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24 <br /> Justin Chandler, applicant, addressed the Board. He said he lives on the proposed lot <br /> being subdivided. He said that the OCS raceway has been an area of concern and that it was <br /> assigned a to small area task force. He said that since purchasing the property he has cleaned it <br /> and is trying to make it as appealing as possible. He said that he would like to provide a vital <br /> service to the community that is low impact, quiet, and clean. He said upon approval, he would <br /> like to decommission the raceway and make it a better use for all in the community. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked how long does the paved area need to be. <br /> Ashley Moncado said 70 feet and that is based on NCDOT guidelines. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked how many employees will be hired. <br /> Justin Chandler said it would just be himself. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked where bathroom facilities would be. <br /> Justin Chandler said it will be within the office. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked if he could point it out on the map. <br /> Justin Chandler showed the Board the location on the map. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked what will happen to the cart track. <br /> Justin Chandler said it will be decommissioned. He said he cleaned up the dilapidated <br /> structures, removed 1300 stockcar tires, and took down fencing. He said that he has made as <br /> much improvement as he could. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked what he sees for the future. <br /> Justin Chandler said he would like for it to be a nice pasture. <br /> Slide #10 <br /> Public Notification <br /> ■ Notices were mailed via first class mail to property owners within <br /> 1,000 ft. of the subject parcel on May 19, 2025. <br /> ■ Signs posted the subject parcel on May 19, 2025. <br /> ■ Legal Ad published on May 21, 2025 and May 28, 2025. <br /> ■ Application information has also been posted on the Planning <br /> Department's "Active Development" webpage. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br />