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8 <br /> streams, and floodplain). Several of the subject parcels are <br /> developed for use in support of residential dwelling units. If the <br /> rezoning petition is approved, these existing structures/uses <br /> would be eliminated. <br /> For more information on existing land uses please refer to the <br /> application narrative contained in Attachment 1. <br /> h. Roads: Vehicular access to subject parcels would be off of Old <br /> NC Highway 86. <br /> i. Water and Sewer: The applicant is proposing to extend water <br /> and/or wastewater service lines, maintained by the Town of <br /> Hillsborough, to serve District(s) 1 and 2. <br /> Surrounding Land Uses: a. NORTH: Interstate 40 ; agricultural operation and single-family <br /> residential property zoned Economic Development Hillsborough <br /> Limited Office (EDH-2) and Rural Residential (R-1) approximately <br /> 110 acres in area. <br /> b. SOUTH: Undeveloped property ; Single-family residential property <br /> zoned Rural Residential (R-1) ranging in size from 2 to 12 acres. <br /> c. EAST: Single-family residential and undeveloped property zoned <br /> Economic Development Hillsborough Limited Office (EDH-2) <br /> ranging in size from 1 to 12 acres ; Interstate 40. <br /> d. WEST: Single-family residential and undeveloped property zoned <br /> Rural Residential ranging in size from 1 1/2 to 50 acres. <br /> Conditional Zoning (CZ) Process: The process involves the approval of a rezoning petition and <br /> a master development plan allowing for the development of a specific land use(s) on <br /> approximately 20 parcels of property. Applications are processed in a legislative manner (i.e. <br /> does not require sworn testimony or evidence) and decisions are based on the BOCC's <br /> determination that the project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive <br /> Plan. <br /> Development Process, Schedule, and Action: The typical cadence for the review of a CZ <br /> application is: <br /> • First Action — Planning staff schedules a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM). <br /> Staff Comment — DONE. This meeting was held on September 14, 2017. A <br /> synopsis of comments from this meeting is contained within Attachment 7. <br /> • Second Action — The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting <br /> and makes a recommendation to the BOCC. <br /> Staff Comment — DONE. The Planning Board reviewed the application at its <br /> October 4, 2017 regular meeting and voted to recommend approval with the <br /> imposition of conditions as detailed in Attachment 8. <br /> • Third Action — The BOCC receives the Planning Board recommendation and <br /> makes a decision at a previously advertised public hearing. <br /> Staff Comment — The public hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2017. <br />