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53 <br /> line" to form the boundary of Hillsborough area <br /> similar to the use of I-40 for the Chapel Hill and <br /> Carrboro area. <br /> Collins noted there are also other studies in <br /> process, Rural Character, Open Space, and Flexible <br /> Development. If those studies were completed and <br /> design standards in place, citizens might be more <br /> comfortable with extension of water/sewer south of <br /> I-40. Some persons felt that alternative systems <br /> could provide either a long term or interim solution <br /> to the issue of water and sewer. Collins continued <br /> that the Staff position reflects concerns of some <br /> regarding the use of alternative systems. If there <br /> is a choice between an alternative system and public <br /> sewer, the best long term solution is public sewer. <br /> In regard to the effect on the Joint Planning Area <br /> and Rural Buffer, Staff feels that there is <br /> sufficient will on the part: of the governing boards <br /> for review and discussion before such extensions <br /> would take place. <br /> Howie asked how much additional right-of-way would <br /> be required if Old NC 86 is widened from two lanes <br /> to four lanes and the affect on adjoining <br /> properties. Collins responded that the Hillsborough <br /> Thoroughfare Plan has not yet been adopted by Orange <br /> County. The increase would be from a 60-foot right- <br /> of-way to a 100-foot right-of-way, and the right-of- <br /> way would be taken equally from both sides. If and <br /> when that occurs, it would affect any property <br /> fronting on Old NC 86. <br /> Jo Soulier, Vice-President of Cornwallis Hills <br /> Property Owners' Association, asked what the <br /> Planning Staff considered when they recommended that <br /> the proposed EDD remain as it was presented at <br /> public hearing. Collins responded that he had hoped <br /> that the neighbors could reach consensus on some way <br /> that the area could be developed which addressed all <br /> of their concerns even if it would require some <br /> other designation. Collins continued explaining that <br /> the Design Manual itself would address some of the <br /> concerns. He noted that there is no way to deal <br /> with the some of the issues: short of acquiring <br /> property, recombining, and then developing as a <br /> single, large-scale development. He felt, when the <br /> tradeoffs were considered, this was best in view of <br /> the design standards. <br /> Richard Allison, resident of Cornwallis Hills, <br /> suggested that the existing zoning remain and the <br /> property owners be allowed to sell to office parks <br /> and not require any additional landscaping. Collins <br />