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testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well <br /> as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. <br /> Quasi-judicial hearings and decisions require a `fair trial standard' including accepting only <br /> competent, material, and substantial evidence. Public comments in the form of sworn testimony <br /> that meets evidentiary standards can be accepted. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, <br /> however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent 'competent, material, and substantial <br /> evidence'. <br /> While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an <br /> attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal counsel to represent your interests at the <br /> Public Hearing. <br /> Further, the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent <br /> material, and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the <br /> project's compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the UDO. <br /> Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also through the <br /> submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the specific manner in which the <br /> proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. <br /> Staff has included a Special Use Permit Fact Sheet to provide additional understanding of <br /> the process. <br /> Planning staff will provide additional information on the review of SLIP applications at the <br /> NIM meeting. <br /> The NIM has been scheduled as follows: <br /> Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 <br /> Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. <br /> Location: Lower Level— Conference Room Number 4 <br /> West Campus Office Building (W.C.O.B.) <br /> 131 West Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 <br /> If you have questions, or require additional assistance, please contact a Current Planning <br /> staff member at (919) 245-2575. Thank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Paty�ck R. mn� <br /> AA- <br /> Patrick R. Malle <br /> Planner 11 <br /> CC: File; Michael D. Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor <br /> Enclosures: Vicinity Map for NIM showing building/parking; <br /> Map of the Subject Property; <br /> Overall Site Plan; and <br /> Special Use Permit Fact Sheet. <br /> 332 <br />