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3 <br /> Ms. Eleanor Russo noted that the proposal for four dwellings to an acre <br /> might set a precedent and create a highly dense area. She questioned what kind <br /> of strain this type of development would have on police protection, etc. <br /> Dr. Irvin stated that the facilities in question were adequate. <br /> Ms. Lee Ricketts questioned whether the four homes to an acre would cause a <br /> strain on the pressure of the water lines for adjoining areas such as Joppa <br /> Oaks? She noted the only fire protection from Joppa Oaks came from the <br /> Hillsborough Fire Department. <br /> Marvin Collins described the utilities already located in this area and <br /> stated that the effect of the additional water pressure will not be <br /> overwhelming. The Town of Hillsborough has agreed to accept all water and <br /> sewer lines in Phases I and 11 of Wildwood, and have indicated that this <br /> development can be served by them. <br /> Mr. Joe Perkins stated that residents of Joppa Oaks could not get water <br /> hydrants in -the area because the fire department will not hook a hydrant to <br /> anything less than a six inch pipe; the pipes in place are two inches. <br /> Ms. Hilda Brody raised her concern for Hillsborough's extensive use of <br /> water resources, noting specifically Seven Mile Creek. <br /> Dr. Irvin noted that Cates Creek empties below Seven Mile Creek, so the <br /> chances of contamination of Seven Mile Creek to Cates Creek would be virtually <br /> nil. <br /> Ms. Nancy McCoy stated that she lives on the corner of Jasper and Lonnie <br /> Drives and she does not have enough pressure for her washing machine or to fill <br /> the bathtub. <br /> Chairman Whitted raised some question regarding the timetable for the 12 <br /> inch main mentioned in the Harmon Young Study and the area the main will serve. <br /> Mr. Collins stated that the property on the lower side of Southern Railroad <br /> will be developed for industrial purposes, and the lines will accomodate this <br /> area and Wildwood Phase II. Commissioner Whitted was told by members of the <br /> Planning Staff that these lines could possibly serve Joppa Oaks first. <br /> With no decisions made, Dr. Irvin concluded the hearing on •this item. <br /> D-3 RaZ.gning. Re (see pages of this <br /> book) <br /> Marvin Collins noted this request involved the same 3.01 acres on the east <br /> side of NC 86. The requested zoning classification would allow for residential <br /> development densities up to four units per acre. The proposed zoning <br /> classification is R-4, allowing four units to the acre, with a minimum lot size <br /> requirement per dwelling of 10,000 square feet. <br /> The intent of the R-4 district is to provide locations for low and medium <br /> intensity residential development. The Zoning Ordinance contains three <br /> criteria which must be met: (1) The area is designated by the Adopted Land <br /> Use Plan as a transition area and can reasonably assume annexation by <br /> municipalities within the projected period; (2) The individual should be aware <br /> that the water and sewer lines available to the site with approval by the State <br /> and the Town of Hillsborough can be extended; (3) Entrance access must be by <br /> way of the street classified as arterial or collector. NC. 86 has been <br /> identified as arterial. <br /> Police protection in this area is provided by the Orange County Sheriff's <br /> Department and is located in the Orange Fire District which is serviced through <br /> Hillsborough for fire protection. <br /> Mr. Collins stated in response to Ms. Pilkey's concern for buffers and the <br /> widening of NC 86, that NC 86 has an existing 100 ft. right-of-way. The plan <br /> nraaantarl chnwaA i-ha hnffar avtanAinn alnnn NC' RA_ <br />