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How does this process work? <br />The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) requires SUP applications to go before <br />the Board of Adjustment (BOA) for review and decision. Per UDO Sec. 2.7.8, the Board of Adjustment <br />reviews these applications during a public hearing in a “quasi-judicial” format. <br />“Quasi-judicial” means that the board acts much like a panel of judges. The applicant must <br />demonstrate to the board that the project meets all necessary requirements. The board members hear <br />factual evidence and sworn testimony from the applicant and from opposing parties. Only competent, <br />substantial, and material evidence will be considered. In other words, personal opinions not supported <br />by factual evidence will not be heard. The board then decides to approve or deny the application based <br />on evidence submitted during the hearing. <br />Do I have to attend? <br />You are not required to attend this hearing. However, you will need to attend and offer evidence if you <br />wish to support or oppose this application. The hearing is open to the public, but only citizens with <br />“standing” can offer evidence. Again, that evidence must be competent, substantial, and material. <br />Property owners within 1,000 ft. of the club property have standing. <br />Please note that County regulations and State law do not require parties to hire an attorney for the <br />hearing. However, some people choose to secure counsel since the process is quasi-judicial. <br />When is the hearing? <br />BOA Public Hearing Date Monday, October 14, 2019 <br />Time 7:00 p.m. <br />Location Whitted Building <br />300 W. Tryon Street <br />Room 230 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />Please see the enclosed fact sheet on Special Use Permits and the quasi-judicial process. We have also <br />enclosed a Site Assessment that details the zoning requirements for the property, as well as a vicinity <br />map for the meeting location. You can view the site plan online via this link: <br />https://www.co.orange.nc.us/1722/Current-Interest-Projects <br />If you have questions, please contact a Current Planning staff member at (919) 245-2574. We will be <br />happy to assist. <br />Best Regards, <br /> M. Boyle <br /> Molly Boyle <br /> Planner I <br /> Orange County Planning and Inspections <br />Enclosures: Site Assessment <br />Special Use Permit Fact Sheet <br />Vicinity Map (Meeting Location and Parking) <br />64