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John Harris: I'd like to answer that, because I deal with this all the time. Yes, from the right-of- way to the house is the homeowner's responsibility. These service lines are the copper pipe, usually rated up to 150-200 pounds per square inch, and should not cause a break. There is a three-inch line being fed from two directions and that will increase consistency and the pressure a little bit, but not enough to break the water line. Chair Jacobs: I think that the Commissioners are keenly aware of the shortage of affordable housing and people are certainly great advocates of affordable housing. But I also would point out that we try and disaggregate the numbers because the average price of the housing in Orange County includes the housing in Chapel Hill. If you took a millionaire and a County Commissioner and average their salaries, it would make $500,007 per year. That's a little bit misleading. In the rural parts of Orange County, it may still be expensive, but it's not approaching that average. Probably a mean number would be more accurate. We actually have numbers in housing reports that that disaggregate the numbers. Of course, a major reason we don't have more low-cost housing is developers can sell high-cost housing, so they don't need to do this. So, there are two sides to this coin and certainly you are to be commended for approaching this from the private sector. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to refer this matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation back no later than November 5, 2008 and to adjourn this public hearing until that time. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Robert Davis: I think that the date would conflict with us having the minutes available from the Planning Board, because they're going to get it in October. We wouldn't be able to get this to you with approved minutes at your November 5th meeting. The second meeting in November was the one we were targeting. Commissioner Carey amended the motion to have this come back to the Board of County Commissioners on November 18th and to keep the public hearing open until that date. Commissioner Foushee seconded. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Phase II: Third and final Public Hearing held during the Comprehensive Plan update process. The last Public Hearing was held on May 19, 2008 to introduce and receive public comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. The Board of County Commissioners scheduled this additional Public Hearing on the draft Plan to provide additional time for the public to review the document and prepare comments. Comprehensive Planning Supervisor Tom Alfieri said that this is actually the second public hearing being held on the draft Comprehensive Plan. He made a PowerPoint presentation. Presentation Overview • Purpose and Scope of Draft Plan • Process and Timetable • Roles/Who has been involved • Consultant's general tasks