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~1 "backward" in stream flow policy. She questioned the use of such a provision in the County policy without NRCD's comment. County Manager, Ken Thompson, responded that both the County and NRCD plans call for reduction in flow rates with increasing crises levels, including a "0" flow rate. Horace Johnson, Water Superintendent for the Town of Hillsborough,.,..,;, was sworn in to present evidence that water supply is available to serve the proposed Scotswood Subdivision. Johnson also stated that the Hillsborough water treatment facility is operating at 50% capacity. He noted that figures from the staff's statement were too high, adding that 150 gallons per day per unit is a rule of thumb suggested by the Town to engineers generating estimated use figures. He supported this statement with figures giving the average daily use from a random survey of four sections of the Town for the six-month period from August 1, 1985 through January 1, 1956. He concluded that utilizing actual use records, the projected use figure would be 153,805 versus 249,300 gallons per day estimated by staff. He noted that the rate system must be self-sustaining. Commissioner Carey inquired if developers were required to correct any adverse impacts and Johnson responded that a condition for improvements by the developer is required for service to be extended. Johnson emphasized again that the Tawn of Hillsborough did have the capacity to serve the subdivision and, if there were no new customers, at some point in time he foresaw a rate increase. Chair Willhoit noted that if the pressure problem continued, the Tawn would have no recourse over the developments already approved. Planning Saard member, Chris Best, asked how many water customers were being served by the Town of Hillsborough and Johnson responded 3400. Most of these are residential. There are"a few businesses and _-_- Johnson noted that Hillsborough Textiles recycles water. Commissioner Walker asked if the Town provided all of the area within the Town with water service and Johnson responded yes, except for ~~ a few properties service by wells. John McAdams, agent for the applicant, stated that his firm was basically pleased with the revised Planning Staff conditions. He noted that he still felt that a 41' cross-section on Graham Drive and Hamilton Way was excessive and he was requesting a 37' cross-section. He also cited the request of the applicant that sidewalks not be required an the cul-de-sacs or on streets where curb and gutter are not required. He also noted that the condition requiring a traffic light at the intersection of St. Mary's Road and US 70 needed clarification. This conditions requires action by an "outside party". McAdams expressed concern with the wording of the Erosion Control Officer's memo in regard to the word "phasing". He noted that term particularly applies to the starmwater detention management facilities and not the development of the tract. McAdams continued that phasing of the stormwater facilities might require construction of these facilities to serve areas that are not yet under construction. Erosion Control Officer Faircloth agreed that this warding needed clarification. - McAdams commented that in regards to the water supply issue the applicant had originally suggested the 10-year phasing and is willing to work within the staff recommendation (25% of the units in a 2.5 year period). He continued that in relation to the pacing of development issue, an impoundment ar major changes in agreements affecting raw water ~- supply would help, and if the concerns ceased to exit, that there be wording in the condition which would eliminate the pacing requirement