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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />WORK SESSION ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: September 30, 1999 <br />1 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~. <br />SUBJECT: Update on Mebane/Orange County Planning Coordination <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections <br />PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />Summary (i) <br />See attached (ii) <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592 <br />TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br />Hillsborough 732-8181 <br />Chapel Hill 968-4501 <br />Durham 688-7331 <br />Mebane (336)227-2031 <br />PURPOSE: To receive report on progress of discussions with Mebane regarding joint planning and <br />annexation issues. <br />BACKGROUND: Recent annexations by Mebane has raised concerns by adjacent unincorporated <br />communities such as Hebron that there is need for more communication and coordination <br />concerning land use/zoning decisions. The Hebron community began an incorporation process to <br />protect their lifestyle but rule changes at the state level made the prospect difficult. <br />The goal of interlocal cooperation could be achieved through joint planning so administrative staff <br />have begun a dialogue on the various elements of planning. The meeting dates are noted on the <br />attachment. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): To receive as a report and suggest priorities in the elements of joint <br />planning. <br />