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Recommendations: · A major goal for the planning area is to preserve both farmland and open space. The section on farmland and open space preservation recommends several strategies to accomplish that goal. Three specific recommendations are to reduce permitted residential densities, require the issuance of a conditional use permit for major subdivisions and to require that all subdivisions of 10 or more lots be designed in conformance with the cluster development standards in the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance. These recommended policies would address many of the concerns of area residents. Mount Pleasant The most recent residential development within the Town limits has been the construction of new duplexes near the Town's center. The most recent, and largest, subdivisions occurred between 1997 and 2000. Each are single-family developments and consist of lots approximately one-half acre in size. Goals: A general goal for the Town of Mount Pleasant would be to continue to maintain a broad spectrum of housing alternatives in varying price point ranges. The higher density developments, such as apartments, condominium, townhomes, duplexes, and zero-lot line homes should remain within the Town's center and be encouraged to conform to the Town's existing ambiance in regard to height-width ratios, setbacks, and design. Some housing projects should be incorporated with light business and commercial uses to form mixed-use projects to coincide with the concentration of development existing in the Town's center. Recommendations: · Maintain the "small town" atmosphere by encouraging the development of new housing projects within, or adjacent to the current Town limits. · New residential developments should be directed to areas currently served by public water and sewer. It is recommended that properties not directly accessible to existing utility infrastructure not be rezoned to a higher density until those facilities are made available. · To permit the development of medium and higher density housing in the Mixed Residential, Town Center and Village Mixed-Use District's in order to maintain the Town's character and to allow for smooth transitions between commercial and residential districts and uses. · Establish and maintain the historic district by incorporating an overlay district to protect the historic homes in Mount Pleasant. · Maintain low-density developments (two units per acres or less) or cluster style neighborhoods within Mount Pleasant's extra-territorial jurisdiction in order to preserve open space and maintain an efficient use of the Town's infrastructure. · Keep medium and higher density developments and infill projects focused around the Town Center. · Rezone the area off Franklin Street and Halifax Court to allow for mixed uses. · Add a condition to the zoning ordinance that would require a design review process for higher density housing projects that incorporate townhomes, condominiums, duplexes, and/or apartments.