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15 <br /> the inventory of historic architecture of <br /> Chapel Hill Township in 1992 . The home will <br /> not be sold, but will remain in family <br /> ownership.) <br /> 4 . Significantly larger than required stream <br /> buffers and lot sizes, and/or other design <br /> features are proposed as part of a subdi- <br /> vision to be located in a Protected Water- <br /> shed as designated on the Orange County <br /> Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount of <br /> impervious surface and cause infiltration <br /> of storm water runoff to prevent the <br /> pollution of water supply reservoirs. <br /> (The subdivision is n9t located in a <br /> protected watershed.) <br /> 5. Topographic and environmental features, <br /> such as streams, steep slopes, or <br /> watersheds, that would be adversely <br /> affected by the use of roads constructed to <br /> State standards because of factors such as <br /> significant amounts of earthwork (cut and <br /> fill) that would contribute to increased <br /> runoff of stormwater and siltation. <br /> (Building the road to State standards <br /> would increase grading and impervious <br /> surface as well as eliminate more <br /> trees. Such excessive disturbance at <br /> Whitfield's Glen would have negative <br /> impacts not only on site, but could also <br /> affect Duke Forest and New Hope Creek <br /> which are both downstream and contain <br /> significant natural areas.) <br /> EVALUATION SUMMARY: The subdivision is in the Rural Buffer. <br /> Lot sizes, setbacks, and the recreation dedication are larger <br /> than the minimum required. Restrictive covenants will protect <br /> existing trees and natural areas. The homes will be buffered <br /> P from public roads. The Planning Staff recommends that Duck <br /> Pond Trail be approved as a Class B private road. <br />