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Hello! This is =D live-tweeting the quarterly joint meeting of county commissioners and Planning Board. Tune into #BOCC.

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:05:17

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:05:17

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Tonight's tweets will focus mainly on agenda items related to the economic development districts (EDDs). #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:06:50

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:06:50

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See tonight's agenda at  http://www.co.orange.nc.us/OCCLERKS/120227.htm ….ncBOCCOCCLERKS/120227.htm. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:08:15

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:08:15

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The EDD items are rezoning plans for Buckhorn and Eno EDDs, big step in county manager Clifton's worrying vision for #econdev. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:15:26

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:15:26

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For more on Commissioner Clifton's #econdev dystopia, read  http://www.chapelhillnews.com/2011/03/16/63112/diversifying-tax-base-is-key-to.html …lneBOCCom/2011/03/16/63112/diversifying-tax-base-is-key-to.html. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:19:43

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:19:43

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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

Tue, Feb 28 2012 00:58:52

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Agreements in place with Durham to extend public water/sewer into Eno EDD, which overlaps Durham urban growth boundary. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:04:56

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:04:56

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Southern edge of Eno EDD to have low-intensity #econdev uses; central/northern areas to have higher-intensity #econdev. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:21:18

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:21:18

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Part 2 of Eno EDD item involves rezoning of about 350 acres. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:23:45

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Area of Eno EDD will eventually be annexed by City of Durham. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:24:39

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:24:39

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Several public comments on Eno EDD concerned with water/sewer extension, Durham annexation, change in residential character. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:34:40

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:34:40

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Robin Jacobs says Eno EDD rezoning plan could place high-intensity uses in Stony Creek Basin resource protection area. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:41:08

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:41:08

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"What authority will Orange County have to resist the annexation by Durham?" #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:43:46

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:43:46

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Comr Jacobs: This is one of the poorest planning presentations I have seen in past 30 years. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:54:45

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Comr Jacobs: Rushing to do something without preparing it thoroughly and openly is just wrong. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:56:10

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Comr Jacobs: Also important to be clear with people that they will be annexed into Durham eventually, for better or worse. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:57:25

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:57:25

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Comr Yuhasz: Shortsighted not to move forward with Eno EDD planning. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 01:59:47

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Comr Jacobs: Orange Co history to protect natural resources, not degrade them. Do not straddle Stony Creek with industrial uses. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:01:53

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(Apologies for multiple misspellings of Stoney Creek.) #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:04:44

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Comr Hemminger: Eno EDD plan is confusing, should be tweaked before referral to Planning Board. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:08:29

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:08:29

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#BOCC votes to delay Eno EDD zoning and land use changes until concerns can be addressed and additional public comment considered.

Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:10:26

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— OrangePolitics (@orangepolitics)Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:10:26

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Agenda item 3 is on zoning changes to 232 acres in Buckhorn EDD. #BOCC

Tue, Feb 28 2012 02:11:46

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