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36 <br /> 10-Year Transition Criteria <br /> Land Slope. <br /> No significant slope or topography problems that would <br /> unreasonable increase the cost of extending water and sewer <br /> lines. <br /> COMPLIES. This property does not contain any areas of steep <br /> slope, and therefore would not pose difficulty in extending <br /> utility lines. <br /> Hydrology. <br /> Located outside of 100-year flood-prone areas as identified <br /> by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. <br /> COMPLIES. There are no such areas located on the subject <br /> property, or in close proximity. <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 /> I COMPLIES. No sites of unique or endangered species are <br /> identified within one mile of the property in question. <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 these lots are <br /> that of the Georgeville soil type, which are conducive to <br /> development and do not pose drainage problems. <br /> Public Services/Utilities <br /> Located in areas which are or could be reasonably and <br /> efficiently served by centralized public services and <br /> utilities. <br /> COMPLIES. This site does not have either municipal water or <br /> sewer service at present. The closest current service are . <br /> water lines located on E.C. 10 in the Strayhorn Hills <br /> development. However, the area is within the Town of <br /> Hillsborough's Future Service Area, and the Town has agreed <br /> in principle to serve the adjacent property (University <br /> Station) with utility service. This future proximity will <br /> make extension of service reasonably simple. <br /> Transportation System <br /> Located in areas that have very good road access, as well as <br /> service by rail lines. These areas should have the most <br /> complete transportation network in the County's planning <br /> jurisdiction. <br /> 4 <br />