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I <br />sites of natural, biological, or ecological significance. <br />SOIL CONDITIONS. (Located in areas where general soil <br />conditions are suitable for urban uses because of good <br />drainage characteristics and load - bearing capacity for future <br />development). <br />COMPLIES. The predominant soil types are Herndon and <br />Georgeville silt loams. These soils are also well drained and <br />provide high suitability for most urban uses. Soil <br />permeability is moderate, with a medium potential for urban <br />uses because of slope and permeability constraints. <br />A band of Tatum soils are found on lands along the <br />headwaters of Stony Creek. These soils have slightly <br />steeper slopes and have moderate permeability and shrink - <br />swell potential. This soil group also has limited potential <br />for most urban uses because of slope and depth to rock, <br />however, this limitation can be reduced or modified by <br />special site planning, design, or maintenance. <br />PUBLIC SERVICES /FACILITIES. (Located in areas which are or <br />could be reasonably and efficiently served by centralized <br />public services and utilities). <br />QUESTIONABLE_ Currently, a 16 -inch OWASA pipeline runs along <br />the property's boundary at Old Chapel Hill - Hillsborough <br />Drive. The applicant cites this pipeline as a means of <br />compliance with the Land Use Element's provisions for <br />reasonable and efficient utility service. <br />However, this pipeline is used only to transfer water between <br />Hillsborough and OWASA. It is not in active service and <br />carries water only when the two water systems choose to <br />utilize it to augment water supplies across the county. <br />OWASA staff confirms that this large pipeline is not <br />available for individual taps and is a transfer -only pipe. <br />In addition, there is no public sewer on site, nor are there <br />plans to provide public sewer at this time. The provision of <br />such services is a criteria for establishing a node. <br />In terms of other public services, the area is not within the <br />Town Limits of Hillsborough. Public safety protection would <br />be provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department with <br />fire protection from the Orange Rural Fire District. <br />Although this site alone may be adequately served with <br />public safety and fire protection, one of the long -term <br />policy implications of increased non - residential development <br />in this area could be inadequacy of service if higher <br />intensity development occurs. <br />5 <br />