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V 0 4 The property has a gentle slope from west to east with the highest part of the property being along the western property line and the lowest part being along the eastern property line. The southeast corner of the property has a slope of less than I%and the steepest part of the property is approximately 12.5% in the northwest part of the tract. The average slope of the property is 7%. The Town engineer has indicated that water and sewer service is available to serve this property. All fees must be paid and connections made at the owner's expense when a development is proposed. The Zoning Ordinance lists criteria which are normally used to determine the application of Residential-4 zoning. The purpose of an R-4 district is to provide locations for low and moderate intensity residential development and supporting recreational,community service and educational uses in areas where urban services are available or are to be provided as part of the development process. The property is located in an area designated as Ten Year Transition in the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Article 20.3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of an application. The 30-day period may be extended up to 60 days with the written consent of the applicant. The public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation of the Zoning Officer's recommendation. Zoning Officer Recommendation The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application and all supporting documentation, and has found that the proposed rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Provided the Planning Board and the County Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the request. No decision on the application is made by either the Planning Board or Board of Commissioners at the public hearing. Instead,the Planning Board has 60 days within which to prepare and submit a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Failure of the Planning Board to submit a recommendation within the required time shall be considered a favorable recommendation, without conditions. Administration Recommendation The Administration recommends that the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment be referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned no sooner than June 30, 1997.