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i 2 the annexation question.) 4. At the public hearing, all persons who own property in the area to be annexed who allege error in the petition shall be given an opportunity to be heard. In addition, all residents of the municipality who question the necessity for annexation shall be heard. 5. Following the hearing, the governing board shall then determine if the petition meets the requirements of G.S. 160A,Article 4A, Part 1. Upon making such findings,the governing board shall have the authority to pass an ordinance making the annexation effective immediately or on any specified date within six months of the date of passage of the ordinance. Because of the implications of the proposed annexation on the Cooperative Planning Agreement, the Hillsborough Town Board also adopted a resolution withdrawing from the agreement. 30 days written notice is required to withdraw from the agreement. If the Town chooses to annex the property, the County's regulations remain in effect until: 1. The Town has adopted such regulations; or 2. A period of 60 days has elapsed following the annexation. During this period, the Town may hold hearings and take other measures that may be required to adopt its regulations for the area [G.S. 160A-360 (f)]. Development Options-Current Ordinances: During the 1987-1992 period, the average lot size (including street right-of-way) in conventional subdivisions approved in Eno Township was 1.83 acres. These subdivisions were served by individual wells and septic systems. If this average is applied to the total University Station site, the number of units permitted is 464 (850 divided by 1.83). This is equivalent to an overall density of 0.54 units/gross acre. Cluster subdivisions are permitted under the current ordinances.In determining the maximum number of lots allowed, rights-of-way are first eliminated from the gross land area (850 acres-43 acres). The remaining area is then divided by the minimum required lot size of 40,000 sq.ft. (879 units). Lot sizes may be reduced by half to 20,000 sq.ft., resulting in 403 acres in lots (excluding street rights-of-way).With rights-of-way included,the acreage required would be approximately 454 acres. Lot sizes may be reduced below 20,000 sq.ft., but only if the development is submitted as a Planned Development. At least 20 percent of the gross land area (170 acres) must be set aside in open space. Not more than 50 percent of the open space may be occupied by sewage treatment systems or utilities.Natural areas must be protected,and recreational uses are allowed, including golf courses (permitted by right). In summary, a cluster development might contain the following acreage allocations: