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oil 5 Zoning Ordinance requirements. Thus, the Concept Plan is required in order to move to the next step in the process. Searles asked about the soils limitations. Cameron responded that the information on the site analysis is from the USDA Soil Survey. They have not done specific on -site testing with a soil scientist. The soil survey provides tables that indicate engineering properties and which soils are suitable for different kinds of development. For road construction and dwellings with or without basements, some of the soils have moderate limitations and some have severe limitations for shrink swell potential and/or wetness. That usually means that it is not prohibitive for development but it may require more grading, additional drainage facilities, and possibly larger footings or foundations. Barrows asked about the comments from the Town of Hillsborough regarding public water and sewer. Cameron responded that they have acknowledged that they have the capacity to serve this area. However, that approval depends upon review of the actual. construction plans and plans for installation. Barrows noted that a concern was with the water shortage that Hillsborough often experiences. Searles noted that the ordinance requires plantings of six feet, why is staff recommending plantings four - six feet. Cameron responded that the smaller plantings from the beginning have a greater chance for survival. She continued that the types of plantings that are being recommended are fairly quickly growing and have a good success rate which would provide the height required in a reasonable amount of time. At the present tune, the area is an open fiekl. Katz asked if McCalip, Transportation Planner, had discussed his concerns with the developer. McCalip responded that information provided by the developer that afternoon had addressed some of his concerns. Those not yet addressed are parking at the recreation site and turn lanes on Lawrence Road. The developer does not feel that turn lanes on Lawrence Road are necessary but McCalip continued to express the same concern according to the Subdivision Regulations. (A copy of the memorandum by McCalip is an attachment to these minutes on pages A(i --? 7.) Katz noted that a resident at the Neighborhood Information Meeting had expressed concern regarding the development of a hazardous traffic situation developing at the intersection of Old NC 10 and NC 86. McCalip responded that sight distance improvements are needed at the intersection of Lawrence Road and NC 10. Searles stated that she felt the only difference between the two plans is the appearance of the open space. Cameron noted that the cluster plan has a road which crosses the creek and agreed that there are no major differences in the two Concept Plans. Walters asked about the recommended location of the additional access and Cameron indicated possible locations on the plan. She noted that there is an existing public right of way on Laurie Drive that comes through the existing development of Colonial Park and connects with Lannie Drive and goes out to Lawrence Road. It also may be possible to acquire an easement on the