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~' ~ ~ A Since 1979 THE JOHN R McADAMS COMPANY, INC. 3. The location and character of the use, if de~~c~loped according to the plan submitted, Neill be in harmony ti>>ith the urea in tirhich it is to be located and the use is in compliance tit~ith the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these rega~lations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of Catinty Commissioners. The site is an appropriate location for the proposed development. The number of dwelling units within the development does not exceed the maximum allowed under the existing zoning classilacation and conforms to the Orange County Land Use Plan designation of the site as agricultural residential, a land use category of low density residential development. Additionally, the inclusion of nonresidential uses within the proposed community supports the Land Use Plan goal to provide for small-scale commercial uses in rural areas. With regard to the standards specific to planned development mixed use projects, the following findings can be made. • Buffers are provided along the perimeter of the development and all land uses are oriented internal to the community in order to ensure against potential negative impacts to adjacent properties. • While the proposed mix of uses are well integrated; the master plan is designed to insulate the residential neighborhoods from through traffic and nonresidential uses. • The mixed use nature of the project will reduce the number of vehicle trips to and frorr~ the development that are generated by the community's residents. Approximately $5% of the residential units are. within walking distance of the Town Center. • The development is located within an existing network of major thoroughfares and is adjacent to Western Bypass. The proposed internal road system includes a through road or parkway that will run the length of the development and provide access to minor neighborhood streets and nonresidential uses. The development is in a prime location to be served by mass transit at the time that it is available to northern Orange County. Conclusion The proposed development and requested rezoning and Special Use Permit are consistent with the goals of the Orange County Land Use Plan and the requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. If approved, the PD-MU zoning designation and Special Use Permit will allow development of a local community, not just residential neighborhoods, and will relieve some of the burden placed on the Tawn of Hillsborough to provide for commercial and other