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Conduct the public hearing and acceptpublic, BOCC, and Planning Board comment on the proposed amendments. Refer the matter to the Planning Board with a requestthat a recommendation be returned to theBOCC in time for the September 1, 2015 BOCC regular meeting. Adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 2015 in order to receive and accept the Planning Board's recommendation and anysubmitted written comments. Commissioner Dorosin asked if thebuilding of a THCS is permissible, only if the recipient of the care is related to the landowner. Ashley Moncado said that is correct. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the THCS must be removedfrom the property, once the relativeimproves or moves on to a different living situation. Ashley Moncado said currentlyonly one company makes this type of THCS, and they are built to be temporary. She said the THCS are built out of Virginia, wherethere are almost the samestate regulations as North Carolina. She said the TCHS cost about $100,000, and there is no restriction on the word "temporary," so it could beon a property long term. Commissioner Rich asked if the TCHS remains on a property for manyyears, must it always be inhabited by theailingrelative. Ashley Moncado said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if there appears to be a need for the TCHS in OrangeCounty. Ashley Moncado shesaid no one has gone through the process to be permitted, but there have been inquiries. Commissioner Price asked if a domestic partner would fall under the category of relative, and be able to reside in a TCHS. Ashley said that wouldapply for the familyrelationship. Commissioner Price asked for clarification regardinghow water and sewerwould work. Ashley said the applicant would have to go throughEnvironmental Health to make sure that theirpresent system has the capacity to accommodate this usage. Commissioner Price asked if this would also pertain to the Rural Buffer, and would Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) be involved. Ashley said yes, but properties in the rural buffer on mostly well and septic systems. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier for the Board: To refer the matter to thePlanning Board, with a request that a recommendation be returned to theBOCC in time for the September 1, 2015 BOCC regular meeting. VOTE: Ayes, 5; Nays, 1 (Commissioner Dorosin) Motion Passes Commissioner Dorosin said he likes the idea of the THCS, but he would like for the Board to consider amending the UDO, making such structures more accessible and the regulations less onerous. Commissioner Pelissier said theBOCC could direct the Planning Board to deliberate on thisissue, and to consider other options beforereturning to the Board of County Commissioners with their recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Price seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to adjourn the public hearing until September 1, 2015 in order to receive and accept thePlanning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. 30