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�l <br /> Page 2 of 3 Randy Herman <br /> am currently an associate with The Banks Law Firm in Durham. I was previously with Moore& <br /> Alphin in Raleigh. In both positions, my practice is almost entirely real estate,including title work <br /> and quasi-judicial proceedings. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? <br /> As a real estate and land use attorney, I have represented both builders and developers seeking <br /> variances and environmental groups opposing them. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board,and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> The primary responsibility of the board is to apply the appropriate ordinances to determine if <br /> applicants have met presented appropriate evidence for their application to be granted. But in <br /> the larger sense, I see Boards of Adjustment as akin to the old Courts of Equity.they provide <br /> equitable relief from the strict letter of the development ordinance for uses that are non- <br /> conforming in a minor way.They also serve the general principal that landowners should be free <br /> to use their property as long as their use does not adversely impact their neighbors or the <br /> community. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> Allowing growth and development in a responsible way while avoiding sprawl. Orange County is <br /> a desirable place to live and is positioned for extensive growth whether it wants it or not.The key <br /> is to control that growth in a beneficial way without cutting it off entirely. <br /> What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> This begins with the specific ordinances governing the various permits and variances,which <br /> must be followed. But for matters within its discretion,the Board of Adjustment should guide <br /> growth by approving land use when possible, but only if it does not adversely impact other <br /> residents and the community. <br /> How would you,as a member of the Planning Board,contribute to the implementation of <br /> the Board of Commissioners'adopted Goals and Priorities? <br /> By granting approvals where they are warranted and denying them where they are not, I would <br /> support the policies of the Board of Commissioners as expressed in the LIDO and other related <br /> ordinances. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Application Date: 1/25/2017 <br /> Background,education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I am areal estate attorney with experience searching title and performing closings in Orange <br /> County and elsewhere. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> To apply my training and experience for the benefit of the community. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> I own real property located in Orange County. I also represent and have represented clients that <br /> own real property located in Orange County.To my knowledge, I do not currently have any <br /> clients that are appealing or intend to appeal any tax matters. <br /> Other Comments: <br />