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8 <br />6) Comments a) Bonding /funding for future sidewalks along Hwy 70 would be <br />appropriate. <br />b) Dedication along Hwy 70 to allow for required right -of -way width in <br />accordance with DOT standards. <br />D. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES <br />1) Open Space Proposed Yes 2) Acreage 11.0 (27 %) <br />3) Analysis /Comments Open space will provide on -site private recreational opportunities for the <br />residents and exceed the minimum open space required by the Town <br />(10 %). Recreational provisions include extensive walking trails and <br />community gardening. The facility is also proposing various athletic and <br />educational /hobby programs for the residents. <br />4) Water Features (check all that apply) <br />Wetlands X Streams X Floodplain Ponds <br />Neuse River Basin Yes <br />5) Storm Water Stormwater /erosion control plans to be approved by the Orange <br />Management Plan County Soil and Erosion Control Division. Erosion Control staff has <br />had the opportunity to review these plans. <br />Impervious Proposed: 31 % Impervious Allowed: 50% <br />E. UTILITY PROVISIONS <br />1) Water: <br />Public: Town of Hillsborough is providing public water to project <br />2) Sanitary System <br />Public Town of Hillsborough is providing public sewer to project <br />F. PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISIONS <br />1) School District: Orange County School District. However, giving the nature of this <br />development as a senior citizen /retirement community, limited student <br />generation is anticipated, if any. <br />2) Fire District: Orange Rural <br />3) Police Protection: Until such time that this property is annexed into the town limits, police <br />protected shall be provided by Orange County Sheriff's Department. <br />4) EMS Services Orange County <br />5) Social, Health and Aging Services: Orange County <br />6) Recreation & Parks: Orange County <br />G. LAND USE ISSUES <br />1) Surrounding Land Uses Residential with some commercial north of the site along Hwy 70 <br />2) Economic Development Potential: No <br />3) Comments: Consideration should be given to provide a percentage of low- income <br />units for the citizens of Hillsborough and Orange County <br />