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3 <br /> 1 request an update on what funding, if any, the County has allotted to the Twin Creeks Parks <br /> 2 and the completion of the connector road. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Amy Jeroloman addressed the additional information that she handed out to the Board. <br /> 5 She said, as a committee, they objected to the flex zoning, and an applicant has come to <br /> 6 accept this site as a flex land site, and Carrboro has asked all of their boards to provide <br /> 7 comments. She said they are worried about density, and would like the help of the Board of <br /> 8 County Commissioners (BOCC) with this campaign. <br /> 9 Chair Rich said at the last BOCC meeting she petitioned the Board about this issue, and <br /> 10 asked questions about the flex zone. She said Orange County staff was working with Carrboro <br /> 11 staff, and will bring back information. She said the BOCC cannot tell the towns what to do; <br /> 12 however, the County can provide information and recommendations, but ultimately it is up to <br /> 13 the individual towns whose jurisdictions these concerns come to. <br /> 14 Deb Rich said they cannot vote for the Board of the Alderman because they are in the <br /> 15 extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). She referred to the Bubble sheet, which is at their places, to <br /> 16 outline and understand the flex process. She said it is very confusing. <br /> 17 Deb Rich said there will not be a site plan on the front end and the density is mixed use, <br /> 18 but they do not know what the market will hold. She said it seems to be limited to the County <br /> 19 area of about 25 acres. She said she is concerned that people are not aware of this, and they <br /> 20 are not noticing people except within 1000 feet. She said this seems like a blank check. <br /> 21 Amy Jeroloman said this level of notification works in Carrboro, but not for those living in <br /> 22 the County. <br /> 23 Commissioner Dorosin clarified that a preliminary draft of ordinance has been done. <br /> 24 Deb Rich said yes, and she will share with the BOCC. She said they are going to be <br /> 25 meeting every other week, and it is on an ambitious timetable. <br /> 26 Commissioner McKee said the BOCC may be able to meet with the Department of <br /> 27 Transportation (DOT), and talk to them about trash and traffic on Old NC 86. <br /> 28 Deb Rich said a development with that level of density and car impact can only have a <br /> 29 negative effect. <br /> 30 Commissioner McKee said the traffic mitigation is a DOT issue. <br /> 31 Deb Rich said a dedicated turn lane into Morris Grove Elementary School would help, <br /> 32 and this property goes right up to the traffic circle. She said they have requested a site visit as <br /> 33 some of this land used to be wetlands, but may not be anymore. She said this change has led <br /> 34 to changes in the possible density. <br /> 35 Commissioner Price said she had hoped to work together again as they have in the <br /> 36 past. <br /> 37 Deb said no one on the Board of Aldermen (BOA) understands Old NC 86, as none of <br /> 38 them live in Hogan Farms. She said she has talked with Hogan Farms residents and they do <br /> 39 not feel represented either. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 • Carrboro Planning Board - unable to attend but sent attached report (Susan Poulton) <br /> 42 <br /> 43 • Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission - unable to attend but <br /> 44 sent attached report (Alice Armstrong) <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Internal Boards Representative(s) <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Michael Zuber, Chair <br />