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48 <br /> within the Towns and then the areas adjacent to the Towns <br /> likely to become urban. (0C) <br /> 2) A transition area should be designated, between existing <br /> developed areas and the rural buffer, as a target for new <br /> development to occur. (CH) <br /> DOES NOT COMPLY. The amendment is incompatible with these <br /> policies. The property designated for a transition activity <br /> node, with a potential for intensive commercial uses, is <br /> neither within nor adjacent to the Towns. <br /> RURAL AREAS <br /> 1) The rural residential and agricultural character of the <br /> Township outside the Towns and adjacent transition areas <br /> should be maintained. (0C) <br /> 2) Rural lands currently existing between the Chapel <br /> Hill/Carrboro urban area and Hillsborough should be <br /> preserved. <br /> DOES ROT CO1LY. The amendment can be considered <br /> incompatible with these policies. It is questionable whether <br /> rural character can be maintained with the existence of a <br /> • transition activity node. <br /> URBAN FORM <br /> 1) A compact form of development should be achieved avoiding <br /> urban sprawl. (0C) <br /> DOSS NOT COMPLY. The amendment can be considered <br /> incompatible with this policy. It is unlikely that urban <br /> sprawl can be avoided, given the location of the properties <br /> and the zoning and uses that would be allowed under the <br /> associated land use plan category (Agricultural Residential <br /> and Commercial Transition Activity Node) . <br /> 2) The urbanizing areas of the Towns are the major growth <br /> centers of the Township. . . (CH) <br /> DOES Nalt COMPLY., The presence of a transition activity node <br /> in the Rural Buffer would create an urbanizing area outside <br /> of the Towns and existing Urban Service Area. <br /> UTILITY EXTENSION <br /> 1) The timing of utility extensions and the pace of growth <br /> should be coordinated. (CH) <br /> lo• <br />