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~~~ 0 Principle Compliance Open Space Yes University Lake Watershed Not applicable Higher Intensity Uses/Transition Area Yes Rural Areas Not applicable Urban Form Yes Utility Extensions Yes Allocation of Growth Yes Staff comments in italics follow each applicable principle in terms of whether the proposed amendment complies or does not comply with it. Open Space Principle: The existing open space system in Chapel Hill Township, which includes Duke Forest Lands, the UNC buffer around University Lake, the Morgan Creek Wildlife area, and existing agricultural and forest lands, should be protected from intrusion by incompatible land uses. Staff Comment: Complies. Although this area is adjacent or in close proximity to Duke Forest Lands along Eubanks Road and north of Interstate 40, the Small Area Plan does not propose for any land uses to intrude into these areas. The Northwest Small Area Plan does seek to preserve significant stream corridors that drain into these areas, while also identifying additional open space/greenway areas. Higher Intensity Uses /Transition Areas Principle: The more-intensive land uses are most appropriately located within the towns and then within the areas adjacent to the Towns likely to become urban. A transition area should be designated, between existing developed areas and the Rural Buffer, as a target area for new development to occur. Staff Comment: Complies. This area is adjacent to Chapel Hill Transition and is an "island" of Rural Buffer between existing transition areas and Duke Forest lands. More-intensive land use on this property would be consistent with the more urban nature of property to the south and east. Urban Form Principle: A compact form of development should be achieved avoiding urban sprawl. The urbanizing areas of the Towns are the major growth centers in the Township. The "infill" of existing urban areas is the guiding principle upon which the Chapel Hill Township Plan is based.