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20 1 She said as the county modernizes, it is important to take care of the people who have lived 2 there for generations. 3 Commissioner Fowler asked if Mebane annexed them, would they have to provide water 4 and sewer. She asked if that was discussed with Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA). 5 Craig Benedict said no, once an area is annexed, it falls out of the Water and Sewer 6 Management Boundary Plan Agreement (WASMBPA) and into the city's jurisdiction. 7 Commissioner Fowler asked if it prevented development since OWASA does not have 8 lines that go out that far. 9 Craig Benedict said the WASMBPA maps were not for primary service but for crisis 10 response. He said that the future land use map was created to show who was responsible for 11 responding to water and sewer crises. He said that if Mebane decides to extend water and 12 sewer to the areas outside of the zones then they do not have to ask OWASA. 13 Chair Price referred to slide #8 and asked if there was any development in area 2. 14 Steve Brantley said that any property that is not in purple or lavender on the map is off 15 limits to him to market. 16 Craig Benedict referred to slide #3 and said that area in question, in green on the map, 17 is an agricultural designation. He referred to an area on the map that is near a resource 18 protection area but could be considered for development if there was a land use change and 19 water and sewer change. He said this is something the commissioners could consider in the 20 future. 21 Chair Price asked what would happen if a private landowner wanted to make the 22 changes rather than the commissioners. 23 Craig Benedict said that would require a land use change and a water and sewer 24 boundary use change. He said if it is a very large parcel, it could also require the involvement of 25 the state. 26 Steve Brantley said that area has a lot of potential for economic development due to 27 utilities and proximity to transportation. He said that it is owned largely by one single landowner. 28 Craig Benedict noted that the critical boundary was tweaked in 2010 and it extended 29 north of the interstate, and they were able to modify the boundary. He said that there is area in 30 blue that includes that change. 31 Commissioner McKee said the companies currently expanding in this area will generate 32 $3 million in property revenue. He said the jobs they are providing give benefits which are life 33 changing. He said the revenue can offset the cost of county services. 34 Commissioner Richards said these EDDs are the result of planning 30-40 years ago. 35 She asked what the plan is for the future. She said she is interested in balanced development 36 that supports safety net programs. She said she is concerned about what is next. 37 Commissioner Bedford referred to slide #8. She said there is an area north of interstate 38 40 that needs water and sewer to be viable for economic development. She wondered if the 39 county should move forward with that project. 40 Craig Benedict said the next project on the list is to begin designing the extension of 41 water and sewer into the area. 42 Commissioner Greene said she agreed with Commissioner Bedford's comments. She 43 asked when the county should have another joint meeting with Mebane. She said properties 44 south of West Ten Road requested annexation and then the county lost control of land use 45 designation. She said she would like to have an agreement with Mebane about what they think 46 about development below West Ten Road. She said that Mebane seems interested in 47 continuing that conversation. 48 Commissioner Hamilton said she would appreciate seeing the return on investment. She 49 said there may be other types of businesses that may bring higher wage jobs or other benefits. 50 She said she would like to know if the county can indicate the types of businesses they are 51 interested in to preserve the quality of life. She said that it is important to protect natural