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available, and the use of two access points, the staff recommends approval of the Parcel A change. PARCELS B: I-1 SPECIAL USE ~Parcel B contains 322 acres and is proposed for liqht industrial use.~ 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 parcel has 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. Signage and turn lanes will emphasize the entrance into the industrial area from U.S. 29 and the transition to residential use will prevent direct non- residential access to Weddington Road. 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. The Western Area Plan places emphasis on proper buffering of dissimilar uses. This is particularly important with industrial uses. To the west, this property adjoins residences, proposed residences, and open/agricultural land. It is buffered from these by Coddle Creek and the preservation of its flood plain and existing vegetation as an open area. The northern portion of the property adjoins the proposed residential area for which proposed buffering has been discussed. The greatest concern about buffering is on the eastern side of the property. The eastern boundary of Parcel B is currently open and a mix of ARR and A-I zoning. [ The development plan indicates a landscaped 50 foot buffer alonq these property lines to lessen potential conflict..~ Along Concord Farms Road to the east, this property adjoins Other A-I property so the combination of two front setbacks, right-of-way, and similar uses should eliminate buffering concerns. The concept plan basically meets the goals of the Western Area Plan for employment areas along the U.S. 29 corridor. Optionally, access to the industrial parcels from Weddington Road would not be permitted, but since that is not proposed the petitioners have