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12 1 component independently from one another. You're going to look at the rezoning and the 2 special use permit simultaneously. As the Board will remember from previous cases, conditions 3 can be imposed on this project, but it must be mutually agreed to by the applicant and the Board 4 of County Commissioners in writing before a decision can be rendered. 5 6 Our initial comments, and I will begin reviewing the specifics of this application, beginning on 7 page 4. We have found as a staff that the application is generally consistent with the Land Use 8 Element Map and we believe it is consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance. We 9 believe that anticipated density for the project is consistent for properties located within the 10- 10 year transition area, as denoted within the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and is consistent with 11 urban designated areas as noted on the County's urban services boundary map. 12 13 With respect to roads, the applicant is proposing to build public roads, as noted on-the site plan. 14 The development of the proposed roads is consistent with the requirements of the ordinance 15 and with the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. As I indicated, 16 the applicant is proposing to extend and modify existing water and sewer facilities to not only 17 handle this particular development project, but to allow for future connectivity. We are 18 recommending a larger sewer line to be installed on Tinnin Road. Further, we believe that the 19 applicant's objective in terms of replacing the existing 3" inch water line, which is totally 20 inadequate tcs provide fire suppression services, addresses a lot of the concerns that staff has 21 about development in that area in general and will address existing public safety concerns that 22 we already had identified. 23 24 With respect to dealing with stormwater and drainage issues, you will note on the site plan, the 25 applicant is proposing multiple stormwater drainage systems which they indicate will be green 26 facilities including rain gardens or bio-retention areas. They are fully aware that that they are 27 going to have to obtain a stormwater permit from the State in accordance with Neuse River 28 Basin Regulations and they will be held to the Neuse River requirements that are currently 29 being imposed by the State of North Carolina. 30 31 Brian Crawford arrived at 7:31:12 PM. 32 33 With respect to the landscaped area surrounding the perimeter of this property, staff is 34 comfortable with the proposed modification given the arguments contained within the 35 application. We believe that the reduction of the buffer is consistent with surrounding residential 36 development and actually helps foster more of a neighborhood feel rather than treat this project 37 as a separate residential entity. We believe and find that this .project is consistent with existing 38 water and sewer boundary map requirements in terms of its location to water and sewer 39 services. Staff believes that the proposed density is consistent and acceptable for the area, 40 given existing development in terms of the size of existing lots, as well as the size of existing 41 residences, and we find the proposed modifications to the zoning setback requirements are 42 reasonable, based on the proposed development of the site. 43 44 With respect to conditions, I will remind the Board that in the past, staff has provided a 45 preliminary set of conditions in order to begin a dialogue with the applicant prior to a public 46 hearing. We are recommending several conditions in the areas of utility line installation with 47 respect to size of lines, and the cadence for their review and approval. We are recommending 48 some revisions dealing with access management, the installation and maintenance of 49 landscaping, and the scheduled construction of roadways to the individual housing that is being 50 proposed. The applicant will respond formally as recommendations are continued to be made 51 by County Commissioners, Planning Board members, and staff. One note at this juncture, in