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3 Amy Jeroloman addressed the additional information that she handed out to the Board. She said, as a committee, they objected to the flex zoning, and an applicant has come to accept this site as a flex land site, and Carrboro has asked all of their boards to provide comments. She said they are worried about density, and would like the help of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) with this campaign. Chair Rich said at the last BOCC meeting she petitioned the Board about this issue, and asked questions about the flex zone. She said Orange County staff was working with Carrboro staff, and will bring back information. She said the BOCC cannot tell the towns what to do; however, the County can provide information and recommendations, but ultimately it is up to the individual towns whose jurisdictions these concerns come to. Deb Rich said they cannot vote for the Board of the Alderman because they are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). She referred to the Bubble sheet, which is at their places, to outline and understand the flex process. She said it is very confusing. Deb Rich said there will not be a site plan on the front end and the density is mixed use, but they do not know what the market will hold. She said it seems to be limited to the County area of about 25 acres. She said she is concerned that people are not aware of this, and they are not noticing people except within 1000 feet. She said this seems like a blank check. Amy Jeroloman said this level of notification works in Carrboro, but not for those living in the County. Commissioner Dorosin clarified that a preliminary draft of ordinance has been done. Deb Rich said yes, and she will share with the BOCC. She said they are going to be meeting every other week, and it is on an ambitious timetable. Commissioner McKee said the BOCC may be able to meet with the Department of Transportation (DOT), and talk to them about trash and traffic on Old NC 86. Deb Rich said a development with that level of density and car impact can only have a negative effect. Commissioner McKee said the traffic mitigation is a DOT issue. Deb Rich said a dedicated turn lane into Morris Grove Elementary School would help, and this property goes right up to the traffic circle. She said they have requested a site visit as some of this land used to be wetlands, but may not be anymore. She said this change has led to changes in the possible density. Commissioner Price said she had hoped to work together again as they have in the past. Deb said no one on the Board of Aldermen (BOA) understands Old NC 86, as none of them live in Hogan Farms. She said she has talked with Hogan Farms residents and they do not feel represented either. • Carrboro Planning Board - unable to attend but sent attached report (Susan Poulton) • Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission - unable to attend but sent attached report (Alice Armstrong) Internal Boards Representative(s) • Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Michael Zuber, Chair Michael Zuber said they make unannounced quarterly visits to adult care communities, and annual visits to family care homes (6 or less beds), and one of their purposes is to foster collaborative relationships with facility administrators and managers. Michael Zuber said they are up to 13 volunteers.