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BOCC Quarterly Public Hearing, February 27, 2012

Live-tweeting of the February 27, 2012, Orange County quarterly public hearing, a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners and the Planning Board. See the agenda at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/occlerks/120227.htm.

  1. Introduction

  2. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Hello! This is =D live-tweeting the quarterly joint meeting of county commissioners and Planning Board. Tune into #BOCC.
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:05:17
  3. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Tonight's tweets will focus mainly on agenda items related to the economic development districts (EDDs). #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:06:50
  4. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    See tonight's agenda at co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/12022…. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:08:15
  5. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    The EDD items are rezoning plans for Buckhorn and Eno EDDs, big step in county manager Clifton's worrying vision for #econdev. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:15:26
  6. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    For more on Commissioner Clifton's #econdev dystopia, read chapelhillnews.com/2011/03/16/631…. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:19:43

  7. Eno Economic Development District

  8. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Now on item 2: changing zoning and/or land uses for 500 acres in Eno EDD (I-85/US 70 interchange at Durham Co line). #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 16:58:52
  9. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Agreements in place with Durham to extend public water/sewer into Eno EDD, which overlaps Durham urban growth boundary. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:04:56
  10. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Southern edge of Eno EDD to have low-intensity #econdev uses; central/northern areas to have higher-intensity #econdev. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:21:18
  11. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Part 2 of Eno EDD item involves rezoning of about 350 acres. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:23:45
  12. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Area of Eno EDD will eventually be annexed by City of Durham. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:24:39
  13. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Several public comments on Eno EDD concerned with water/sewer extension, Durham annexation, change in residential character. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:34:40
  14. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Robin Jacobs says Eno EDD rezoning plan could place high-intensity uses in Stony Creek Basin resource protection area. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:41:08
  15. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    "What authority will Orange County have to resist the annexation by Durham?" #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:43:46
  16. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Jacobs: This is one of the poorest planning presentations I have seen in past 30 years. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:54:45
  17. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Jacobs: Rushing to do something without preparing it thoroughly and openly is just wrong. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:56:10
  18. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Jacobs: Also important to be clear with people that they will be annexed into Durham eventually, for better or worse. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:57:25
  19. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Yuhasz: Shortsighted not to move forward with Eno EDD planning. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 17:59:47
  20. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Jacobs: Orange Co history to protect natural resources, not degrade them. Do not straddle Stony Creek with industrial uses. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 18:01:53
  21. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    (Apologies for multiple misspellings of Stoney Creek.) #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 18:04:44
  22. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Comr Hemminger: Eno EDD plan is confusing, should be tweaked before referral to Planning Board. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 18:08:29
  23. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    #BOCC votes to delay Eno EDD zoning and land use changes until concerns can be addressed and additional public comment considered.
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 18:10:26

  24. Buckhorn Economic Development District

  25. orangepolitics
    OrangePolitics@orangepolitics
    Agenda item 3 is on zoning changes to 232 acres in Buckhorn EDD. #BOCC
    Mon, Feb 27 2012 18:11:46

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