RES-1999-037 Resolution to Deny Application for CP-1-99 Apex Northwest Partnership

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30 , PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT: Jim Parker, co-applicant for Northwest Partnership, said he represents Callemyn and Parker. He felt that Mr. Belk presented the criteria extremely well. He understood that there were items not included in the proposed amendment because they are in the proposal stage. There has been cooperative effort in developing this project with the Orange County School Board, Transportation Department and local officials in an attempt to coordinate what is expected to happen with this project. There is a potential school site to be located in the southern portion of the large tract. That would be a K-5 elementary school. In order for that to happen, a portion of the western bypass that is on the County Thoroughfare Plan would have to be constructed. That has been reviewed by the Department of Transportation and they are happy with that alignment. In order to serve the site, they would have access on both sides of the proposed thoroughfare. Chair Gordon stated that she did not remember the proposed western bypass going east as it was shown on the map being used for this discussion. She remembered that it did not go east of Highway 57. She clarified that she was talking about the next part of the plan to be programmed. Anything to the east of Highway 57 would be very far into the future. Planner McCalip agreed that the segment next for programming was from Highway 86 west. Mr. Parker stated that they were aware that there were historical sites located on, or near, this site. They are aware of the need to buffer those sites from future development. The extension of public water and sewer utilities would be necessary for the development of a school and would then be available to serve this site. Tony Whitaker, President of Civil Consultants, stated that he had been hired by the Orange County Board of Education to design and provide construction review services for the off-site water lines and sewer lines to serve the new elementary school which is to be located in the southern portion of the site in question. He mentioned-that one of the points that has been introduced about the 10-Year Transition Area characteristics is that the area has or will have access to public water and sewer lines. He stated that this site does meet that criteria by virtue of the proposed extension of water and sewer lines for the school. He mentioned that they have worked with the Town of Hillsborough and they have designed a plan that conforms to the Town's Master Plan and exceeds their minimum requirements. They have received the Town's preliminary approval of the concept plan and have noted in their application to Orange County that the Town of Hillsborough has not approved the water and sewer extension agreement but they have made significant progress in those negotiations. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OR THE PLANNING BOARD: Commissioner Halkiotis stated that the Town of Hillsborough already has a water line that runs to Mars Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Whitaker indicated that there was a water line extends to Mars Hills approximately five years ago. In response to a question, he indicated that the Town did not need the approval of Orange County to run that line because it is a line maintained by the Town. He mentioned that the Town is very pleased with the concept behind this design for this school site because there is a water quality concern for both established residents and the Mars Hill Baptist Church. The water and sewer lines will enhance some of that water quality problem and will provide a public