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2 Zoning Ordinance also requires a planned development approval where there are multiple principal structures on a non-residential lot greater than two acres in size. The Board of Directors of Carolina Friends School adopted a five-year master plan in 1991 for development of the school. In 1992 the Special Use Permit was modified to include expansion of buildings and parking consistent with the school's master plan. In 1996, 6,500 square feet of additional floor area was included in the Special Use Permit for a new library/arts building and expansion, of several other existing structures. The current request involves modification of the school boundaries by a proposed land swap with Duke University of approximately 16.38 acres as shown on the attached vicinity map. The trade will provide a more efficient configuration of the school site for any future expansion as well as 925+feet of additional frontage on Friends School Road. In addition, the 16.38 acres going to Duke University will be incorporated into Duke Forest and will provide a connection between the Couch Tracts of the Durham Division and the Korstian Division of Duke Forest. Such a connection will facilitate wildlife movement and biodiversity. The proposed boundary change represents a modification to the Special Use Permit issued in 1990, amended in 1992 and 1996,although the total acreage of the site remains the same. Article 8.7.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that such a change be considered by the Board of Commissioners following a public hearing. The change also involves a Zoning Atlas amendment to rezone the 16.38 acres being added to the school from Rural Buffer to Planned Development- Rural Buffer,and to rezone the acreage going to Duke University from PD-RB to RB. The attached letter from NCDEHNR indicates that the current permit for sewage disposal will be unaffected by the school's boundary change. Findings have been proposed by the Planning Staff to demonstrate compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. The revised Special Use Permit is also in the attachments. The modification to the Special Use Permit and rezoning was presented at the February 24,public hearing. No citizen comments were received at the hearing. The Board of Commissioners referred the item to the Planning Board for a recommendation. On March 6,the Planning Board voted unanimously to support the findings recommended by Staff concerning the specific ordinance requirements and the general standards. Subsequently the Planning Board recommended approval of the modification to the Special Use Permit and rezoning for Carolina Friends School.