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self-storage facilities, the development of the property could be in harmony with the character of the area. 2. Traffic problems associated with the development: This use would not be expected to produce heavy volumes of traffic. Due to the nature of the use and the location on the site, any traffic flow would be off of the main thoroughfare, yet would not encroach on existing residences down Jim Sossoman Road. 3. Consistency with the Cabarrus Comprehensive Plan: This property falls within the Midland Area Plan planning district. The plan's future land use map designates this area to be best suited for low density residential which would permit low impact non-residential uses. Staff Recommendation The primary question is if the use would preserve the rural/residential character of the area in accord with the intent of the area plans. The proposed use would not seem to compromise the intent of the County's I.and Development Plan. This petition could have been handled through performance based standards in the Low Density Zone had additional standards such as increasing the minimum lot size and siting behind a principal structure been in place. This now represents a second rezoning case in as many months in which a generally low impact use, which could have been conditioned through standards or even inclusion as a conditional use, could have been allowed without requiring a rezoning petition. The staff recommends approval of this petition with conditions. The following should be considered as a condition for approval: 1. Add/retain wooded area along north property line as a buffer between adjacent property on US Highway 601. 2. Construction of the residence should occur before or in conjunction with construction of the storage facility. 3. Adherence to the modified development plan. Kimberly A. Schriefer Planning Technician (704) 788-8141 ext. 143