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5 <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 I-85, east of Highway <br /> #86 and west o(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 /> ahe guidelines as described;in the newly approved Flexible Plan. These guide <br /> lines require an allocation of various_,types of Open ace..:The.giddelioes <br /> understand:that to.commit land for recreation.and open space it is necesssiry <br /> to have smaller lots and higher density.oh the balance,of.the land. The most <br /> practical wayav 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 fnds'the Flint RidgrApartments,just <br /> north.of the apartments a convenience store and gas station that adjoins the <br /> Mr Dvualds. Across from Mac.Donalds on the same Highway is County <br /> owned property that adjoins 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 /> 7. <br /> (See documentation from service agencies.assuring capabilities of providers). <br />