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`pocket parks' will create points of destination for residents. The Planned Development standards require recreation areas, and the developer has decided to focus on small parks to provide them. Mr. Murray pointed to a drawing of the concept plan and showed the 100 ft. -wide landscape buffer that will be created. In some places, the buffer is wider than 100 ft. A citizen expressed her concern about the density of the development and the large number of lots. She stated that she and others had moved to Hillsborough for its small town atmosphere. This proposed development, she said, is a threat to that, and she stated her opposition to the development. Another citizen was concerned about the variation in architecture. The citizen asked, will this look like Levittown [Long Island, NY]? Mr. Murray replied that the Lawrence Road Subdivision will have strict architectural controls but will emphasize diversity in the house designs. Another citizen asked if the developer would consider building fewer, but larger houses on bigger lots. She was concerned about the impact of this development on property values. Mr. Murray suggested to the citizens in the audience that they look at the Downing Creek development in Chapel Hill. This will be similar to what is proposed for the Lawrence Road subdivision. There was some discussion of drainage issues. Concerns were expressed about drainage into the dry detention area. A citizen wanted to know where the sewer line for the Lawrence Road Subdivision is being connected. Mr. Murray said that pump station will be built in the lower area of the tract. The Lawrence Road Subdivision Concept Plan is the seventh Flexible Development Concept Plan presented in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997, and the fourteenth Concept Plan submitted since the Subdivision Ordinance was revised in 1996. Ms. Cameron and Mr. Belk thanked everyone for attending this Neighborhood Information Meeting. 2