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signalization, how the road should look, concern about the internal access road, etc. He <br />said the staff could formalize this analysis into a recommendation. <br />John Link said that the traffic impact analysis is straightforward and the staff <br />could make a recommendation based on this analysis. <br />Commissioner Jacobs pointed out several things that he wants included. He <br />made reference to the DOT Comments, specifically the "other" section. He said that <br />DOT was uncharacteristically strong in asking for more analysis on the roads. He would <br />like to include what DOT is strongly recommending. He mentioned the internal turn <br />lanes, and the fact that DOT considers that this road is going to be a major connector. <br />He thinks that they should consider having access roads. He asked about the access <br />points along Old 86. <br />Craig Benedict said that there would be three signalized intersections, one at <br />Lafayette, one at the primary, and one at the retail area. <br />Chair Gordon mentioned that there was not much recreation space, which might <br />be something that should be noted. The financial impact is the big item of interest to the <br />Board. The County would not be in a position to increase the County services to pick up <br />this slack. There would be no additional staff hired to service this development. <br />Commissioner Jacobs mentioned open space, and said that the developer calls <br />this a neo-traditional village-type atmosphere, and it is not that. There is no central <br />focus. Open space is not guaranteed except for buffers and setbacks. If the County <br />were doing this project, they would want preservation and open space. The Economic <br />Development District standards eliminated buffers between sections of the EDD so that <br />there is a portion where there was no buffer. He asked if this is still out. <br />Craig Benedict said that the preservation of existing trees to form a buffer on the <br />east side of the development would be good. <br />Chair Gordon asked Craig Benedict to use the list from Commissioner Jacobs <br />and other comments to bring back more formalized recommendations for the next <br />meeting on October 5th <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the action dates for Hillsborough. She asked <br />if the annexation was first and when that would occur. <br />Craig Benedict will ask Hillsborough to provide information on their process. He <br />said the Planning Board is meeting on October 5th to deliberate and consider making a <br />recommendation. He does not think the Town Board of Commissioners will vote on it in <br />October. They have not given staff formal direction. He said that before the property is <br />annexed, the Town of Hillsborough would have to approve the water and sewer <br />extension agreement. Also, Hillsborough would want to formally approve those things <br />the developer has offered. After this happens, the town attorney would work with the <br />Town to be sure it is included in the development plan. He reiterated that there would be <br />a substantial deficit for the first three years of the project. The only way the Town can <br />make this work in the general fund is to have the impact fees from the development as a <br />condition of annexation. <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the traffic issue and if the County would have <br />an opportunity for input. <br />Craig Benedict said that traffic is not just an internal issue. All of the traffic in <br />Hillsborough now has a regional impact. The services that the County provides because <br />of increased traffic includes EMS, etc. <br />Commissioner Brown said the County should emphasize what will be needed for <br />this project, such as libraries and parkland. She said Hillsborough has a definite deficit <br />of active recreation property.