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534 Mr. Mike Downs, Development Services Director, briefly addressed the criteria in determining the existence of home businesses, specifically the performance of work for the public. It will be the responsibility for the administrator in each jurisdiction to make the interpretation concerning the business. Mr. Patrick Wishon of Azalea Road asked the Board to postpone a vote on the proposed UDO. He expressed concern that only an 80 square foot outbuilding is allowed at a residence. Ms. Debbie Brown of the Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition expressed concerns about the proposed adequate public facilities ordinance. These concerns included: (1) the determination of current levels of service; (2) the level of preparedness by such agencies as the School Board and Water and Sewer Authority that would be involved in administering the adequate public facility requirements; and (3) the development of a comprehensive needs plan. She stated the real estate community would meet on September 22 to further discuss the adequate public facilities issue. There was lengthy discussion by Board members regarding the proposed UDO and issues raised during the public hearing. These issues included the following: adequate public facilities requirements, including the determination of adequate levels of service and the development of a plan to maintain those levels of service; the advantages/disadvantages of cul de sacs and proposed connectivity requirements for subdivisions; affordable housing; the merits of a uniform set of regulations; and the principle of freedom and ownership of private property. After discussion, the Board by consensus agreed to the following schedule of events: (1) Recess the public hearing until October 16; (2) Meet on October 2 in a work session at which time staff will present a final draft document specifically referencing the County along with responses to public comments and questions that have been received concerning the proposed b-DO; (3) Meet on November 6 for a second workshop (if needed); (4) Vote on the UDO at the November 20tn Board meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board recessed the public hearing on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (LIDO) until October 16, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the same location (Commissioners' Meeting Room). Chairman Fennel asked that persons submit in writing questions/comments about the UDO for evaluation by the Board and staff. any Memorandum of Understanding between Cabarrus County and the Local Municipalities Re~ardin~ the Administration of and Amendments to the Proposed Unified Development Ordinance The proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Cabarrus County and the local municipalities outlined the administration of and amendments to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board deferred consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Unified Development Ordinance until October 16, 2000. Resolution in Support of the Community College and University Bonds - Chairman Fennel The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners adopted a resolution in support of the community college and university bond issue during its Annual Conference in Durham County in August. The Association has requested that each County pass a resolution in support of the bond issue. There was discussion regarding the amount of the proposed $3.1 billion bond issue, the construction/renovation needs at the various campuses and the availability of funds to meet local match requirements. According to State estimates, the County's local match for the southern campus of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College would be approximately $3.6 million. It will be the Board's decision as how to appropriate these funds. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution.