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2 It was suggested that prior to completion of this project it would be helpful to present other information, such as, what are Hillsborough's current transition area boundaries, and what are the Joint Planning boundaries. Jennifer Zadwick introduced the members of the Suitability Analysis Team. She indicated that a suitability analysis is a process used to determine the appropriateness of a given tract of land for a specified use. When viewed collectively the hydrology, geology, and biology of the land yield insights into the types of uses suitable for a particular parcel of land. For the purposes of this project, the suitability of land for residential uses was the primary concern. The following three steps were followed in developing this suitability analysis: 1)Identify important land features which may constrain development, 2) Map the land available for development, and :3) Map specific development constraints for each design group. The colored maps, showing development constraints for Conventional, Density- Neutral and Neo- Traditional, were explained and reviewed. Verla Insko mentioned that it is possible that there are also local Ordinances which impart on development options in parts of this area. That will be clarified at future meetings. In response to a question regarding soils, Gene Bell indicated that the sail in Orange County is overall not the best for possible perk sites. The Health Department would have to actually test the individual parcel to determine if it is actually suitable for a septic system. A M - UNC student, Jeff Bandini, presented the design concept for Conventional Development. He indicated that the term Conventional Development refers to the'type of neighborhood design that has predominated in this country since World spar II. Conventional Development incorporates primarily single - family homes into neighborhoods characterized by large lots and curvilinear streets, many of which terminate in cul -de -sacs. These low - density, residential areas are separated completely from other types of land uses: including commercial and office centers. Most of the existing residential neighborhoods in the Stoney Creek Basin incorporate the basic principles of the Conventional Development design. For instance, individual lot sizes range from one acre to o ver ten acres per unit. Also, existing single - family and mobile homes in the basin are served by on -site. sept i c tanks and wells. All grater supply and wastewater treatment needs of new neighborhoods will be served similarly. The total passible dwelling units in "Scenario I" would require water and sewer being present. In response to a question, the methods available for dedicating land for recreational activities were discussed. It is possible to