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"The 20 year transition area is land located in areas that are in the process of changing from rural to urban, that are suitable for urban type densities and should be provided with public utilities and services within the second 10 year phase of the plan." He noted that the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1981, which would suggest that Lawrence Park is right on schedule. The Comprehensive Plan further defines the characteristics of these transition zones, relative to eleven criteria, all of which he felt were as strongly, or more strongly met, in 1998 than they were in 1981. These criteria include, ¦ Land slope - There are no significant slope or topographical problems that would unreasonably increase the cost of extending water and sewer lines. There is no such problem at Lawrence Park that the development itself is not willing to deal with. ¦ Hydrology - It is located outside of the 100-year flood prone areas as identified by the Core of Engineers. There is no problem in the development of Lawrence Park in terms of avoiding and having no development contact with these areas, if they in fact exist on the property. ¦ Flora and Fauna - Located away from sites, which would, if developed, create a threat to unique and endangered species as identified by the State and Federal government. There are no such species identified at the Lawrence Park area. ¦ Soil Conditions - Located in areas where general soil conditions are suitable for urban uses because of soil drainage characteristics and low bearing capacity for site development. The Lawrence Park soils are shown as generally slight to moderate for limitation of construction and more severely constrained for septic, which he stated made R-1 zoning without utilities somewhat impractical in this location. ¦ Public services and utilities - Located in areas which are, or could be, reasonably and efficiently served by centralized public services and utilities. Lawrence Park is close to existing public services. It is less than three miles from where the courthouse is located. Hillsborough water and sewer service will be extended to it. Additionally, the sewer facilities are being designed to accommodate connection by an additional fifty adjacent dwellings that are currently experiencing septic tank failures. ¦ Transportation systems -Should be located in areas that have very good road access as well as service by rail lines. These areas should have the most complete transportation network in the County's planning jurisdiction. Lawrence Park is located at the Intersection of US-70 Business and Lawrence Road. Both are shown as minor arterial, which equates to major thoroughfare roads in the Comprehensive Plan. It is roughly Y2 mile from the merge with US-70 By Pass. It is within % mile of Old NC 10 and one mile from NC 86 South. It is also only a few hundred feet from 1-85 although access to that road is currently a problem. He stated that his point was that the area could hardly be situated better in terms of its transportation facilities. ¦ Energy use -located less than five minutes commuting time from small-scale commercial uses and five to ten minute commuting time from major commercial uses or an urban area. Lawrence Park is Y2 mile from the town limits of Hillsborough and clearly qualifies under this particular stipulation. This maximizes benefit to the County from a tax standpoint while concentrating the need for services in a confined space. • County Public Safety Services - Lawrence Park is located close to these services. ¦ School Transportation - It is compact from the perspective of school transportation. Q:\19981123.doc®