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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES /OPEN SPACE/LANDSCAPE 6 The project is within the Neuse River Watershed basin. The project has relatively higher elevations and serves as a head waters area near a basin divide with little or no permanent streams. The site is completely forested with; pine forest, pine/hardwoods mix forest, hardwood forest. There are no major environmentally sensitive areas noted at this time. The open space plan attempts to preserve small areas of forest but because of the large impervious requirements of non - residential development and development elevation changes, limited areas of forest are preserved in the concept plan. The landscape plans including entry features and streetscapes are well designed. The internal roadway corridors create a consistent theme to assist in their overall architectural design concept. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Physical design features to unify the development and to create compatibility with neighboring areas. Most of the southern portion of Hillsborough Place (about 2/3 of project) lies in the I- 40/ Old 86 EDD. Majority of parcels abutting this portion of the project are presently undeveloped, thus Hillsborough Place will set tone /strongly influence future development on abutting properties. Recommend strict adherence to EDD Design Manual, particularly: • Section 3.1- Architectural Design (special attention to unified design concept) • Section 3.2 — Landscape Design (with special attention to land use buffers). 2. Northern portion of Hillsborough Place is predominantly residential and abuts existing or future residential development. Recommend strict adherence to Article 12 of Zoning Ordinance (Landscaping and Buffer Requirements). MISCELLANEOUS Erosion Control: A project of this scale and use should develop a high intensity erosion control program including full use of phasing and BMP's. Review Process: A project of this scale would, under most growth management guidelines, be considered a'Development of Regional Impact' (DRI). The impact affect more than one jurisdiction and accordingly should be reviewed jointly with full input from affected parties which include the county, school district and transportation MPO's. Annexation: An annexation feasibility study should be conducted which relates to the timing and ability for all affected parties to adequately service the area with essential public services. Building Permit Review and Inspection: Presently there is not enough building division staff and fee structure to accommodate this project. g Acraig\hilplace \6- 24 -99 \dg