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c <br />B. Leave recommended classifications as are. <br />C. Consider a possible "split classification" for Haw Creek, if possible. <br />8. SLIDING SCALES FOR IMPERVIOUS SURFACES <br />(UNIVERSITY LAKE) <br />Issue <br />As mentioned earlier, University Lake watershed has special protection measures that differ from <br />the adopted state minimum rules. One of these measures is a sliding scale for impervious surface <br />limits based on lot size. Some of the proposed impervious surfaces appear to be less restrictive <br />than those proposed by the state. One question that needs to be answered by the state is whether <br />or not a "sliding- scale" approach could be used on a watershed basis. <br />Possible AlternafiM <br />A. Revise ordinances to reflect state minimum flat rate. <br />B. Request, on August 15, that the EMC consider using a sliding scale for impervious <br />surfaces similar to that used in University Lake. <br />9. UNC CONCERNS ON CAMPUS Il"LICATIONS <br />(JORDAN LAKE) <br />Iss <br />The University of North Carolina campus (in Chapel Hill jurisdiction) is concerned about <br />impervious surface limits that might be applied in the south campus area which falls within the <br />Jordan Lake protected area. <br />Possible_ Alternatives <br />A. Take advocacy role on UNC behalf on August 15? <br />B. Take no action (out of county jurisdiction). <br />70 <br />