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13 <br /> joining property? - He stated that the value of rural farm land <br /> generally increases as a result of residential development, but <br /> only for residential development purposes with suitable wastewater <br /> management facilities. <br /> Is the project consistent with the primary objective of protection <br /> of the public drinking water supply? - The developer believes it <br /> is. The developer has committed publicly to a quality sub- <br /> division. The project is being planned and engineered under the <br /> scrutiny of County and State regulatory authorities who are re- <br /> enforcing their project reviews with the public concerns expressed <br /> at these public hearings. The emphasis of design is on safe <br /> containment and treatment of wastewater and stormwater runoff. If <br /> all projects were subject to such reviews, the issues of water <br /> pollution could be greatly reduced. <br /> Commissioner Hartwell moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to <br /> refer McLennan's Farm to the Planning Board and continue the. <br /> public hearing to February 1, 1988 to receive the Planning Board's <br /> recommendation and hear the comments from OWASA. <br /> Vote: Unanimous. <br /> • <br />