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be completed even if staff is the originator of the proposal . <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENT <br /> Mr. Robert Efland, a resident of this area, indicated that he <br /> would like to have more information about neo-traditional overlay <br /> zoning. He indicated that he wanted to know if changing to this <br /> neo-traditional overlay would cause him to lose any of his rights <br /> as a property owner. He indicated that unless the sewer line was <br /> extended east, the property would not be suitable for commercial <br /> development. <br /> Ms. Marilyn Liner spoke in opposition to this proposal . She <br /> indicated that she would like to have the meaning of the term <br /> "affordable housing" properly defined . She indicated that the <br /> citizens of Efland would not be willing to have trailer parks, <br /> projects or certain types of apartment complexes. She also <br /> indicated that the Habitat for Humanity project did not receive <br /> widespread approval from the committee. Sidewalks for the citizens <br /> to get to the post office and stores was agreed upon, however, they <br /> were against recreational walking areas. Lastly , a mess was left <br /> on McGowan Creek by the company who worked on the Efland sewer <br /> line. Hopefully, whoever does the second phase of this project <br /> will do a better job. Commissioner Halkiotis requested that the <br /> Manager have the county engineer review the area of the creek where <br /> the materials were left and supervise having that clean-up project <br /> completed. <br /> Mr. William Brooks, a resident of Efland, indicated that he <br /> is opposed to businesses being allowed to locate in this area. He <br /> would like for it to remain residential . <br /> Mr. Michael Efland, a resident of Efland , indicated that he <br /> is opposed to changing the zoning of this area. He mentioned that <br /> all services are available within 5 miles of Efland and he sees no <br /> need to have most services any closer. <br /> Mr. Van Anderson, a property owner, spoke in opposition to <br /> rezoning this property. He stated that he lives in Durham and will <br /> be moving to Efland in the near future and hopes that it will <br /> remain residential . <br /> Commissioner Willhoit requested that a report be made on the <br /> sewer capacity for the proposed plan . He questions if it will be <br /> adequate to serve economic development activities. <br /> Commissioner Insko questioned the feasibility of providing <br /> urban service to an area which is unincorporated and unable to pay <br /> for the services. <br /> Mr. Link stated that the question of density should directly <br /> relate to the viability of extending the sewer line. The first <br /> phase of the sewer line was extended , using grant money, and based <br /> on public health reasons as well as economic development reasons. <br />