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135 2 <br /> . Analysis of a Land use Plan amendment requires that the requested <br /> designation be compatible with the applicable Locational Criteria in Section <br /> 3.4 of the Lard Use Plan. The locational criteron for hydrology, Flora & <br /> Fauna, Energy Use and Historic and Cultural sites is compatible or consistent <br /> for the Commercial and Industrial Node. The location criteria for land slope - <br /> is borderline. Calculations based on measurements taken from USGS topo maps <br /> indicates slope', of slightly over 14%. The same soil conditions, public . <br /> services utilities, agriculture & forestry and population density exists in <br /> both 10 and 20 year transition as for the Commercial-Industrial. The proposed <br /> amendmend is not consistent or compatible with the transportation system or <br /> the existing land use plan. <br /> The recommendation from the Planning . Staff is that the Land Use, <br /> Plan amendment application for redesignation from Rural Residential to 10 year <br /> Transition/Commercial-Industrial Transition Node be denied because (1) the <br /> adopted "Central Prange Area Study" has adequately addressed non-residential <br /> development in this area, and (2) the application fails to meet all locational <br /> criteria for the 'irequested Land Use classification. - <br /> COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING <br /> . BOARD <br /> None. <br /> PRESENTATION BY THE APPLICANT <br /> Vie Knight read a brief letter from Mrs. Richardson as stated <br /> below: <br /> i" Members of the Orange County Planning Board and <br /> Hillsborough Residents -- With your permission and consent I <br /> would like to change the listing of my property from Rural <br /> Residential to Commercial-Industrial. <br /> Ny wishes are that my property be developed and used for the <br /> beautification, progress, growth and prosperity of <br /> Hillsborough. This is my heritage, the place of my birth, of <br /> which I am extremely proud. My hopes and dreams are to see <br /> the land be developed to its highest potential. I take <br /> pleasure and am happy to relinquish a part of my heritage for <br /> Ithe town's growth, beautification and development which can <br /> be enjoyed by many future generations. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. Most appreciative, Miss <br /> Gary Carleen Richardson." <br /> Mr. Knight stated that this land is part of Miss Richardson's <br />