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10 <br /> County staff to communicate the Board's preferences to Chapel Hill and Carrboro town <br /> staffs and request feedback regarding reconfiguration of the Headwaters Preserve area <br /> and the Greene Tract conceptual plans from the towns by May 1, 2018. <br /> March 23, 2018 Greene Tract Tour <br /> At the February 20 BOCC meeting, Board members requested a tour of the Greene <br /> Tract. The Orange County Planning and Inspections Department conducted two Greene <br /> Tract tours in order to review and discuss the proposed modified Headwater Preserve <br /> area and conceptual plans. The tour included elected officials, staff, and the public. As <br /> noted below, a community meeting will be scheduled in the future. <br /> April 13, 2018 Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition Meeting <br /> At the February 20 BOCC meeting, Board members identified the need to include the <br /> Rogers Road Neighborhood, affordable housing partners, and the adjacent <br /> communities as the planning process moves forward. The Greene Tract conceptual <br /> plans were presented to the Affordable Housing Coalition on April 13. The staff work <br /> group will continue to work directly with the Affordable Housing Coalition for their input <br /> as the process continues. In addition, the local community was invited to attend the <br /> Greene Tract tours on March 23. <br /> May 22, 2018 Neville Tract Meeting <br /> Providing safe and efficient access has been recognized as a key element in the future <br /> planning of the Greene Tract. Throughout the process, the work group has identified the <br /> need to provide a roadway connection to Eubanks Road which would likely require the <br /> use of the Neville Tract. As a result, staff met with the Orange County Solid Waste <br /> Management Department in May to discuss the possibility of utilizing the Neville Tract to <br /> allow for a future roadway connection. If a roadway easement can be accommodated <br /> on a portion of the Neville Tract, dependent on Solid Waste operations and site design, <br /> the County would be required to request a modification to the existing Special Use <br /> Permit issued in 1997 by the Town of Chapel Hill. Modifications to the existing Special <br /> Use Permit would need to address existing stream buffers, perimeter buffers, and/or <br /> sediment trap design specifications. Additional concerns including soil types, drainage, <br /> and elevations of the Neville Tract may also impact the potential use of the site for a <br /> future roadway. Providing access on the Neville Tract will continue to be explored and <br /> discussed at the next MMC meeting. <br /> Chapel Hill Town Council <br /> The Chapel Hill Town Council considered the Greene Tract item at their June 6 Town <br /> Council meeting. At that time, the Council considered reconfiguration to the Headwaters <br /> Preserve area, preservation of approximately 11 acres for a future elementary school <br /> site, and housing options. Comments from this meeting will be provided at the next <br /> MMC meeting. <br /> Carrboro Alderman <br /> The Carrboro Board of Aldermen will consider the Greene Tract item at their June 12 <br /> meeting. At that meeting, the Board of Aldermen will consider reconfiguration to the <br /> Headwaters Preserve area. <br /> 2 <br />