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01 <br />11 <br />the Town of Hillsborough would not approve something for which they <br />could not provide adequate service. Strayhom continued that he felt the <br />plan has some pluses as well as negatives. The price range offers <br />opportunities for young homebuyers. <br />Searles expressed appreciation for Strayhorn's comments regarding density <br />and asked about the payback or balance for allowing such density. She felt <br />that balance must be found before giving away more. Cameron responded <br />by indicating protected watersheds on a copy of the Land Use Plan. It is a <br />very small part of the county that is in a transition area. Reviewing the <br />County as a whole, she felt that some balance is being achieved. It does <br />meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Katz asked to what extent does the type of development proposed' <br />encourage growth rather than respond to it He referred to the comments by <br />Price and Hoecke regarding having infrastructure in place and directing <br />density rather than encouraging development all over the county of one- <br />acre lots. <br />Price stated that while she did want every property owner to get some value <br />out of their land, she felt this development would be too dense and was <br />concerned with all of the other things that would be needed because of such <br />development. <br />Strayhom asked if this project is in the Stoney Creek Small Area Plan area <br />and Cameron responded it was not <br />Walters noted that the more development that is directed away from higher <br />density areas, the higher the cost for the infrastructure needed to service the <br />development. She continued that she felt development is coming, whether <br />anyone likes it or not, and should be directed to the Transition Areas. <br />Strayhom stated that all of the concerns presented by area residents and <br />board members must addressed and Hillsborough would have to determine <br />their ability to provide water and sewer service. <br />Price expressed concern whether this was the area where 250 homes should <br />be placed. Barrows noted that the density issue would be presented at <br />a public hearing for rezoning. <br />Andrews reiterated her concern about water pressure. Walters referred to <br />the new reservoir being currently studied and Andrews stated she would <br />like to see something in writing from Hillsborough in response to water <br />issues. <br />Searles asked how the Planning Board could be assured of , or what kind of <br />guarantee there is, that all of the issues mentioned will be addressed. <br />Cameron responded that the project is being proposed as a Planned <br />Development Class A Special Use Permit and any reasonable conditions <br />could be attached to assure that the use meets all of the ordinance <br />requirements and the Comprehensive Plan. She continued that there are <br />three specific findings, regarding property values, health, safety and welfare <br />and the Comprehensive Plan, as well as all of the ordinance findings. All <br />these must be met for approval of the rezoning. It is up to the proponents <br />