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78 <br /> is not. Additional explanation is provided where the <br /> response is not clear-cut. <br /> 12 & / Y ear Transition, Criteria <br /> Land Slope. <br /> No significant slope or topography problem that would <br /> unreasonably increase the cost of extending water and sewer <br /> lines. <br /> COMPLIES. The tract in question is located primarily on a <br /> prominent ridge line. Given this topography, slope does exist <br /> on the property, although this slope has not inhibited the <br /> extension of sewer lines into the subdivision. The small <br /> Orange County sliver of this tract does not have sewer <br /> service available to it, since there are no houses <br /> stovbe <br /> located in Orange County. The topography f <br /> would not prohibit service extension, if it were feasible. <br /> aydrology. <br /> Located outside of 100-year flood prone areas as identified <br /> by the Corps of Engineers. <br /> COMPLIES. The section of this tract in Orange County does not <br /> contain any areas of floodplain. <br /> Flora and Fauna. <br /> Located away from sites that would, if developed, create a <br /> threat to unique or endangered species as identified by the <br /> State or Federal Government. <br /> COMPLIES. There are no such sites within close proximity to <br /> this property. Furthermore, the impact of this development on <br /> the environment has largely already been felt. <br /> Soil, Conditions. <br /> Located in areas where general soil conditions are suitable <br /> for urban uses because of good drainage characteristics and <br /> load bearing capacity for site development. <br /> COMPLIES. The predominant soil type found on this site are <br /> Appling soils, which do not pose development problems. <br /> Public Services/Utilities <br /> Located in areas which are or could be reasonably and <br /> efficiently served by centraliz ed p ubli c services <br /> utilities. <br /> COMPLIES. As previously stated, tDurham County <br /> esusubdivision <br /> is currently served with City of Durham are in ground and operational. The subdivision does not have <br /> municipal water service, but instead utilises private <br /> individual wells. The Orange County portion of this tract <br /> 5 . <br />