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6.2 • Recognize that they will be giving up substantial lot area to provide for eventual right-of-way widening (20 feet) and for 100-foot buffer along rear (and some side) property lines adjacent to Cornwallis Hills. • Development of property across Old N.C. 86 for commercial purposes has created undesirable situation, and they are seeking relief, e.g., ability to sell property, when necessary, and move to more desirable location. • Many residents are at or nearing retirement age,including some widows,and are concerned about the future; e.g., ability to provide for their well-being. Interests identified by the Cornwallis Hills homeowners association were as follows: • Desire to avoid strip development pattern, maintain the quality of life, and protect property values. • Desire to have uses which are compatible with adjacent residential uses in Cornwallis Hills Subdivision. • Recognize that traffic is inevitable on Old N.C. 86 but concerned about potential number of driveway entrances from that street and unsafe turn situations that will occur. • For families that stay at home during the day, safety is a concern.Lights and noise at night are also a concern. Alternative solutions considered by the two neighborhood groups included: • Amending the permitted use table to establish a range of uses acceptable to both groups, including a new Development Area designation. • Retaining the proposed Primary I designation and list of permitted uses but limit the size of manufacturing uses; e.g., maximum number of employees, floor area, etc. • Retaining the proposed Primary I designation but requiring certain uses to secure approval of a Special Use Permit. • Changing the proposed Primary I designation to Secondary Development Area. Both groups felt that Primary II was the least desirable of the Development Area designations for different reasons. The Cornwallis Hills residents felt that Primary II was not acceptable due to manufacturing uses being retained in the permitted use table. Old N.C. 86 residents did not accept Primary II because it limited building space and required more landscape area. Discussion between the two groups also involved a review of examples of existing development in the Triangle area, with particular emphasis on design standards and the Site Volume Ratios achieved by different uses. Although there was considerable discussion and sharing of interests and ideas,the two groups could not fmd a basis for compromise.The Old N.C.86 residents desire to have their property designated Primary I Development Area, while the Cornwallis Hills