 5 Plan. Confirmation has been received from the Orange County Health Department <br /> 5 approving water and sewage disposal systems on site. The Orange County Sheriff's <br /> 7 Department, Orange Grove Fire Department and Emergency Medical South Orange Rescue <br /> 3 Squad have indicated they could serve the propetty. <br /> Commissioner Hartwell asked if this property was east of White Cross Road and <br /> Shepard indicated that it was west of White Cross on the north side of 54. Located <br /> 2 opposite the P&S Sporting Goods and the north side immediately adjacent to this <br /> 3 property there is a white concrete block building which is presently vacant. The <br /> previous use was Town and. Country Homes. <br /> 5 <br />