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there is no indication of whether any on-site treatment/disposal is possible. EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT The uses that directly adjoin the property are not necessarily compatible with all types of residential development of the property. Similarly, the zoning pattern for the larger area does not clearly encourage this site as a proper location for any form of general business. The parcel is adjoined by the Pitts School Fire Station to the south, and a race shop to the north. Neither of these uses is conducive to the development of the property for residential uses, and therefore to the R-40 zoning. The existing business and commercial zoning at the Pitts School Road and U.S. 29 intersection, however, indicate that that location functions as the general business district for this area. One could arguably state that specific residential or commercial uses could be made compatible with the area, both in the immediate area and the general surroundings. The long range plans for this area are also not supportive of the proposed straight rezoning. The County's Land Development Guide indicates this area is best suited for medium density residential development much like the area to the west of this location, around Weddington Road, is developed. In addition, a recent update of the County's future employment zoning (A-I) determined that the U. S. 29 corridor and properties in its immediate vicinity were those best 'suited for future commercial/industrial development. These areas are indicated by the A-I zoning that is approximately 1500 feet from this property. SUMMARY It has been Indicated In the "~indtngs of Fact" and in an attached letter that the building on this property is not in compliance with zoning or building code standards. 'The petitioner has not indicated any plans-to bring the structure into compliance with those codes. This parcel does not meet any of the intent or location requirements for business zoning or a multi-family use. It is located on a private road, off a road that is not a major thoroughfare, there is no access to public sewer, it is not located within or near the general business district for the area, and the proposal does not meet the goals and objectives of existing plans or the existing zoning pattern. Therefore, staff recommends that this petition be denied.