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ATTACHMENT 7 p.33 Growth Management System -Comments and Responses August 25, 2003 Public Hearing uestion: Does the proposed Growth Management System (GMS) require the creation of a new map or revisions to an existing map? Response: The proposed GMS and amendments utilize existing Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Water/Sewer Boundary Agreement maps and do not require the creation of a new map or revisions to any existing maps. The "Rural" and "Urbanizing" areas created by the proposed GMS are determined through the overlay and intersection of existing Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Water/Sewer Boundary Agreement maps. This planning practice of overlaying various land use maps is widely accepted in North Carolina and is presently in use, in Orange County, to decrease density and impervious cover within Watershed Critical Areas such as the Upper Eno Watershed. uestion: Why have so many Growth Management System Map Options been provided? Response: In the past, the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners have asked to see a variety of options that maybe available from which to choose. However, it should be noted that the Planning Department Staff is recommending the selection of Clption 1, Option 2, or a phased combination of Options 1 & 2 for implementation. Options 3 and 4 are seen as less favorable to the Department. The implementation of Option ;would require additional study and formal interlocal agreements for the expansion of "Urbanizing" areas in the Hillsborough, Durham, and Mebane/Efland areas. Option 4 was provided to illustrate the full extent possible for the "Urbanizing" area. However, it is the Department's opinion that Option 4 is not an accurate representation of areas that can be served by public water and sewer and as a result, much too large for consideration. uestion: What is the current thinking on the update of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element? ResRonse: The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element will be addressed later this year. Community outreach will be included as part of the process with the assistance of a third party meeting facilitator. The proposed Growth Management System consists of subdivision size (number of lots) and location thresholds and does not address density issues. On the contrary, the Land Use Element will consist primarily of density issues and therefore, is distinct from the proposed Growth Management System.