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2 the eastern side of the right-of-way to NCDOT or Orange County prior to commencing operation. . • Applicant considers right-of--way dedication requirement too rigorous for three-room guest establishment and stated that it should not be a condition of approval of the SUP. (Applicant's responses to all eight conditions are enclosed as an attachment) Information/Issues at the Plannin Board Meetin on Jul 11 2001 • The solar light recommendation at the Public Hearing was discussed at the Planning Board meeting. The Planning Board recommended eliminating the solar lighting requirement based on limited, unreliable technology existing at this time. (Condition # 6) • The'Planning Board recommended eliminating the fee simple right-of--way dedication condition. (Condition # 7) • The Land Use Buffer requirement along NC Hwy 57. • Planning Board recommended that the Planning Director consider a complete waiver of the landscape requirement instead of a partial waiver, as provided for in Section 12.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Dev to ment Pro Schedule Actio 1) Public Hearing on May 29, 2001. • Historic Preservation Commission reviewed Special Use Permit on June 27, 2001 and determined that proposed use maintains the historic character of the house and property as required in Section 8.8.24.2 b) of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. 2) Planning Board voted (10-0) to approve the Class A Special Use Permit on July 11, 2001, eliminating conditions #6 and #7 as shown on the Planning Board recommendation. 3) BOCC to make final decision. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact is associated with this decision. RECOMMENDATION(S): Administration. Re~ommendatioR: The Administration recommends approval of the Class A Special Use Permit in accordance with the attached Administration Resolution. (See Page 31) (The three issues that were raised at the Planning Board meeting have been addressed in the following manner. 1) The Administration recommends retaining the solar-powered light requirement far the en#rence sign, 2) deleting the fee simple dedication of right-of-way, and 3) the Planning Director agrees to waive the standard land use buffer requirement along NC Hwy 57. The Planning Director, furthermore, encourages the maintenance and eventual replanting of the existing oaks in front of the house to ensure the site's future rural character.)