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13 • Issue: While addressing the problems of unsuitable soils and failing septic tanks, water and sewer line extensions would defeat the purpose of the Rural Buffer . They would promote development at urban densities and subsequently, annexation. Recommendation : New policy statement for inclusion under Goal 9 in Orange County L.'laA Lim P As a service required by urban development, water and sewer is inconsistent with the desired develop- ment pattern for the Rural Buffer . Water and sewer lines will not be extended into the Rural Buffer except to address failing septic systems where state approved alternatives are unfeasible. Circulation Element Issue: Since funding is not available for all highway projects that have been identified as necessary, highway construction will continue to lag behind need. Reliance on private in the Rural Buffer maintain a street system. Recommendation : No further policies, goals, objectives, proposals, or standards are proposed; the existing ones are deemed adequate and are listed in Appendix C, Phase 1 , Circulation . Housing Element. Issue: No relevant housing issues were carried forward from phase 2 policy analysis. Open space _Element Issue: The largest unbroken area of forest cover in the Rural Buffer is comprised of Duke Forest tracts. A study by the Urban Land Institute has been completed and includes recommendations for uses more intense than education, research, and recrea- tion in portions of Duke Forest. In contrast, the Duke School of Forestry and Environmental Studies is currently examining the non-monetary values of Duke Forest lands. Recommendation : No further policies, goals, objectives, proposals, or standards are proposed; the existing ones are deemed adequate and are listed in Appendix C, Phase 1 , Open Space. The recommendation for a new policy on Public Interest District zoning contained under the Conservation Element is also applicable to Open Space.