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In response to a question from Commissioner I nsko, Mr . Stanc i 1 indicated that the Rural Buffer boundary line was approximately 3/4 of a mile to the south. Commissioner Halkiotis asked if there was an interest on the part of the owners to talk with the town of Hillsborough about providing water and sewer. Mr. Stancil indicated that he was not able to respond regarding the applicants intent. Ms. Eidenier stated that she agreed with the Planning Staff's recommendation. The Planning Board is working with the Economic Development Commission to develop recommendations for all of the interchanges along I-40 and I-85 . She indicated that they would like to pursue this project without having to decide about a particular property at the same time. Also, during a 1990 meeting between the Board of Commissioners of Hillsborough and Orange County, Mr. Whittiker recommended that this area be supplied with town water and sewer in order that the entire area could be developed. Commissioner Smith indicated that there was a sewer line under the bridge at I-40 and he would like H i l l sborough to provide water and sewer with the county providing fire and police protection . This is something that the town and the county need to discuss further. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Mary Ayers indicated that she was speaking on behalf of Mr. Ayers and Mr. Harris. She stated that the applicants do not wish to withdraw their application at this time. The owners would like the land use to be changed to a transition area so that they could begin to develop on a limited basis. They would like to increase the development of the area at sometime in the future. She indicated that the locational criteria is met by the property. The owners have discussed the water line with OWASA and they indicated that if demand warranted , they would allow tap-ons of 6" or larger. Sewer lines are currently in place within one mile of the property. The soils report states that there are no impediments to development and that the proposed lot arrangements would be feasible for business or commercial use. She mentioned that with the close proximity of I-40 and the high transmission line that runs across the property, residential development does not seem feasible. Ms. Vicki Berry, 3300 Old Chapel Hill Road , spoke on behalf of herself and her sister who owns the property next to the wooded area. She indicated that she opposes this amendment to the Comprehensive Plan . Mr. Homer Davis stated that he owns property in this area. He indicated that he is against this proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that traffic is already a problem and this change would only worsen the situation.