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Oct 08 99 10:43a Huck Tredwa!d (919) 644 -0246 19 2 Planning Director Craig Benedict spoke about site plan regulations, which he feels should adequately address some of the concerns of nearby residents. Karen Lincoln addressed the issue of kcnncis already being allowed in the AR district. (3) Audience Comments: None. A rnuliun was made by Commissioner Halklotts, seconded by Commissioner .Jacobs to refer the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment to the Planning Board for recommendations to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner than September 21, 1999. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. b. Z -03 -99 Ernie McBroom, Cedar Grove Township Planner Jim Hinkley made the presentation, stating that much of what he said about the first rezoning request is relevant to this request. Commissioner Brown requested more information on the property. Mr. Hinkley stated that the property 1s cleared, with access to the north and west, as well as other venues, with subdivisions nearby. There are low -lying wetlands and unusable portions of this property: Planning Board Member Barry Katz asked about the residences in place there now. (1) Audience Comments; Charity Smith, 1015 Saw Mill Road, stated that residents did not want to see their neighborhood turned Into a city. 'She suggested landscaping and recycling. Robin Clark, 003 Saw Mill Road, asked about the amount of land to be rezoned. Margaret Barry, 800 Saw Mill Road, stated that she lives across from this proposed rezoning and that she would not like to see anything change this residential area. She further stated that neighbors are concerned as to what will be placed on the property. Robin Clark asked as to what type of notification for the rezoning had been given. Planner Jim Hinkley stated that everyone who resided within 500 feet of the rezoning area was notified. Planning Director Craig Benedict verified this procedure. Margaret Barry stated that she did not receive a letter and a follow -up is to be conducted.to ascertain why she did not receive notification. A motion was made by Commissioner Halklotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to refer this proposed Zoning Atlas amendment to the Planning Board for recommendations to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner than September 21. 1999. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. I Orange County Zoning Ordinanr„ p TAXt Amendments a. ' Amendments Related to Child Care Facility Provisions (1) Article 4, Section 4.3 Permitted Use Table; (2) Article 6, Section 6.27 Large Day Care Homes; (3) Article 8, Section 8.8.16 Day Care Facility; (4) . Article 22 Definitions. Planner'Jim Hinkley presented these text amendments. Commissioner Jacobs had several questions as to the amendments. Manager Link asked Planner Hinkley to consult with Marti Pryor -Cook and ensure the language is consistent and correct. Planning Board Member Onie Lea also had questions as to the amendments. Planning Board Member Karen Barrows questioned what the terminology was for someone who Is taken care of less than four (4) hours per day. County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill spoke regarding the definitions of daycare. Planning Board Member Howard McAdams asked how many nonconforming day care centers we would have if these regulations were approved. Planner Hinkley stated that those day care centers are certified by the state, so there would be none.