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I Within the town of Carrboro's planning jurisdiction (which ends just north of Eubanks Road), there are protective buffers of 100 feet on either side of the route and other protections for viewsheds. The Hogan lands on the left as one begins the route are part of University Lake Watershed and are subject to very restrictive zoning regulations. The District Park plan is proposing maintenance of the existing meadow and the hilly site of the rhyolite quarry (a mile from Calvander) as well as the entire viewshed that borders the route. Following Carrboro's jurisdiction is an area lying within what is known as the Rural Buffer. This a zoning category created through a Joint Planning Agreement between the town of Chapel Hill and Orange County to restrict the level of development to a minimum of two (2) acres. Much of the area remains undeveloped. Further rules are being examined by the County to help preserve the natural open space along this corridor. In addition, the County has a Lands Legacy Program that offers assistance to landowners and particularly large farm owners in getting conservation easements for their property. An example of this is the Blackwood Farm, located on New Hope Road only afew miles from the Route, which has been purchased by the County for passive and low- impact public use. Duke Forest is protected and managed. F. Is there a continuous theme, story, underlying experience or message associated with the route? YES If yes, describe in a single sentence: Historically, it is believed to be the main road to Hillsborough from the southern end of Orange County since the 1700's through lands that were predominantly land grants and owned in part by persons like Thomas Lloyd who were influential in historic state and local matters. This the 19`h day of November, 2003. James T. Bryan III Chair, Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee