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~ '~ <br />Almost the entire site slopes at gradients less than 7.~%. Near the center of the site <br />is a "saddle" in the topography, i.e., a flat area between two ridges where slopes are <br />near 2% or less. <br />The Plan involves two proposals. One proposal involves a rezoning, planned <br />development and Class A Special Use Permit with 237 lots (2.8 units per acre) and <br />26.01 acres (31 %) open space including 7.07 acres of improved recreation area. <br />This proposal involves a zoning atlas amendment from Rural Residential (Rl } to <br />Planned Development Housing R3 (PD-H-R3)~`I'he second proposal involves <br />rezoning an azea from R1 to R2 along the new entrance road off US 70A. This <br />involves 3.275 acres with 7 residential lots proposed. Four lots are proposed on the <br />east side and three on the west side of the entrance road. <br />New public roads are proposed with entrances on Lawrence Road and on US 70A . <br />A traffic impact study has been submitted and turn lanes are proposed on Lawrence <br />Road and US 70A. One more access point was recommended during concept plan <br />approval, either from Lori Drive or on the east side of the proposed subdivision to <br />connect with Piney Grove Church Road. The developers chose to connect with Lori <br />Drive. <br />Public water and sewer service from the Town of Hillsborough will be extended to <br />serve the proposed lots. Water lines exist on Lawrence Road and US 70A. Sewer <br />service will be extended to the site from the Meadowlands development. <br />Ina 5 to 3 vote the Planning Boazd approved the Concept Plan for Lawrence Park in <br />their April 1, 1998, meeting. Minutes from this meeting are attached. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Article 8.4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's <br />recommendation be presented to the Planning Boazd within 45 days of receipt of <br />an application. The 45-day period may be extended up to 60 days with the written <br />consent of the applicant. The public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation <br />of the Zoning Officer's recommendation. <br />Zoning O~cer's Recommendation <br />The Zoning Officer has not received information which would establish grounds for <br />making a negative finding on the general standards. These standards include <br />maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, <br />maintaining or enhancing the value of contiguous property, and the use being in <br />compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. <br />The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application, the site plan and all supporting <br />documentation and has found that the application does comply with the specific <br />standards and required regulations concerning the Rezoning, Planned Development <br />