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5 P.O. Bcx 17177 Chzpel Hill, NC 27516-7177 (919) 968-2885 P~,X (919) 932-2900 ~.~~r~w.ca.cran.;e.nc.uc/; scycling .''~`, c , y.''La { ~~;'~ Orange Regional Landfill 932-2989 Orange Community Recycling 968-2788 ~~ ~ ~i August 7, 2000 IV1r. Eddie Kirk '~ Orange County Flanning Department 306-F Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re; Class A Special Use Permit Application-Recycling Facility-Johnson Tract Dear Mr. Kirk: In Accordance with your request for additional information, we at~er the following: In support of Section 8.2.1 ofArticle 8-Special Uses •. 8.2.1:b(1)- The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare; if located where proposed and developed and operated accordin~~ to the plan as submitted; The application indicates that the existing recycling area provides a much needed service for the community. The proposed buildings will help to insure the proper operation of the landfill by allowing recycling staff to work in an area protected from the weather. It will also help the County meet the waste reduction goals of 45 percent by 200,1 and 61 percent, by 2006. • 8?.l.b(2)- The use will maintain or enhance the value of the contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property); The application indicates the buildings will improve the operating efficiency of the existing recycling operation and is therefore a public necessity. • 8.2.I.b(3)- The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is tv be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or iln the comprehensive Plan, or, portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County commissioners;