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14 <br /> Statements of justification: <br /> (1) There is no error in the present zoning. <br /> (2) Changes in the area surrounding this site has made it more practical for <br /> this parcel in the "Transition" designation which allows for the extension <br /> of municipal services and also additional density to compliment the Orange <br /> County Land Use Plan as well as the planned Economic Development Com- <br /> mission Plan for the entire area north of I-40, South of 1-85, east of Highway <br /> #86 and west of the Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road. <br /> It is recognized by all health departments that over the period of years the <br /> municipal services prove more beneficial then septic systems to the public <br /> health and the communities well being. <br /> (3) As shown on the enclosed Orange County Land Use map this parcel of land <br /> adjoins commercial development immediately to the north and the Economic <br /> Development Commission zoning immediately to the west. This request fits <br /> in appropriately with the plans for this entire area. <br /> (4) Before the development of this site, the owners will be presenting two plans <br /> as required by the Orange County Planning Department. One will be using <br /> the guidelines as described in the newly approved Flexible Plan. These guide <br /> 1 lines require an allocation of various types of Open Space. The guidelines <br /> understand that to commit land for recreation and open space it is necessary <br /> to have smaller lots and higher density on the balance of the land. The most <br /> practical way to accomplish this is through the use of municipal services. - <br /> Due to the proximity to Hillsborough and the non-rural character of this site <br /> it appears ideal for transitional or suburban planning that allows for homes <br /> that may be priced within reach of the average family. <br /> Directly across Highway#86 one finds the Flint Ridge Apartments,just <br /> north of the apartments a convenience store and gas station that adjoins the <br /> Mc Donalds. Across from Mac Donalds on the same Highway is County <br /> owned propertythat_ad1oins another convenient store gas_station,that__ <br /> adjoins the commercial property that is presently being developed by Roger <br /> Dale Stephens and that adjoins the subject site. <br /> ( See documentation from service agencies assuring capabilities of providers). <br />