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PLANNING STAFF REPORT <br />CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS �. <br />09/19/2011 <br />Exhibits <br />1. Zoning Map — Submitted by Staff <br />2. Land Use Map — Submitted by Staff <br />3. Aerial Map — Submitted by Staff <br />4. Town of Midland `Town Plan 2030' Map- Submitted by Town of Midland <br />5. Soil & Water Conservation Comments — Submitted by Dennis Testerman <br />6. List of Permitted Uses in CR (Countryside Residential) — Submitted by Staff <br />7. List of Permitted Uses in LC (Limited Commercial) — Submitted by Staff <br />8. List of Permitted Uses in HDR (High Density Residential) — Submitted by Staff <br />9. List of Adjacent Property Owners — Submitted by Staff <br />10. Letter to Applicant- Submitted by Staff <br />Intent of Zoning Districts <br />Existing Zoning: <br />Countryside Residential - <br />Lands in this district have a strong rural, pastoral feel. Natural environmental <br />elements such as tree lines, small ponds, rock formations, and manmade elements <br />such as pasture fencing are to be retained, if at all possible. Although the area is <br />capable of handling higher densities of development, development is kept at very <br />low overall densities. Development includes only the standard single family <br />detached dwelling. The site sensitive design concept is carried out through <br />performance based standards on residential development with the technique of <br />"clustering ". In general, clustering is an arrangement of physical structures on <br />land with an emphasis on retaining natural areas as open space. It is the primary <br />way in which development can be successfully blended into the rural landscape. <br />Densities permitted in the CR district range from 1 unit per 2 acres if the <br />Conventional Subdivision option is used to 1 unit per acre if the Open Space <br />design option is used. The minimum lot size is one acre. The minimum lot size <br />for minor subdivisions is one acre. Public water and sewer are not permitted in <br />this zoning district. <br />Limited Commercial- <br />This district is intended to accommodate relatively small scale commercial and <br />office development at intensity complementary to residential land use <br />Proposed Zoning: <br />High Density Residential - <br />This district is intended to allow for a wide range of residential uses and will be <br />the primary location for multifamily development. This district allows open space <br />and amenity subdivisions. Both water and sewer are available and transportation <br />networks are capable of supporting high density development. The district is also <br />designed to accommodate office and commercial uses that are compatible with a <br />high density setting. High density residential /mixed use zones will develop <br />typically near municipal boundary lines but should always be located near major <br />thoroughfare level roads. Densities permitted in the HDR district range from 4.5 <br />Attachment number 1 <br />G -1 Page 236 <br />