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3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map Amendment - To review agovernment-initiated amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map to change the land use classification of approximately 47-acres near Efland and Brookhollow Road, along the south side of McGowan Creek from Agricultural Residential to 10-Year Transition. Commissioner Yuhasz said that this property owner is a surarey client of his. After consultation with the County Attorney, there is no direct personal benefit to -him for this action and he is required to vote on it. He has not discussed this proposed rezoning with his client at any time. Comprehensive Planning Supervisor Tom Altieri introduced this item. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Map Amendment CP-2011-05 Efland Area Quarterly Public Hearing November 21, 2011 Item C.3 Proposed Actions . Land Use Element Map amendment - Efland Area, 47 acres From: Agricultural Residential To: 10-Year Transition Land Use Category Descriptions From: Agricultural Residential -Prevailing land uses are related to the land (agriculture, forestry) and appropriate for continuation of these uses. To: 10-Year Transition -Suitable for higher density residential where public water/sewer is planned or exists. - Amendment area is within the County's Primary Service Area - Public utilities to be planned consistent with Agreement. Key Amendment Points - Implements recommendations in the Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan. - Consistent with Land Use and Housing goals and objectives of Comprehensive Plan. - Consistent with adjacent land uses. - Consistent with WASMPBA. - Establishes consistency with County's Water & Sewer Policy. - No related developments are proposed. - Creates potential for rezoning to higher density residential districts. - Existing R-1 zoning to remain -any higher density residential development must go through rezoning and public hearing process.