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""m 'iiui pic ipf'imi m0"i v Triangle seeks By FRANK PROCTOR Staff Writer The rapid growth of the Triangle has made it increasingly difficult for local governments to maintain a balance bet ween industrial development and natural beauty, but government officials say they're taking important steps to preserve that balance, by imposing restrictions on outdoor advertising. "We're protecting a substantial public investment the visual beauty of the area," said Durham County Landscape Architect Duane Coen. Durham County Commissioners initiated a wave of Triangle area legislation dealing with billboards when they enacted an or dinance on Oct. 3 which banned billboards along Interstate-40. Following Durham County's action, the Raleigh City Council on Oct. 18 pass ed an ordinance restricting billboard size to a maximum of 150 square feet. Then, on Nov. 7, Wake County officials unanimously approved a moratorium on billboard construction. In Chapel Hill where outdoor adver tising is not as prevalent regulations ef fectively prohibit new billboards, accor ding to Appearance Commission Liaison BSM religious by nature, but the injunction can't last beyond the end of the fiscal year in which it was issued. Additionally, an organization may have its funding restored by making a "good faith showing" that it will no longer violate the constitution. The court did not give itself the power to permanently declare a group unconstitutional. "The court has been an aid as it's designed Treasured Gifts from Julian's Imported Cloisonne Blazer Buttons in Carolina Blue & White encircled in gold Old Well Music Box plays "Hark : the Sound." In antique finish wood. Downtown Franklin St. aJ2. Support the (IT) March of Dimes IS I BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION! III iriiiJLj uj nPnGKipriprj Add passion to your punch with Everclear 190 proof grain alcohol. 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Appearance Commission member Jane Norton said the commission was eager to avoid stirring up any controversy on the issue because it did not want its prohibi tion to be challenged. "We don't want billboards here," she said. "I support the moratorium in Raleigh because I think they (billboards) have gotten out of hand." Staats, however, said he did not an ticipate a challenge to Chapel Hill's regulations anytime soon. "When they (business) come to Chapel Hill, they know in advance what they are working with." Most opposition to greater billboard restrictions has come from outdoor advertising companies, such as Naegele Outdoor Advertising. Naegele has bran ches in 16 states and in all major cities in North Carolina except Charlotte. Naegele Vice President and Legal to be," CGC speaker Exum said. "The deci sion to fund or. not to fund will still rest with the CGC. "You can never tell what a group is going to be like from year to year," he said. While the court's ruling specifically declined to provide a definition for a group that is political by nature, the opinion provides a framework under which the political issue could be handled. By slightly modifying the There's no doubt about it If we were intended to do this much studying pizza would never have been invented. When the midnightoil has burned too long, and there's still five chapters to go, it's time for a break. r Order a 12" pizza Extrm Thick Crust and get two additional toppings FREE. Delight in the deep crust sensation! One coupon per pizza Expires: 123083 Enjoy. billboards Counsel Betty Mann said she considers Raleigh's new ordinance unreasonable. The moratorium enacted by the Wake County Commission was common prac tice for counties that are reviewing their sign ordinances, she said. "Right now Wake County has a sign ordinance that could use some tougher restrictions," she said. "We are working with the county in the formulation of a new sign ordinance, and hopefully we'll have some input," Mann said. Mann said, however, that she expected the commissioners would ban all billboards along 1-40. "We are always op posed to a ban in an industrial area," she said, adding that Naegele had no definite plans about what to do in response to a ban. Mann was not concerned that actions by commissioners in Raleigh and Durham would have an effect in other areas of the state. Many counties have no billboard regulations at all. Metropolitan areas and municipalities are a lot more aggressive on the billboard issue than rural counties, she said. "In addition, the Research Triangle keeps people more concerned with aesthetics and the environment," she said. From page 1 terms in its religious-nature test, a future court could produce a political-nature test. "I think it was the intention of the court to make something that could easily be applied to the political