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As mentioned in the discussion of agricultural and low density residential uses, home based businesses and those relating to agriculture are a major part of this area. These are uses that cannot be illustrated on the map, but are ones that should continue to be located throughout the area if they meet regulations and do not negatively affect neighboring properties. One of the commercial areas shown is at the intersection of Cold Springs Road, Irish Potato Road and N.C. 73 East. This area has been previously studied as part of the Cold Springs/Hiqhwa¥ 73 Small Area Plan. Specific recommendations for the commercial area, and area in general, are contained in that document and it should be referenced for any proposed development in that area. There are no industrial or future employment areas shown in this plan area. While there are some businesses currently operating that might be considered industrial, there are no traditional industries and none are projected. Public facilities are a major component of this plan area. These facilities include the landfill, Sheriff's training facility, and possible additions to the County Park system. They have been the most controversial uses in the area also, and future plans for them may require adjustment and further study. The County landfill currently has an estimated life span of ten additional years. The probability, however, is that the area of the current landfill will be studied for possible expansion to meet future needs. That study will be entirely the responsibility of the County Health Department, their~Health Board and the Board of Commissioners. Should it be decided, however, that the landfill will be expanded at its present location, it will be necessary to look at the land use effects in the area and to examine methods to mitigate possible negative effects on the surrounding rural countryside. The Sheriff's Training Facility is being completed at the same time that this plan is being considered. Its use for law enforcement training, particularly firearms training, has caused considerable concern. The Sheriff has indicated that landscaping will be installed along the front of the facility to improve the visual impression, and that his department will work with area residents to make the facility compatible. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes three major improvements in or near this area. The first is the development of a greenway, or linear park, along Cold Water Creek from N.C.49 to the Lake Concord/Lake Fisher area. This greenway is envisioned as ultimately connecting Frank Liske Park with Baker's Creek Park. Efforts should be made as development occurs along Cold Water Creek to preserve a corridor for the greenway. The master plan indicates a goal of having five miles of this greenway completed by 1995. 19