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43 <br /> said that this use is in line with supporting the Rural Buffer. She said this keeps a local business <br /> local and out of people's backyards. She said she thinks it is an appropriate use. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said this was not changing the Rural Buffer and it is an appropriate <br /> use. She said that she had been concerned about the access road, but they came to an <br /> agreement with the county for what happens afterwards. She said she was in favor of the <br /> application. <br /> Commissioner Richards said it does not say they cannot develop in the Rural Buffer and <br /> that there are very specific things that can be done in the Rural Buffer. She said this does not <br /> change the boundaries, and the amendment is clear of what can and cannot be done. <br /> Commissioner McKee said this type of application from a small business is something that <br /> the Board has been open about supporting. He said it does not change the Rural Buffer. He said <br /> the Rural Buffer was not unanimously popular with the farming community. He said that this does <br /> not infringe on property rights. He said this came out of the Planning Board with unanimous <br /> support. He said the chippers that are used in grinding operations are the size of tractor and <br /> trailer trucks. He said that is not what will be here. He said the applicant will be collecting, <br /> combining, and shipping out. He said they should be open to operations that align with the intent <br /> of the Rural Buffer. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she is familiar with the Treeist company's work. She said <br /> that she agrees with her colleagues, and it aligns with the intent of the Rural Buffer. She said she <br /> is not concerned that they will end up with fast food in this area. She said that one of the unique <br /> things about Orange County are all of the trees and supporting them is vital. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she was supportive of the proposal. She said she was <br /> happy to hear that it would not create noise issues for neighbors. She said she is happy about <br /> the jobs the business is providing to the community. She said that she is happy that it is consistent <br /> with the intentions of the Rural Buffer. <br /> Chair Bedford said they did receive comments from the Town of Chapel Hill. She said she <br /> is happy if they do their recreational training on their property and not the county's. She said the <br /> Town of Carrboro did not reply and there is no further need to consult with another entity at this <br /> point. She said she listened to the link with the noise test and there could not be a better location <br /> for this operation. She said that if the water is not drinkable, bottled can be done for the personnel. <br /> She said that is manageable. She said it should not be a problem to do septic on site. She said <br /> she was pleased to put the 10 acres to good quality work. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said one part of confusion is that they are changing the zoning from <br /> Rural Buffer to something else. She said that the Planning Director explained that there is the <br /> Rural Buffer, then there is the Rural Buffer Zone. She said that the zone will be changed but the <br /> Rural Buffer itself stays unchanged and intact. <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to <br /> approve the Statement of Consistency and Zoning Atlas Amendments. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> None. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br />