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{ 22 Using a map, Willis indicated the location of the proposed expansion. The Planning Staff recommends the following: 1. Designate the 534-acre are shown on the map as EDD Primary Development Area,subject to the same set of permitted uses as the portion of the EDD on the north side of I-85. The area of the recommended expansion is bounded by Buckhom Road to the west,West Ten Road to the south, I-85 to the north,and the boundary of the Upper Eno Critical Area to the east,excluding Clearview Subdivision and the adjacent mobile home park,and the 2.6-acre parcel containing the existing service station at the southeast corner of Buckhorn Road and 1-85. 2. Provide a 150' buffer around the perimeter of the Clearview subdivision and adjacent mobile home park.(A 100' buffer is required on the remainder of the perimeter by the standard provisions of the EDD Design Manual. 3. Update the EDD Design Manual to include reference to and general discussion of the expanded area.The only proposed change to the existing design standards is the inclusion of a 150-foot buffer around Clearview Subdivision and the adjacent mobile home park. Allison asked about the reference to a service road being constructed as part of the 1-85/1-40 widening. Willis responded that it is not being constructed now. It is proposed as a future means of access into the EDD since there is not access for all of the lots. Howie expressed appreciation for the additional 50' buffer around the Clearview Subdivision and the mobile home park. She continued,expressing concern that new residents are not made aware that property they are considering purchasing is in a commercial activity node. She asked what could be done to better inform these citizens. Willis responded that Staff tries to provide as much information as possible when calls come in. Staff also tries to anticipate questions that the caller should or needs to have answered. However,there are times when that is difficult if not impossible. She noted that there are times when potential buyers and/or real estate agents come in the office and look at maps and ask questions. She also noted that Clearview residents were glad of the additional 50'buffer,but she was not sure that they were completely satisfied. Jobsis asked when the Clearview Subdivision was approved. Willis responded that it was within the last two years. Jobsis noted that perhaps the Planning Board could be more aware of the longer range view for an area so that they could better inform the public when subdivisions are presented near activity nodes. Willis responded that expansion of the EDD south of 1-85 was not under consideration when Clear-view was approved. She also stated that the Land Use Plan designation is routinely included in the agenda abstract for subdivisions. Barrows asked what the problems were regarding the gas station since it seemed to be suitable for an EDD. Willis responded that they could not meet the 100' setback around the perimeter of the district. In fact,that would take up part of the building. Another issue involves a procedural issue that requires a Class A Special Use Permit. The owner wishes to make changes. If they were in the EDD district,those changes would be subject to a Class A Special Use Permit.