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address these concerns, and show plans for improvement and mitigation, before the non-residential use of the property can be approved. If reclamation is difficult or not possible, re-use of the property as a recreational area is strongly encouraged. Another area shown in future employment use is between the county line and the Rocky River. Part of this is a large single parcel owned by the Speedway through which the King's Grant Parkway will pass. This property's proximity to 1-85, U.S. 29, the parkway and other nonresidential uses make it a prime development area. Part of this employment district is a number of smaller properties along Quay and Old Holland roads. These properties are also impacted by the King's Grant project, the Sp¢,.--dway and the major transportation corridors, The major hindrances to their future development are direct access to these corridors and extension of services. It will be important to improve both of these before development can be justified. The last area of future employment is along U. S. 29 around the intersection with Pitts School Road. The larger area is currently a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential use but the trend has been away from residential. Because of the importance of U.S. 29 as an employment corridor it is felt this trend w/Il continue. It is important to note once again that the map indicates the employment area extending a certain distance off of U.S. 29, but that distance is much less important than the need for all uses to retain their orientation and access towards U.S. 29. There are no projected institutional or recreational areas shown on the future land use map for this subarea, although there certainly will be a need. The most likely institutional uses that will be needed in this area are schools and recreation space. No schools are currently projected here because most of the population growth has centered on Weddington Road to the east, but as development extends into this area school sites will be needed. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicates that a Coddle Creek District Park (a park of a minimum 200 acres) is an alternative to two other district parks planned in the County. A park of this size may not be necessary, depending on where the northwest district park is located, but should be considered. New recreational space is encouraged with every new development of any size, but once again sites mentioned for active pursuit as park areas are just outside of this subarea and closer to exiting and developing population. Coddle Creek, which forms the western boundary of this subarea is indicated as a possible site for a greenway park, and dedication of land for this purpose should be encouraged as development takes place. Particular emphasis should also be given to exploring the issues of private contribution of land, and development and/or maintenance of recreation space through private funding. SUBAREA TWO Low density residential, usually seen in areas located without close proximity to growth points (like Charlotte or Concord), without well developed road systems and public utilities and w/th little market demand for housing, is not envisioned in Subarea Two. This level residential development is not projected for two reasons - existing development patterns show virtually no low density residential development and also the simple fact of location. Subarea Two contains the "Weddington Road residential corridor", the focus of the most intense residential growth in Cabarrus County. Secondly, Subarea Two both shares a boundary with the City of Concord and contains land area within the City limits. The naturally higher density of the City has pushed outward and the existence of the City's utility system helps to support higher densities. Medium density residential, the middle level of residential development, is largely an accomplished fact. Three of the four medium density residential areas are already developed. To the north bordering on Davidson Highway is the Zemosa Acres residential development. South finds Asheford Green, Greenside at Asheford and Foxlaire developed about the Cabarrus County Country Club. And, in the northwestern corner lies Country Acres. Each are established developments with literal subdivisions of land, i. e., lots drawn out to reflect medium density development. The final area of medium density residential for the area is found northwest of Interstate 85. Generally known as Alton Run, roughly 50 percent of the area has been developed. To continue the existing development pattern, medium density residential is envisioned for this area. It should be noted that the entire area northwest of Interstate 85 and south of Highway 73 on the Subarea Two map is the focus of annexation by the City of Karmapolis and will likely find itself under another planning jurisdiction in the not too distant future. WESTERN AREA PLAN DRAFT 4 PAGE 16