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September 1990 Committee begins informational meetings about second phase of study - Rural Orange. Fall 1990 Conceptual Guidelines... adopted by Carrboro Board of Aldermen and recommended for approval by Chapel Hill Planning Board. Chapel Hill Town Council defers action until concerns over alternative sewer system overview addressed (which does not occur until 1994). November 1990 Committee holds informational meetings in rural Townships to discuss next steps and solicit citizen ideas on goals and strategies for Rural Orange. January 1991 Strategies Subcommittee begins work on draft recommendations for Rural Orange, using Rural Buffer report as guide and adding comments from Committee and citizens. April 1991 Committee begins consideration of goals and action strategies. Draft recommendations prepared for community meetings. May 1991 Countywide Citizen Information Session held in Hillsborough. Meeting is facilitated and small groups meet to address basic concepts of draft plan and identify concerns /issues of rural residents. June 1991 Committee discusses draft and revises based on Info Session comments. August - December 1991 In response to issues raised about economic feasibility and carrying capacity, further action is delayed to address issues. Reports prepared on economic feasibility of draft development options, open space tax incentives, and potential buildout analysis of rural areas. February 1992 Final version of reports presented to Committee. Committee begins preparation of revised recommendations. April 1992 Third round of community meetings held to gather comment on revised draft. May -June 1992 Draft of Conceptual Guidelines for Rural Orange prepared and presented to Committee. July- October 1992 In response to issues /concerns, further revisions made to draft. October 22, 1992 Conceptual Guidelines for Rural Orange adopted by Committee, to be forwarded for November public hearing.