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uses allowed under C-i, but it is possible that this area could -- develop into a center with a much larger market area and the external effects could be increased. The staff feels Ghat it has been proven how the commercial uses fit within the overall mixed use development, although some amendments are proposed. The use of buffering to the north, west, and south allows the commercial area to fit within the larger development pattern. The exception is to the east where some buffering must be employed to avoid affecting those residences on Weddington Road. Similarly, the employment of a design review committee, like signage, and height restrictions on proposed light industrial adjacent to Weddington, all tie the commercial area to the overall development. As stated earlier, there are concerns about the size of the commercial development, and although they are lessened by the type of uses allowed in C-l, conditions that would limit the size of the commercial area should be considered. PARCELS C AND D: I-1 SPECIAL USE These parcels, although separate on the concept plan, will be considered to be as one for the purpose of analysis. There are 382.25 acres in these two parcels combined. The reason they are separated is to allow for additional height restrictions to be placed on Parcel C so that there is a graduation of the intensity of use as development approaches Weddington Road. This will lessen the effect of the industrial use on Weddington Road and make it more compatible with the proposed commercial use across Weddington. The southern portion of this property at U.S. 29 is zoned Agricultural-Industrial and is included in the U.S. 29 employment corridor shown in the Western Area Plan. The A-I zoning indicates this is in an area that will eventually be making a transition to employment uses. This is recognized in the future land use portion of the long range plan and expanded upon. The text states that the depth of the employment area is not dependent on the depth of the current zoning, but instead relates to orientation and access. The industrial parcels have primary access to U.S. 29 and the proposed Westside Bypass. The access to U.S. 29 is from Concord Farms Road, an existing road that cuts through the center of the property. Although Concord Farms has equal access to U.S. 29 and Weddington Road, the concept plan shows that steps have been taken to reduce the effect at Weddington. Despite extensive frontage on Weddington, there will be no direct access to the industrial area other than through Concord Farms Road. Additionally, a 50 foot setback is proposed and within that a 30 foot landscape buffer area. The access to the planned Westside Bypass will permit connection to other employment corridors. These corridors, other than U.S. 29, are 1-85, N.C. 49, and N.C. 73. This also should place emphasis on a major road and away from Weddington Road.