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PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT <br /> Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director <br /> Administration 131 W. Margaret Lane <br /> (919) 245-2575 Suite 201 <br /> (919) 644-3002 (FAX) ORANGE COUNTY P. O. Box 8181 <br /> wwvv.orangecountync.gov NORTH CAROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> o <br /> I` <br /> Nt~IGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING <br /> CAMP CHESTNUT RIDGE <br /> CLASS S SUP FOR CAMP/RETREAT FACILITY <br /> Tuesday, September 25, 2018--6:30-8:00 pm <br /> West Campus Office Building <br /> 131 West Margaret Lane <br /> Meeting Notes <br /> In Attendance: <br /> • Patrick Mallet!, Planner H(Current Planning Staff) <br /> • Tyler Sliger, Planning Tech(Current Planning Staf) <br /> • Nick Jef,j`ries (Applicant/Camp Director) <br /> • Charlie Yokley(Consultant for Applicant) <br /> • Gail Cox(Resident) <br /> • Chester Sykes(Resident) <br /> ■ Brian Harry(Resident) <br /> • Aaron Haworth(Resident) <br /> • Jack Ramsey(Resident) <br /> Staff Introduction/Overview by Pat Mallett: <br /> ■ Staff welcomed attendees to the meeting. <br /> • Staff, explained that the Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) was designed to be an <br /> informal dialogue about the proposed expansion and additional development of the Camp <br /> Chestnut Ridge facility. The NIM allows neighboring; property owners ask questions about the <br /> project outside of the formal,legal constraints of a BOA Public hearing. <br /> • Staff explained that the BOA Public hearing, which is scheduled for November 12, 2018, is a <br /> quasi-judicial process. It is similar to a court proceeding in that evidence is entered into the <br /> record,those giving testimony are sworn in,and hear-say is not admissible. <br /> • Staff briefly reviewed the documents and the requirements for a Class B SUP. <br /> Presentation from Charlie Oakley and Nick Jeffries: <br /> • The Applicant and Consultant reviewed the major elements of the project the history of the camp. <br /> • The neighborhood residents inquired and reviewed the plans as they relate to their homes. They <br /> were in overall support, but asked questions regarding the phasing, the use of the horse pasture <br /> and facility, potential visibility from their properties, timeframe for development and access at <br /> Mt. Willing and Camp Chestnut Ridge Road. Residents along the common property line with the <br /> Low Pressure system also noted that the audible alarm seems to go off sometimes late at night. <br /> NIM Conclusion <br /> • Staff reviewed the next steps in the process and shared contact information. They also noted that <br /> the applicant will revise their plans and make commitments to address the items discussed. <br /> 1329 <br />