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v 38 - 9 criteria, potentially complies another and does not expressly fail any. Although there are three categories of special concern, methods of mitigation can be imposed and applied at the site plan level. The existing land use of the area is undergoing change at this time, and will undoubtedly continue to do so whether this change is piecemeal as it has been in the past, or part of a master plan. Another major area of concern is for the areas of natural and historical significance that are located near the site. The Duke Forest land and natural site contained within are fortunately located upstream from the proposed area. Significant buffers can be imposed at the site plan level to protect this valuable resource, and the applicant has indicated a willingness to do so. Similarly, methods of protecting the nearby family cemetery and possible slave cemetery can be implemented at the site plan level as the need arises. This proposed amendment, and the subsequent planned development, would unquestionably impact New Hope Church Road and Old N.C. 10. This type of impact has been foreseen by the County and N.C. DOT, as referenced by the inclusion of both as future major collector roads. Impact on these roads and possible improvements by the developer would be assessed and required in the planned development approval process. 3. The agreement of the Town of Hillsborough to provide this planned development with public water and sewer services indicates further the transition that this area is undergoing. Water service from Hillsborough currently exists in Strayhorn Hills, an adjacent one unit/acre subdivision. In addition, the proposed park dedication is consistent with the Parks and Recreation element of the Comprehensive Plan. Both the extension of water and sewer service and the proposed park are indicative of an area in transition from rural agricultural to low density residential.