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Uu <br /> The current draft proposal would require a solid waste plan if the cost of the <br /> project is $ 50 , 000 or more , however that would not exclude ordinance <br /> compliance for other situations . A detailed survey of the landfill found that <br /> 60 % of the trips to dump C &D materials were delivered by small pickup <br /> trucks and amounted to 40 % of the landfill volume . A comprehensive plan is <br /> being prepared for handling materials such as land clearing waste , clean <br /> wood waste , metals , dry wall and carpet matting . The need to begin <br /> implementation of various options to manage C&D waste debris for <br /> developers , builders and citizens was noted as important . It was suggested <br /> that some larger contractors may be disposing C&D material out of the <br /> county . <br /> Stancil pointed out the Summary of Recommendations on page three of the <br /> report . Rafalow suggested that a list of vendors be made available to <br /> residents . <br /> CfE members agreed to submit comments on a proposed draft resolution to <br /> staff and requested that a draft come to the CfE in October for finalization <br /> and adoption . <br /> vim " Regional Greenprint" <br /> Stancil noted the plans for a " regional greenprint" proposal , which would tie <br /> together existing plans for protecting open space across the region and <br /> develop new plans where they do not exist . The Triangle Land Conservancy , <br /> Triangle J Council of Governments and the NC Division of Parks and <br /> Recreation are coordinating development of the AA greenprint " . County staff is <br /> participating in the plans for this proposal . <br /> Stancil introduced Ben Hitchings from Triangle J Council of Governments . <br /> Hitchings described the project as addressing green space on a six- county <br /> level : Orange , Chatham , Durham , Wake , Lee and Johnson counties . <br /> According to statistics from Natural Resources Conservation Service there are <br /> approximately 50 acres lost daily to development in the Triangle area of these <br /> six counties . Protecting important natural areas across the region is <br /> becoming urgent . <br /> Hitchings noted the significance of local programs such as the Lands Legacy <br /> program and how they play a leading role in protecting the natural and <br /> recreational areas upon which our communities depend . The intent of the <br /> greenprint is to build on existing plans such as Lands Legacy , where they <br /> exist . The regional council of governments is working with non - profit <br /> DRAFT CFE 9/ 11 /00 Minutes Page 4 of 8 <br /> L :\Carol\CFEMIN\91100cfeFIN AL. doc <br />