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2 By creating a "Rural Character" district and a larger minimum lot size requirement, it sends a clear signal that increased density and non residential development will not be permitted except through approved rural character preservation strategies. For the Rural Character alternative to be effective, Hillsborough must agree not to annex property in the water /sewer service area beyond the transition area boundary. Hillsborough must also agree not to extend public water and sewer beyond the transition area boundary except in accord with the rural character strategies adopted by Orange County. PHASE II - TRANSIT CORRIDOR ALTERNATIVE In a recent report, the Research Triangle Regional Transit Land Use Study, strategies were outlined for the development of a fixed guideway transit system consisting of light rail people mover, dual --mode bus, and /or busway facilities. The strategies included therein have long -range implications for Orange County. Utilization of the land use transit strategies (which will not be summarized here) will address a number of issues which are currently being discussed by the County's. Economic Development Commission and Planning Board. These can be the focus of subsequent County /Town planning agreements. CONSENSUS ISSUES The joint work group reached consensus on the following issues and the supporting map #7 - exhibit B attached. I. Hillsborough would not annex beyond the transition area limits within the next 20 years. 2. Growth within the transition area would be non - concentric, eg. dispersed growth based on ability to extend gravity sewer and the demand for service around major transportation corridors. 3. Public water and sewer extensions beyond transition area boundaries would be limited to large developments or a combination of smaller developments with the expense of such extensions borne by the developer(s). 4. Orange County would have full control over zoning in the extended water /sewer service areas (Rural Character Alternative) with Hillsborough providing service only where feasible. 5. The Town would be primarily responsible for processing development applications in the transition area while the County would be primarily responsible for such outside the transition area. Details for joint or courtesy review must be developed. 6. The Land use and Comprehensive Plan in the CPZ area would be reviewed at least every five years. 7. All land use and zoning changes in the transition area must be approved by both the County and the Town.