situation," said Beth Furr, an associate justice of the court. Exum proposed that the CGC use the court's opinion to form its own definition of what programs, services or events are of a political nature. with 'IB P' i i i Thick Crust j Carrboro town manager resigns By MICHAEL TOOLE City Editor Carrboro Town Manager Richard Hunter announced Thursday his inten tion to resign. ; In a letter delivered to aldermen Wed nesday night and made public Thursday morning, Hunter said his resignation would be effective Dec. 30. Several newly-elected aldermen had criticized Hunter in recent weeks and were expected to ask for his resignation at the new Board's first meeting Tuesday, but Hunter would not say that pressure was the reason for his announcement. "When I was hired, I told the Board I would stay for three years," Hunter said Thursday morning in an interview. "That 'three years is up, and I personally feel it is time to move on." Judge extends By SALLY SMITH Staff Writer In Orange County Superior Court Thursday, Judge D. Marsh McLelland extended a temporary restraining order until Feb. 29, blocking an offer by Village Cable Inc. to buy back 10 percent of its stock from the non profit Village Companies Foundation. The original injunction, requested by the town of Chapel Hill, was granted Dec. 1 by McLelland. It blocked the foundation from selling the 50,000 shares of common stock back to its parent company, Village Cable. Also, the town agreed Thursday to dismiss the nine members of the foun dation's board as defendants in the lawsuit, leaving the foundation as the sole defendant. "The foundation as a legal entity is ID roo V , f that we weren't meant to study all the time. Rely on Domino's Pizza. The only one that's guaranteed to be delivered in 30 minutes or less, or your pizza is FREE. 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Doug Anderson, one of the new alder men, said that he would not have been able to support Hunter if he remained the town manager. restraining order on Village Cable liable," said Town Attorney Grainger Barrett. "It (the dismissal) is a voluntary ac tion by the town," Barrett said. The dismissal followed a request by Dr. Robert Senior, president of the foundation, during an executive ses sion of a Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Monday night. The nine members of the founda tion board named in the suit were Senior, Mebane Pritchett, Kenneth Maclntyre, Barbara Booth Powell, Thelma Boyd, John Swofford, Miriam Slifkin, Blyden Jackson and Mel Rashkis. . The basis for the town's lawsuit is an Internal Revenue Service law that prevents non-profit organizations from doing business with their parent companies. Village Cable's offer stands at ho In Hmlmighe MC Stmt Central 4 East Campus and Area East c Dixie Trail call: 821-2330 . ... 207 Oberlin Rd MC State West Campus. 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Anderson said he thought Hunter could have provided the Board with more information so that it could make deci sions but admitted that the criticism might be unfair since Hunter's staff did much of the work. "Still, I do think it's important for a town manager to be aware of what's go ing on under him," Anderson said. Hunter, however, said he had done a good job as manager. During his tenure, he said, the town had upgraded its employees' salaries, completed the Carr boro Bikeway System and started the Downtown Revitalization Program. Hunter said Carrboro's image also had improved while he had served as mana-. $125,000 for the stock, Senior said, with the pledge of an additional $1 million to be paid at the end of the decade. .. The foundation was established in 1979 as part of Village Cable's fran chise agreement with the town, which regulates the cable television firm. Village Cable agreed to invest 10 per cent of its stock in the foundation, whose purpose is to sponsor educa tional, cultural, recreational and social service activities and projects. The next step on the part of the town, Barrett said, is for the Council to discuss the matter. The extension Barrett said, will allow the council to discuss mutual concerns with the foundation board. Barrett said the council's discussion up to this point had been related to the actions that took place Thursday. in Durham! MCCU and South Durham: 493-8484 2617 Chapel Hill Blvd Dukm and surrounding area: 286-5551 746 9th St In Cmry. Cary Village Square 469-1115 4 30PM-12 Mid Morv-Thurs. 11AM-1AM Fri&Sat 11AM-12 Mid Sunday In BurUntjtom Serving West Burlington and Eton College: 229-7777 183 f South Church St Serving East Burlington and Graham: 229-1199 1356 North Church St Limited delivery areas. Drivers carry under $20. 1983 Domino's Pizza Inc. Lunch everyday. 1 1 AM I I I I Pepperoni PLUS 9
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