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Staff Comment : Per the FLUM , the parcel ' s future land use classification is <br /> 20 -Year Transition , which is defined as " areas changing from rural to urban <br /> in form and density . All densities of residential development would be <br /> appropriate . " A portion of the parcel is also designated as R- 1 ( Rural <br /> Residential ) , which is defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as " land in <br /> the rural areas of the County which is appropriate for low intensity and low- <br /> density residential development and which would not be dependent on urban <br /> services during the plan period . " It is also A rezoning to R- 1 is consistent with <br /> these stated goals and objectives . <br /> • Land Use Goal 2 : Land uses that are appropriate to on -site environmental <br /> conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural <br /> resources, and community character. <br /> Staff Comment : The property is designated on the Future Land Use Map <br /> ( FLUM ) as 20 -Year Transition , which is defined as " areas changing from <br /> rural to urban in form and density . All densities of residential development <br /> would be appropriate . " A portion is also identified as Rural Residential and is <br /> defined in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as " land in the rural areas of the <br /> County which is appropriate for low intensity and low- density residential <br /> development and which would not be dependent on urban services during <br /> the plan period . " The proposed rezoning is consistent with a transition to <br /> allow for residential development while maintaining a low intensity land use . <br /> The parcel contains the Special Flood Hazard Area ( 100 Year Floodplain ) <br /> and 500 Year Floodplain , as well as a 1 . 8 - acre pond . Future development of <br /> the parcel would not infringe on these features , with the low density and <br /> open space requirements for development within the R- 1 zoning district . <br /> • Land Use Goal 3 : A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program <br /> and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, <br /> minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced <br /> transportation system . <br /> Staff Comments : The request to assign the parcel ' s historic zoning of R- 1 <br /> ( Rural Residential ) ensures that rural character and land use are preserved <br /> from any development resulting from the rezoning . R- 1 permitted land uses <br /> are consistent with low density development and limit disturbance on <br /> surrounding rural lands . The amendment will assign the parcel the same <br /> zoning district as all surrounding properties . Under N . C . G . S . 10 &581 . 1 and <br /> 1601D -903 , the parcel has Bona Fide Farm Exemption status . The property <br /> owners will maintain this status and use the rear of the parcel for farm use . <br /> This aligns with adjacent property uses as agriculture and maintains the rural <br /> character of the area . <br />