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Approved 8/17/11 <br />2 <br />Nancy Baker pointed out a typo under 6.9.10.f.1.a “Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts” 56 <br /> 57 <br />Sam Lasris pointed out that existing language under 6.9.10.f.3.e needs clarification. “All parking spaces shall be visible from 58 <br />the interior of the structures, especially entrances.” 59 <br /> 60 <br />The OUTBoard discussed access management and service roads and how to link internal points within a development. 61 <br /> 62 <br />Dan Barker added that bicycle and pedestrian circulation should be included. 63 <br /> 64 <br />Nancy Baker asked that the OUTBoard members review the materials provided and finish up the review at the next meeting. 65 <br /> 66 <br />Karen Lincoln suggested the Chair/Vice-chair of the OUTBoard arrange to meet with the Chair/Vice-chair of the Planning 67 <br />Board to discuss the role of the OUTBoard regarding transportation topics within the UDO. 68 <br /> 69 <br />The OUTBoard discussed the addition of smaller, electric vehicles and what that may do down the road to the standards, such 70 <br />as reducing space standards for parking, charging stations, and how this may generate new businesses. 71 <br /> 72 <br /> 73 <br />VI. Board Comments/Updates 74 75 <br />Randy Marshall advised that the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Steering Committee had met earlier in the day and 76 <br />reviewed the maps generated from the data collected by NCDOT and hope to hold a public session in September on the 14th. 77 <br /> 78 <br />Karen Lincoln noted that the final plan will go to public hearing after the first of the year and then to the Commissioners for 79 <br />final approval/endorsement. 80 <br /> 81 <br />Karen Lincoln confirmed to the OUTBoard that she is retiring and her last day will be August 31, 2011. She advised that the 82 <br />Planning Director will come to the next OUTBoard meeting to discuss and address any concerns or questions the OUTBoard 83 <br />may have about the transition. She also advised that the Chair/Vice-chair may want to meet with the Planning Director to talk 84 <br />about the Board’s needs and the core of the work. 85 <br /> 86 <br /> 87 <br />VII. Adjournment 88 <br /> 89 <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 90 <br /> 91 <br /> 92 <br /> <br /> _______________________________________________ <br /> Nancy Baker, Chair