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39 <br /> Zoning Overlay District, which is defined in the UDO as "...an urban village style of <br /> development in an area of the county served, or intended to be served, by public water and <br /> sewer systems." <br /> The properties are largely already developed as impervious surface and rezoning allows for <br /> the opportunity to redevelop this property to achieve the goals of both this planning principle <br /> and the overlay district, which identify the area and properties as where density and non- <br /> residential uses should be encouraged. <br /> b. Planning Principle 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County's rural areas are <br /> a cherished component of the County's character. Future development should preserve and <br /> enhance the county's rural landscape. <br /> Staff Comment: The properties are located in the CITAN on the FLUM, and is defined in <br /> the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as "[I]and focused on designated road intersections within <br /> either a 10-year or 20-year transition area that is appropriate for retail and other commercial <br /> uses and/or manufacturing and other industrial uses." It is also located in the Efland Village <br /> Zoning Overlay District, which is defined in the UDO as "...an urban village style of <br /> development in an area of the county served, or intended to be served, by public water and <br /> sewer systems." <br /> By supporting the rezoning and redevelopment of these properties in Efland, the owners <br /> can provide for goods and services in an area designated to do so, filling a market need <br /> without encroaching into rural areas. It will also have the indirect impacts of likely reducing <br /> vehicle miles traveled and carbon emissions, by providing for such services in a locale that <br /> is closer to the homes of Efland community residents so that they do not have to travel to <br /> municipal locations, as currently required due to the lack of commercial businesses. <br /> c. Planning Principle 6. Water Resources Preservation: The County has finite water resources <br /> to provide to future populations. The protection and management of the County's water <br /> resources should be a high priority. <br /> Staff Comment: The rezoning of these properties will enable their redevelopment for <br /> commercial purposes, which is how they have been historically used. Redevelopment of <br /> existing impervious area will result in no new impacts to the watershed or receiving waters, <br /> should the redevelopment occur within this existing impervious area. Development <br /> exceeding that developed area would be subject to regulation under the County's <br /> stormwater and water supply watershed regulations; the properties are located in the Upper <br /> Eno Protected Watershed. Due to the availability of City of Mebane sewer access, no septic <br /> treatment will be required, further reducing potential impacts to the surrounding waters. <br /> d. Planning Principle 7. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity: Development of a <br /> diversity of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses should occur in Orange <br /> County. <br /> Staff Comment: The properties are located in the CITAN on the FLUM, and is defined in <br /> the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as "[I]and focused on designated road intersections within <br /> either a 10-year or 20-year transition area that is appropriate for retail and other commercial <br /> uses and/or manufacturing and other industrial uses." It is also located in the Efland Village <br /> Zoning Overlay District, which is defined in the UDO as "...an urban village style of <br /> development in an area of the county served, or intended to be served, by public water and <br /> sewer systems." By supporting the rezoning and redevelopment of these properties in <br /> 5 <br />