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2 <br /> monthly to discuss the geographic area of the study, the parcel development suitability criteria <br /> and mechanisms for feedback on the analysis. <br /> The City of Mebane and Orange County hosted an open house virtual meeting with the public <br /> on November 10, 2020. The meeting was held via Zoom and welcomed guest questions, <br /> comments, and concerns after a short presentation on the overview of the plan. The Mebane <br /> City Council discussed the Buckhorn Area Plan at meetings in December 2020 and in January <br /> of this year. The City Council agreed to take NO action on the Buckhorn Area Plan until <br /> Orange County reviewed the Plan and offered comments. The Orange County BOCC received <br /> a presentation on the Plan at its February 16, 2021 Business Meeting and scheduled this item <br /> for discussion with Mebane City Council. <br /> THE BUCKHORN AREA PLAN (STUDY): <br /> A copy of the full document can be downloaded via the following link: <br /> https://www.ptrc.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=l 0489 <br /> The study uses GIS mapping to determine parcels most suitable for development within the <br /> focus area. The process allows for a technical review of multiple development factors including: <br /> developable acres, preservation areas, mean slope, watershed, sewer infrastructure, water <br /> infrastructure, interstate access, interstate visibility, roadway access, and access to existing rail. <br /> Through the scoring analysis, most suitable parcels and five potential areas for growth are <br /> identified (Attachment A). <br /> Attachments B through E are provided in response to questions and requests from Members of <br /> the Board of Commissioners at the February 16 BOCC Business Meeting. <br /> Cy Stober, Mebane City Development Director, made the following PowerPoint <br /> presentation: <br /> Buckhorn <br /> Area Plan <br /> March 9,2Q2179m <br /> loml Meeting of Mebane City Council <br /> and Board of orange County <br /> (.—isso— <br />