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5 Commissioner Willhoit stated that it is clear that growth has outstripped resources. There is a need to address that issue. He, indicated that he was gratified to hear support for increased taxes as an alternative to the impact fee. Mr. Collins and Commissioner Halkiotis indicated that Mr. Radway would be contacted for further discussion on the statistics he presented. In response to a suggestion from Commissioner Halkiotis, Commissioner Willhoit indicated that the County has previously tried to tax the University facilities and the Court system declared it unlawful. Commissioners Insko and Gordon both indicated that there is a need to research innovative ways to increase revenue. It'was also suggested that the number of new homes which are being sold to buyers who are already Orange County residents be reflected in the statistics. Planning Board Chair Carol Cantrell indicated that she has lived here since 1976 and is actively involved in the schools as a teacher. For as long as she can remember the Chapel Hill - Carrboro School System has exceeded their student projections. She feels the County needs to plan for this growth. Commissioner Gordon stated that the school needs have been documented and already exist. Mr. Radway's information needs to be reviewed. She noted that documentation at the end of the technical report on impact fees shows that what residents pay on taxes is less than the value of the county services they receive. Several comments were made which suggested the Planning Board consider capping the fee, as well as, give very serious consideration to whether or not this is an appropriate fee. A motion was made by Commissioner Znsko, seconded by Commissioner Gordon, to refer this item to the Planning Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS a. Z -2 -92 P AND S SPORTING GOODS, INC. - ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT This item was presented by Planner Emily Cameron. The property in question is located on the south side of NC highway 54 between Morrow Mill Road (SR 1958) and Orange Grove Road (SR 1006). The total area proposed for rezoning contains 3.98 acres and is described as part of Lot 28 Tax Map 26 in Bingham Township. The current zoning is Agricultural Residential. The proposed zoning districts are Local commercial -1 for 2.06 acres and Neighborhood Commercial -2 for 1.92 acres. In the adopted Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the property is designated Agricultural Residential and Rural Neighborhood Activity Node. The proposed rezoning will maximize the five -acre allotments of NC -2 and LC -1 zoning at this activity node. Each of the proposed zoning lots will have direct access to NC Highway 54, an arterial. Each lot also has suitable area for ground absorption sewage treatment as proposed by Orange County Environmental Health. Adjacent property to the south and west is undeveloped and zoned Agricultural