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2~ Additionally, such right-of--way issues must be addressed specifically within an ordinance as it pertains to particular uses. I am not creating a subdivision. Therefore, I cannot be asked to comply with an Article of an Ordinance pertaining to another use. Case in point, Letter B on the Agenda tonight, Orange County Zoning Text Amendments....since B&B establishments do not have a specific land use or zoning category within the zoning ordinance, and, as such, must comply with a very broad based Class A Special Use Permit, I suggest that such a discussion of right-of- way issues be addressed within the context of Amendments to Article 8 Special Uses, specifically Rural Guest Establishments. An attempt to enforce such an ambiguous regulation for my special use, at this time, is wrong. It is appazent that my B&B application has provoked a closer look at listed requirements far such use. The last B&B application was 10 years ago. I am happy to see that such review is taking place, albeit a bit late to help my cause. I have spent in excess of $d,000.00 to date in my attempts to comply with all provisions of the Class A Special Use Permit. This investment is risky since final approval is certainly not guazanteed. If the County wishes to foster small business growth a better attempt to lessen the economic impact is wazranted. Furthermore, I have researched the Federal Regulations regazding PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES (36 CFR Part 800) and have included a Table of Contents for your perusal. It is apparent that the Department of the Interior considers National Historic Landmarks to be a high priority. The Dr. Arch Jordan House was listed on the National Register of Historic Properties on August 6, 1998 (see Page 14 of OCBOCC and PB Public Hearing Agenda Item Abstract). In addition, I know that the NCDOT must perform an environmental impact assessment prior to any new construction or change to existing roadway. This assessment includes review of existing watersheds, other natural wetlands, national pazks, wildlife refuges, and historic landmarks, to name a few. All 47.17 acres of farmland, as well as the house proper, is listed on the National Register. NC Highway 57 cannot be altered without due process and I do not abdicate my right-of--way to NCDOT or Orange County without such due process. (8) The special Use Permit shall be valid for a period of six (d) years, at which time it shall be subject tv renewal. RESPONSE: This is reasonable and acceptable. ~L,4NNING ADIKINLSTRATXON RECOMMEIYDATlO1VS (1) Historic Preservation Commission to determine whether the proposed use maintains the historic character of the house and property as requvred in Secion 8.8.24.2b of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance.