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PAGE 4 Planner David Stancil gave an update of their activities. Responding to a directive from the Board of Commissioners about the feasibility of a public hearing for some or all of the rural character strategies, the Committee determined that two public hearings will be necessary because the Rural Buffer strategies will require a Joint Public Hearing with the Towns. He suggested that this public hearing be held for the specific purpose of considering amendments to the Joint Planning Agreement and Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan that would be mandated by the RCSC's Conceptual Guidelines for the Rural Boundary. There could also be a separate Orange County Public Hearing on strategies for other areas. The study committee recommends that the RB strategies and accompanying Land Use amendment to the Land Use Plan be taken to public hearing in mid June and that the remainder of the County strategies be addressed in the fall. Clint Burklin, Chair of the Rural Character Committee, asked that the Commissioners restate their support for addressing the entire county and providing the additional time required to meet with citizen groups to gain their support. Commissioner Marshall stated her support for considering the Rural Buffer strategies first and considering the remainder of the strategies for the entire County at a later time. The Commissioners spoke in support of the process followed in recent months by this Committee and expressed the importance of proceeding with this process. Mr. Chockley spoke as a representative of the Cedar Grove area. He asked that an extension of time be given the Rural Character committee to resolve identified problems in the rural areas of the County. Mr. Victor Tripp expressed concern about the availability of affordable housing. He asked that no further restrictions be placed on the land so the rising cost in housing will come to a slowdown. D. PUBLIC RELATIONS /PUBLIC INFORMATION - PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPT, Planning Director Marvin Collins presented an update on initiatives taken by the Planning & Inspections Department to enhance public relations and improve the quality of service provided to citizens. They have worked hard at improving communications and the physical working environment. A copy of this report is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Collins commended his staff for these new initiatives and stressed his commitment to continue to improve public relations on all levels. E. LOCAL GOVERNMENT VIDEO TAPE = TABLED X. ITEMS FOR DECISION = REGULAR AGENDA A. WORK PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SENIOR CENTER SPACE IN CHAPEL HILL Betty Landsberger, Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging, briefly described the work plan for establishing the need for an additional Senior Center in Chapel Hill. At the County Commissioners' 1990 -91 Goals /Objectives Retreat in January, they adopted the goal to determine the need for additional space in Chapel Hill for a senior citizens center. In response to this goal, the Department on Aging and the Aging Board worked together to formulate a work plan. She noted that it has been recognized that growth in the number of older citizens in Chapel Hill and throughout the entire County increases on a daily basis. Another point she made was that the older population is becoming more diverse all the time. There are a lot of people who are high energy and capable people who are working through the RSVP Program. The work plan proposes a joint Town of Chapel Hill and County Task Force and a plan of action with both a short term and long term objective. Commissioner Marshall suggested that since the goal is to meet the needs of the urban population, the Carrboro Town Board and the Carrboro Parks and Recreation