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1_.1 <br />OTHER GENERAL ISSUES OR COMMENTS <br />• Orange County recognizes that Commercial and Industrial Nodes <br />in Cheeks and Cedar Grove Townships will be affected by these <br />watershed minimums. However, the recommended classification <br />for both relevant watersheds would appear to be able to <br />provide for substantial non - residential development, without <br />adversely affecting watershed status or water quality. <br />It should further be noted that a proposed regional transit <br />corridor concept for the Research Triangle Area could be <br />compromised by the lower density of residential development <br />required for a WS -3 watershed. <br />• Orange County recognizes the reservations and concerns of the <br />University of North Carolina about the proposed Jordan Lake <br />WS -IV protected area, which covers much of the "south campus" <br />area. However, since Jordan Lake is a future water supply <br />source for Orange County, Hillsborough, and OWASA, the County <br />is hesitant to recommend relaxing WS -IV standards. <br />On behalf of Orange County, let me thank you again for your <br />diligence and hard work on this complex issue. Orange County <br />supports your efforts to protect North Carolina's drinking water <br />supplies, and requests your considerationof the comments provided <br />herein. If we may provide further information or clarification, <br />please contact our staff. <br />Sincerely, <br />Moses Carey, Jr. <br />Chairman, Orange County Commissioners <br />