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z Hoard of Directors also expressed concerns about the effect of the proposed project on the quality of Cane Creek and University Lake reservoirs. The Hoard of Commissioners held the public hearing open until comments were received from the Towns of Chapel Hill and.C.arrboro. During this period, additional written comment from citizens was also received. At its February 11, 1991 meeting, the Carrboro Hoard of Aldermen considered the proposed project and adopted a resolution opposing the project. The Town of Chapel Hill, through its Planning Director, informed the County staff that the Town would have no comment on the project. Written comments were also received from the Bingham Township Advisory Council and 18 citizens. At its February 19, 1991 meeting, the Hoard of Commissioners closed the public hearing and asked the staff to draft a letter to NCDOT which indicated: 1. That Orange County had conducted a public hearing to receive comment on the feasibility study; 2. That copies of comments received at the hearing were being provided for NCDOT's consideration: 3. That, based on the comments, the Board of Commissioners could find no compelling reason for the project and requested that it be removed from the 1991 -97 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and 4. That needed road improvements be included in the TIP in place of the NC 54 project. A draft letter as well as a list of highway improvement projects has been prepared for the Board's consideration. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the Chair be authorized to sign the letter to the N.C. Department of Transportation, following its approval by the Hoard and the selection of highway improvement projects for inclusion in the 1991 -97 Transportation Improvement Program. f.