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March 26, 2002 Page 318 Amtrak Station Mr. Legg presented a status report on the new Amtrak Station in Kannapolis. Architects are working on the design of the project, which is expected to go out for bid next year. Public input is being received concerning the use of some of the space in the facility. He thanked the Board for the County's financial support of that project. Leadership Forum Ms. Woodford invited the Board of Commissioners and Kannapolis City Council to.participate in a Focus Forum for elected officials on April 16 at the NorthEast Medical Center. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Unified Development Ordinance Councilman Geathers introduced discussion concerning the need for the County to grant extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of at least one mile to the City or for the County to adopt the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). He stated this would help prevent problems in those areas that are annexed by the City. Mr. Legg reviewed the importance of ETJ areas for development of infrastructure such as curb, gutter, and sidewalks and for growth management. The Board discussed concerns regarding the UDO regulations that have been put into place by the local municipalities and indicated that it is not likely the County will adopt the UDO. Also, Board members expressed opposition to the granting of ETJ, stating that persons living within the ETJ do not have the right to vote for City officials. As a compromise, Vice Chairman Carruth proposed the possibility of setting up a special zoning district or a "transition" zone for those areas around the cities where there would be unified growth management and development standards. Mr. Day reported that consideration of the UDO is scheduled to come back to the Board in April, having been tabled for one year in April 2001. He suggested that County and municipal staff members work together to identify areas targeted for future annexation and to establish zoning and development standards in those areas that are similar to those that will be put into place when'annexation occurs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board deferred consideration of the proposed Unified Development Ordinance until April 2003; and, in an effort to achieve a benefit to the municipalities similar to that of extraterritorial zoning authority, while still ensuring that residents have the opportunity to vote for those who impose zoning and development regulations upon them, the Board directed County planning staff to work with municipal planning staffs to identify areas slated for annexation and develop county-administered zoning and development standards to put in place in those areas that are similar to those that will be imposed by the municipalities upon annexation of those areas. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Freeman adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Clerk to the Board