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' 43 development. HYDROLOGY. (Located outside designated 100-year flood prone area as defined by Corps of Engineers) COMPLIES. There are areas south of New Hope Church Road along New Hope Creek that contain 100-year floodplain. New Hope Creek flows southward across the proposed node, and the floodplain is found here largely on the western fringe of the property in question. The floodplain is located on the outer fringe of the proposed node, however, and does not appear to be of sufficient nature to inhibit development on the vast majority of the site. FLORA AND FAUNA. (Located away from sites that would, if developed, create a threat to unique or endangered species as identified by the State or Federal government) DOES NOT COMPLY. There are two documented natural sites from the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats of Orange County in close proximity to the area in question. The first, Camp Pipsissewa, is significant for both the existence of its hardwood forest and two rare plant and animal species. The camp is also recognized for its existing recreational facilities and nature trail system. The threat status for this site is listed in the Inventory as extreme. The second site is Currie Hill, which is located north and west of Camp Pipsissewa. This hill adjoins the proposed Agricultural/Residential Area, but is also in some proximity to the proposed node. This hill has an unusual conical rock formation of diabase. Upwardly-formed diabase knobs are very rare in this area - the best-known examples nationally being Big and Little Roundtop of Battle of Gettysburg fame in Pennsylvania. This site is of great geologic interest, as well as containing unusual and rare vegetation as well. SOIL CONDITIONS. (Located in areas where general soil conditions are suitable for urban uses because of good drainage characteristics and load-bearing capacity for future development) . COMPLIES., The predominant soil types are Georgeville, Enon and Chewacla soils. The Enon soils are generally unsuitable for septic tank facilities, as are the wetland Chewacla soils. However, the more moderate Georgeville soils are the predominant class on this site and do not pose problems for development. PUBLIC SERVICES/FACILITIES. (Located in areas which are or could be reasonably and efficiently served by centralized public services and utilities) . DOES NOT COMPLY. Given the lack of future service providers, it does not appear likely that water and sewer service will be available to this area. The property lies in the New Hope Creak drainage basin, which drains east and south into the Jordan Lake basin. Therefore, it appears the I y '