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6 <br />eastern boundary to allow access to the railroad. This would provide for a much more usable <br />acreage and development flexibility. <br />Modified 100' Buffer <br />Attachment 4 offers a modified 100' buffer that would eliminate the requirement for a buffer <br />between adjacent landfill owned property and also allow access to the railroad. This alternative <br />would reduce buffer acreage to 14.09 acres (23.5%) and seems to balance the need for buffers. <br />between adjoining private properties and maximizing use of the 60 acre site. Due to restrictions of <br />the Neville Tract SUP governing use of the property, the entire Neville Tract is effectively a buffer. <br />Railroad Issue <br />We have not researched the technical aspects of if and how a rail spur could be brought into the <br />site for possible future use. It should be noted that the .railroad itself includes a 100' easement <br />that for practical purposes, acts as a buffer on the eastern boundary. <br />3. Conclusion <br />We are prepared to proceed with the surveys at BOCC direction. We are ready to answer <br />questions or provide additional information as necessary. <br />Should the BOCC wish to request that the Chapel Hill Town Council reconsider the specific 60 <br />acres to be transferred to County ownership or the adopted buffers for the new zoning district, we <br />would suggest a letter from the Chair to the Mayor proposing alternative buffer requirements in <br />this zone, including a justification for the request. <br />