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2 <br />4. How will the County address noise levels generated by the Speedway and possible <br />future reopening of the go-kart track ? <br />5. What types of additional nonresidential land uses are to be considered for the area and <br />how will their impact be mitigated ? <br />6. What additional traffic related issues would be generated by potentially allowing for <br />additional nonresidential development ? <br />7. How will allowing for additional development within the area affect the existing <br />groundwater public water supply and how will existing, and future, residential <br />developments be protected from the increase in groundwater demand? <br />8. What will be done to protect the environmental integrity of the Flat River and Little River <br />Watershed Overlay districts ? <br />9. What ancillary impacts will be generated in Person and Durham Counties as a result of <br />potentially allowing for additional development in the area? <br />Four planning principles contained in the Task Force Report include: <br />1. Preservation and protection of the rural character and nature of the area; <br />2. Minimization of negative impacts on natural systems /environmentally sensitive areas; <br />3. Restrict growth and development so that it complements the rural character and <br />lifestyles; and <br />4. Maintenance of present service levels for existing infrastructure. <br />Traditional rezoning and special use permit processes were not felt to afford the community <br />sufficient protection and assurances of maintaining a rural lifestyle and character, and the Task <br />Force suggests a zoning overlay entitled Rural Economic Development Area (REDA) be <br />created to facilitate bringing the nonconforming activities into compliance. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact at this time; existing County staff will be <br />utilized in the small area planning process. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends referral to the Planning Board for a <br />recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than August 21, 2007. <br />