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speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural <br /> and cultural resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and <br /> creating new mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. <br /> Comments: rXisting community services such as space for gathering and community building can be <br /> xpanded in the future to better support the area-ATM,bus stop, etc. <br /> Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, yes <br /> and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. <br /> Comments: Specifically protects the community character of Efland by serving the local residents via <br /> vents and as a place for residents to gather <br /> Objective LU-2.1: <br /> Maintain the rural, low-density land surrounding Chapel Hill and Carrboro Transition Areas n/a <br /> as Rural Buffer land, as designated on the Land Use Plan. <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective LU-2.2: <br /> Continue to protect valuable resource land such as productive agricultural areas, natural <br /> areas, historic sites and properties, and potential reservoir sites through the County's yes <br /> Lands Legacy Program, and by directing incompatible development away from these areas <br /> through land use and zoning policies and regulations. <br /> Comments: his is a site of historical significance to Efland since the local high school building was here. <br /> Objective LU-2.4: <br /> Evaluate the development potential in rural crossroads communities to identify whether <br /> current regulations permit appropriate development that is in character with these n/a <br /> communities, and whether potential development in these areas would require significant <br /> expansions or cause depletions of public services. <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective LU-2.6: <br /> Protect prime reservoir sites from adverse development impacts and ensure that n/a <br /> regulations for these areas are appropriate. <br /> Comments: <br /> Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits <br /> sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported yes <br /> by an efficient and balanced transportation system. <br /> Comments: The intention is to continue similar usage of this land,which in turn supports and deepens the <br /> community and rural character of Efland. <br /> Objective LU-3.1: <br /> Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a separation of urban and rural land uses, and direct <br /> new development into areas where necessary community facilities and services exist yes <br /> through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. <br /> 4 <br />