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45 <br /> Commissioner Richards said it is a huge piece of land and was wondering why it didn't <br /> come up in a different context. <br /> Jay Smith said it only came up in regard to expansion. He said they didn't look to <br /> accommodate other growth needs but it could be included. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she heard conversation about land acquisition. <br /> Steve Arndt said there is also a veteran's memorial on the property. He said that the <br /> potential for growth it made the most sense to build an addition to the existing building. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee asked if they have seen schematics on possible growth for the <br /> Southern Human Services Center. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes. She said there was a dental clinic that was going to be put <br /> in, but a mobile unit was bought instead. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said there has been discussion of expansion of the Seymour Center as <br /> well. <br /> Commissioner Richards said it seemed like a prime option given its proximity to <br /> transportation. <br /> Chair Bedford said it they had wanted the old growth forest to remain protected but that is <br /> a site for potential affordable senior housing as well. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton thanked Jay Smith for the presentation. She said the Board <br /> makes decisions not only for county facilities, but also for public schools. She said when she <br /> looks at decision-making, she considers all of the capital needs in the county. She said for <br /> strategic planning it is great to have this document. She said her understanding is that it is unique <br /> for counties to provide direct clinical services. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if co-locating Social Services and Health at the Southern <br /> Human Services center was considered. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said it has been a practice of Orange County to have them together <br /> and that is being researched for Hillsborough like in Chapel Hill. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked about the use of Cedar Grove Community Center. <br /> Jay Smith showed a slide of the Cedar Grove Community Center property. <br /> Other Planning Moves <br /> M1 �/ I � fFfF <br /> 9Nf <br /> { <br /> i4 tr <br /> EAC Building 306 Revere Road Cedar Ridge Community Center <br />