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27 <br /> Slide #18 <br /> �1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Questions? <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to open <br /> the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> Laura Streitfeld asked the board not to approve the amendments, arguing they should wait <br /> until after completing the 2050 land use plan. She expressed concern that reducing setbacks and <br /> changing impervious calculations could pose public risks and decrease water quality protections <br /> around Lake Orange, which experienced flooding during Tropical Storm Helene. She stated the <br /> amendments were inconsistent with several 2030 comprehensive plan principles and the 2025 <br /> strategic plan's environmental protection goals. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Chair Bedford, to approve the <br /> Statement of Approval and Consistency(Attachment 1)and the proposed UDO TextAmendments <br /> (Attachment 2). <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Chapel Hill Transit FY26 Q2 Annual Work Program Amendments for Transit <br /> This item was removed from the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. <br /> b. Discussion of Closed Session Timing/Location on Board Meeting Agendas <br /> The Board continued discussion on the timing/location of Closed Sessions on Board meeting <br /> agendas. <br />