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r 231r amendments. Materials attached to this abstract describe the status of each topic discussed by the Committee. L,J ° 11 Discussion and approval pp of the r p oposed ordinance revisions for public hearing on August 24, 1987 . AGENDA ITEM #8: Planning Board Items 0 a . Durham-Hillsborough Water Line Presentation by Collins. This agenda item is for the consideration of a proposed water line agreement between the City of Durham and the Town of Hillsborough . The City of Durham and the Town of Hillsborough are contemplating adoption of a water line agreement which, if implemented, would pose a serious threat to the integrity of the Orange County Land Use Plan. The agreement provides for the construction of a water line comprised of 12 and 16- inch sections extending along U. S. Highway 70, and, to which, future connections could be made. The Orange County Land Use Plan permits such extensions in designated 10 and 20-year Transition Areas. However, considerable land area designated Rural Residential is situated to the north and south of the proposed water line. Such areas are intended for low-density residential development with urban services, particularly water and sewer, not expected within the 20-year planning period. The Planning Staff recommends the following : 1 . That Orange County contact the City of Durham and the Town of Hillsborough for the purpose of seeking revisions to the agreement which provide assurances that no connections will be permitted to the water line except in 10 and 20-year Transition Areas as designated on the Orange County Land Use Plan or in emergency situations for properties located outside such Transition Areas. 2. That Orange County contact the City of Durham for the purpose of seeking revisions to its Urban Growth Boundary which are consistent with the 10 and 20-year Transition Areas of the Orange County Land Use Plan. 3 . That Orange County contact the City of Durham and the Town of Hillsborough for the