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, r - _ _ . ,,,......--.. . _ . the Transition Area by virtue of the fact that it is IIM adjacent to a lot (adjoining Duke Forest) with a depth of only eoo feet. , Some possible alternatives to the current boundary dilemma include the following; . 1. Move the Transition Area boundary to coincide with the Duke Forest border and require at least a 100- foot natural buffer to be retained or provided by a development occurring adjacent to the Forest. (This alternative is based on the assumption that Duke Forest will remain as a natural border for Carrboro' S northern growth. The 100-foot buffer concept derives from a similar provision applicable in planned developments approved under the Orange County Zoning Ordinance provisions. The alternative has the advantage of placing project approval and administration under one jurisdiction; i.e. , Carrboro, but it does not take into account the Duke Forest desire to have adjacent property developed at Rural Buffer standards. The ' alternative would also permit all portions of the property to be served with public utilities without concern over extensions into the Rural Buffer. ) !II 2. Move the Transition Area boundary to coincide with the drainage divide separating New Hope Creek and Bolin Creek basins. (This alternative is grounded in natural features; i.e. , drainage .divides, serving as the boundary line between land use designations. It further recognizes that sewer service is provided most economically in the Bolin Creek basin where gravity lines can be extended along drainage channels. It does result in lack of uniformity with respect to development adjacent to Duke Forest. Where the Bolin Creek basin extends into Duke Forest, intensive development (1-5 units per acre) could occur up to the Forest borders. In other locations, development would be restricted to the Rural Buffer density of one dwelling unit per two acres of land. Properties would also be split by the boundary line, with some acreage in Orange County' s jurisdiction and the remainder under the administrative control of Carrboro. ) 3. Move the Transition Area boundary to a set, distance of 670 feet from the Duke Forest border. 410 -- (This alternatiVe- le the advertised proposal and would leave a strip of land 670 feet in width . .