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~oL 5 would allow transition from one ordinance to another during that period. This item was referred to the Planning Board for recommendation. 2. 7,~-4-84 (RE~Q~ING_ O$F UE5_T) , W~L_D_D~OQD CORP~~ Presentation was given by Jeff Coutu. The purpose of this agenda item is to receive public input on a rezoning request by Wildwoad Corporation to change 12 acres from Residential-1 to General commercial-4 and to change 62 acres 'Residential-1 to Industrial-2 on the west side of N.C. 86 adjacent to I-85. The property is known as part of Lot 4, Tax dap 45, Hillsborough Township. It is within the HB-4 Central Orange Node which is designated Commercial/Industrial Transition. The area is also Ten Year Transition. The proposed rezoning would allow commercial and industrial development on the site. The Planning Department report (see File ~~~ in the Clerk's permanent file) identifies other impacts of the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Darshall questioned the traffic .count. She expressed the desire to have the count for all previously approved projects in the area to be included for the overall count to be complete., She asked if more up-to-date figures could be received from DOT. Coutu responded that it was DOT's policy to wait far the development to happen and traffic to be generated before a traffic count is done and road improvements proposed. Marshall also Hated concern about the impacts on fire protection and law enforcement protection. Also, she expressed concern whether the Town of _ Hillsborough was willing to provide water and sewer. Planning Board member Rizer noted it was difficult to find answers to traffic and water problems. The need must generally be there before services are provided. r?arshall indicated again that she was requesting cumulative information rather than information on the contribution of individual projects. Commissioner V7alker commented that there would be drastic impact, but that DOT would be placed in the position of "reacting" rather than acting. Willhoit commented that we have the ability to create problems at a greater rate than DOT will ever be able to respond. He expressed concern about the type of development and noted that perhaps planned development would be the best approach. Planning Board member Greenberg asked if approval of water and sewer lines had been received from the State. Coutu stated that development can be served .by the Town of Hillsborough and he sees this process as moving smoothly now. Coutu referred these questions to Rick Cannity who represented the developer in this rezoning request. Cannity stated that it was his understanding that the lines alreay have state approval and the water and sewer lines already exist on this property. Cannity commented that it was his opinion that this rezoning request meets the criteria set forth in the Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. He felt that the projected county traffic was too high and that Hillsborough had stated it was willing to provide water and sewer. Planning Board member Wilson inquired of Mr. Cannity what traffic count he would consider as being more accurate. Cannity responded that since clients were not yet lined up for the lease of the property, it was not known just what business would be in the development and the amount, of traffic generated. Wilson felt that the road was already overused.