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testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well <br />as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. <br />Quasi-judicial hearings and decisions require a 'fair trial standard' including accepting only <br />competent, material, and substantial evidence. Public comments in the form of sworn testimony <br />meeting evidentiary standards can be accepted. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, <br />however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent ' competent, material, and substantial <br />evidence.' <br />Further, the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent <br />material and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the <br />project's compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. <br />Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the <br />submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the specific manner in which the <br />proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. <br />While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an <br />attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal counsel to represent your interests at the <br />Public Hearing. <br />Staff has included a Special Use Permit Fact Sheet to provide additional understanding of <br />the process. Planning staff will provide additional information on the review of SUP applications at <br />the NIM meeting. <br />The NIM has been scheduled as follows: <br />Date: Tuesday January 23, 2018 <br />Time: 7:00 -8:00 p.m. <br />Location: Lower Level — Conference Room Number 004 <br />West Campus Office Building (W.C.O.B.) <br />131 West Margaret Lane <br />Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br />If you have questions, or require additional assistance, please contact a Current Planning <br />staff member at (919) 245 -2575. Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />Patr%bz R. MaUett <br />Patrick R. Mallett <br />Planner II <br />CC: File; Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor; Craig Benedict, Planning Director <br />Enclosures: Vicinity Map for NIM showing build inglparking; <br />Site Assessment; <br />Overall Development Site Plan and Proposal; and <br />Special Use Permit Fact Sheet. <br />67 <br />