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Chatham County the setback for confinement buildings and lagoons is 2 , 500 to 5 , 500 feet from residences . Fortmann reported on actions resulting from the first meeting : 1 ) the Planning Department will determine how many locations in the county are suitable for large livestock operation based on state siting criteria ; and 2 ) Cooperative Extension will prepare a summary of all the state and county requirements in terms of permitting and inspections . The resolution establishing the study committee called for . a final report to the , BOCC by June 1 , 2000 . Fortmann noted , however, that farming representatives have asked to extend that timetable since the study is being done during the busy season . They asked that the next meeting be in October . Fortmann said he would keep the CfE informed of further developments . IV. Approval of March 13 , 2000 Minutes . MOTION : Kohorn made motion to approve the March 13 , 2000 minutes . Seconded by Pratt . VOTE : Unanimous , V . Quarry Expansion Discussion Tucker reported that a member of a concerned citizens group had contacted her and requested that the CfE be made aware of the proposed quarry expansion at Bethel - Hickory Grove Church Road . She asked if members would consider making a statement prior to an upcoming public meeting (April 12 , 2000 ) . Tucker explained that the American Stone Company is in negotiations with OWASA to expand the current quarry operations in Orange County . The quarry is reaching capacity and the company is looking to expand the quarry onto adjacent land owned by OWASA . Upon depletion of the original quarry it became a reservoir, and the same is proposed for the new quarry . Tucker said it would be good to investigate what analyses have been done to determine the best alternative for the meeting water needs for the area . Other topics discussed included the size of the pits , relocating Bethel - Hickory Grove Church Road , and preserving wetland areas . Shaw showed a map of the proposed project expansion . Okun described the area as lying between University Lake and Cane Creek . He explained that University Lake was built at a size much too small to hold the water from its 30 - square - mile drainage area . As a result, much of the water is lost to the system . He noted that drainage area for the much larger Cane Creek Reservoir is also 30 square miles . The abandoned quarry site could provide the additional storage necessary to meet projected needs . DRAFT CFE 4/ 10/00 Minutes Page 3 of 6