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v 2 The southern two- thirds of the subdivision is located in the U- ENO -PW (Upper Eno Protected Watershed). The upper one -third is undesignated. Impervious surface limitations in the U- ENO -PW are 12 percent for existing and new lots outside Transition Areas as designated in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. BMP's (Best Management Practices) cannot be used here to satisfy watershed requirements. A 150' Duke Power transmission easement crosses the extreme northerly end of Lot 3. A Type D 50' land use buffer runs along the southern edge of the power easement. Except for the power easement, the entire tract is wooded with mature hardwoods and locally common understory species. The Division of Environmental Health and the soils survey show that the soils are suitable to support septic systems. The subject property ranges in height from 700' to 780' above MSL sloping to the southwest and north and typically running in the Th to 15 percent slope range. Lots will be served by individual wells and septic systems. Private roads are justified because the proposal maintains rural character by providing larger lots and building setbacks than required in the R -1 zoning district, by prohibiting further subdivision, by limiting tree removal, and by minimizing disturbance and grading. The area is designated as Rural Residential in the adopted Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. This property and surrounding parcels are zoned R -1 Rural Residential. Land uses are single - family residential. The Orange County Fire Marshal and EMS indicate that the subdivision can be served adequately by their respective agencies. � The final plat of the `first phase' of High Point Woods was approved as a minor subdivision by Planning Staff on November 26, 1996. The next activity required major subdivision approval by the Planning Board and County Commissioners because it was submitted prior to the expiration of two years after the approval of the minor subdivision of the property. Titled LQJ 4A High Point Woods Subdivision, this `second phase' consisted of the subdivision of Lot 4A into two lots fronting on the south side of Davis Road. Final plat approval-by the Board of County Commissioners was on August 4, 1997. -'r The Planning Board unanimously approved a major subdivision Concept Plan on August 5, 1998, and a Preliminary Plan on January 6, 1999, for High Point Woods, Phase III.